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Punta Gorda, Belize

, is the capital and largest town of Toledo District in southern Belize. Punta Gorda is the southernmost sizable town in the nation, with a population of about 5,000 people.

Type CityPopulation 5,000

Why go

  • Town in Toledo, Belize.
  • Served by Poptún Airport (PON).

History

Punta Gorda, declared a town on Monday, 21 January 1895, known locally as P.G., is the capital and largest town of Toledo District in southern Belize. Punta Gorda is the southernmost sizable town in the nation, with a population of about 5,000 people. Although the town bears a Spanish name, its inhabitants are mostly Kriol/English-speaking and are primarily of Garifuna, East Indian, Kriol, and Maya descent.

Airports

Puerto Barrios Airport (PBR) 49 km to the centre
Puerto Barrios, IZ, GT — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Punta Gorda Airport (PND) 1.1 km to the centre
Punta Gorda, TOL, BZ — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor. ✈ 2 airlines (Midwest Airlines (Egypt), Regional Air Iceland) · direct flights to 2 destinations incl. INB, PLJ (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 2 direct destinations
  • Midwest Airlines (Egypt) MY (CNC) · 1 route: INB
  • Regional Air Iceland 9N (CNC) · 1 route: PLJ

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Las Vegas Airport (LCF) 52 km to the centre
Rio Dulce, IZ, GT — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Poptún Airport (PON) 69 km to the centre
Poptún, PE, GT — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Bananera Airport 71 km to the centre
Morales, IZ, GT
Outdoor
El Estor Airport 89 km to the centre
El Estor, IZ, GT
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Boat to Livingston
Ferry terminal · 1.7 km from the centre
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Poptún Airport (PON); 5 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: PND has direct flights to 2 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. INB, PLJ). By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Boat to Livingston, 1.7 km).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Punta Gorda, Belize. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Tours & experiences

Sightseeing