Toledo District, Belize · North America
San Antonio sits on the route: 15 minutes from San Pedro, 58km from Río Dulce Gorge.
San Antonio is a town located in Toledo District, Belize. With a population of 1,447, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, San Antonio sits in Belize. It's in the America/Belize time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add San Antonio to your route.
San Antonio is a village in the Toledo District of Belize. It is the largest Maya settlement in Belize, with a population of approximately 1,000 people, predominantly Mopan Maya. About 88% of the inhabitants are Catholic, with 8% belonging to other Christian denominations, and 4% being non-denominational. Along withRead more
29 other mission parishes in the Toledo District, it is pastored by Jesuits from St. Peter Claver church in Punta Gorda.
The village was founded in 1883 by Maya fleeing persecution in Guatemala. This was a part of a larger migration which also included Q’eqchi’ from Alta Verpaz who settled further south in the Crique Sarco, Dolores, and later Sarstoon, Temash, and Moho River areas.
Economic development came to San Antonio in the early 1950s with the founding of a credit union and cooperative that enabled villagers to market their own produce. Fr. William Ulrich, S.J., spearheaded this movement.
San Antonio features several attractions, including San Antonio Falls, a stone church built in 1950, and ecotourism guest houses.
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San Antonio is located in Toledo District, Belize, North America. The coordinates are 16.2436 latitude, -89.0242 longitude.
San Antonio has a population of approximately 1,447 people, making it a town in Belize.
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2 notable places within an hour's drive.
natural wonder
A jungle river running out of Lake Izabal to the Caribbean through a gorge of 100 m limestone walls hung with bromeliads, with hot springs at the water's edge. The highway bridge at Fronteras gives the classic overview.
58 km · about 65 min drive
ancient ruins
The largest Maya site in Belize, once a powerful city-state rivaling Tikal, with the tallest man-made structure in the country.
59 km · about 70 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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