Payne's Creek National Park National Park

Payne’s Creek National Park is a protected area in southern Belize’s Toledo District that conserves coastal forest, mangrove and lagoon habitats along the Caribbean shoreline. The park also contains archaeological remains from pre-Columbian Maya occupation.

Visitors come for shoreline trails, wildlife observation and to view archaeological features within the protected coastal landscape. The park is one of the conservation units safeguarding southern Belize’s coastal ecosystems and cultural heritage.

The park lies in southern Belize along the Caribbean coast of the Toledo District, south of the district’s main settlements and accessed via local roads and coastal routes.

• Coastal conservation and archaeology: Protects coastal and marine habitats in southern Belize and contains Maya cultural sites and shoreline forest and lagoon ecosystems important for birds and other wildlife.

Payne’s Creek National Park is in the Toledo District of Belize. Visitors typically reach the area by road from Punta Gorda or via organized tours that include boat or walking access to protected areas.

• Combine a visit with a guided trip to nearby Mayan ruins when possible - local guides can link ecological features with cultural history.
• Bring reef-safe sunscreen and a snorkel for shallow-water exploration near the coast.