Discover the Ancient Wonders of Lamanai Archaeological Reserve

Getting There

• Car

  If you have a rental car, start your journey from any location in The Cayes, such as San Pedro or Caye Caulker. Drive to the Belize City area, which is approximately 1.5 to 2 hours away depending on traffic. Once in Belize City, follow signs to the Northern Highway (Belize City to Orange Walk). Continue on the highway until you reach the town of Orange Walk. From there, take the turnoff towards the community of San Felipe. Follow the signs to the Lamanai boat launch, known as the 'Lamanai River'. This is where you will park your car and transfer to a boat for the final leg of the journey. The boat ride will take approximately 30-40 minutes along the river to reach Lamanai Archaeological Reserve. There may be a parking fee at the boat launch area, typically around $5 USD. Also, budget for the boat ride, which can cost approximately $30-50 USD per person round trip.

• Public Transportation

  To reach Lamanai Archaeological Reserve using public transportation, start from The Cayes (San Pedro or Caye Caulker) and take a water taxi to Belize City. The water taxi ride takes about 1-1.5 hours and costs approximately $25-30 USD. Once in Belize City, take a bus or shuttle to Orange Walk Town, which will take about 1.5 hours and costs around $10 USD. After arriving in Orange Walk, head to the Lamanai boat launch at the San Felipe turnoff. You may need to take a taxi or a local shuttle to get to the boat launch, which could cost around $5-10 USD. Once at the boat launch, pay for the boat ride to Lamanai Archaeological Reserve, which is typically $30-50 USD for a round trip. The total travel time can take about 4-5 hours, so plan accordingly.