Come and Visit Us!

Want to see what you will see when you visit us? Check out our amazing Belize Botanic Gardens map at www.mapbureau.com.

Where are we and how you can get here.

Belize Botanic Gardens is 10 miles from San Ignacio in the Cayo District of Western Belize. To drive here, go west from San Ignacio (towards the Guatemala border). Five miles from San Ignacio, look for a sign that says Belize Botanic Gardens (opposite a giant white house). Turn left at the sign onto a dirt road. After you get on the dirt road, just follow any signs for duPlooy's and Belize Botanic Gardens for about five miles. There aren't many turn offs, so you shouldn't have any trouble.

You can also get a taxi from San Ignacio for between $15-30US, depending on the driver. Set the fare before you go.

Or Call us to book our daily shuttle. The shuttle is FREE with a guided tour (minimum 2 people), otherwise it is just $10US per person one-way and $15US round-trip. The time it leaves San Ignacio is currently 9am but call us to confirm times and rates.

When you arrive come to the office at duPlooy's Jungle Lodge and we will help you set up your time in the gardens.

Call or email us if you need help finding the place or if you would like to book a group or a special tour.

When are we open?

We are open from 7am to 5pm. Our guided tours are available from 7:30am - 3:00pm. We are open every day of the year but we may not have a tour guide available on certain holidays.

Getting around the garden. Fees and things.

Guided Walks ($10.00US per person)

This is the best way to see the garden. You get to walk around with someone that knows where all the great plants are plus you can pepper them with questions. When you are finished the guided tour you are still welcome to wander around the garden on your own.

If you have a favourite subject, such as orchids, palms, birds, medicinal plants or organic gardening, call us ahead of time so that we can arrange the best guide for the topic. If you don't get the chance to call ahead let us know when you arrive and we may still be able to set it up.

Entrance Only ($5.00US per person)

If you would just like to stroll around the place and don't really want to hear a lot of information, then this is the choice for you. Not to mention quite a deal! Five bucks gets you a map of the garden and and a quick orientation beofre we send you on your way. Spend an hour or spend the day.

Self-guided tours ($7.50US per person)

We have 2 self-guided tours to choose from the Plants of the Maya and a General Garden Tour. These are booklets with information about some of the plants in the garden. The plants in the booklets are marked by a red frame around their labels. When you see a red frame by a plant that interests you, just look it up to learn more about it.

Students and Groups

Are you 12 or under?

Well, then you can see the Belize Botanic Gardens absolutely FREE (your parents have to pay). Plus you get a groovy kids activity called the Plant Puzzle Trail where you answer questions by following a trail map.

But wait! There's more! If your parents are doing a guided tour you get to do a fun plant activity Absolutely Free.Tell your folks to call ahead, so that we can set it up for you.

Land of the Free, Garden of the Discounted

To attract more local visitors Belize Botanic Gardens offers a 50% discount on all the above rates, to Belizean citizens and residents Check the local papers or call ahead for special events happening on holidays. It's a great place for the whole family.

Access for All

We are sorry to say that people of every ability may not be able to access all our trails and displays. (Our small budget is not as accommodating as we are.) BUT we will certainly do our darndest to make sure that every visitor enjoys the garden. So, if you have special needs, let us know. After all there is more than one way to see a garden.