Major city · Belize
San Antonio
Go for one night, not a base: a Mopan Maya village with a swimmable waterfall, reached by bus from Punta Gorda in about 1 hour for BZ$3.
San Antonio is the largest and most developed village in the Toledo District, founded by Mopan Maya who crossed from Petén in 1883. It is a village visit, not a resort: one guesthouse, no restaurant, a waterfall a mile west, and buses that run once or twice a day. Come for a night between Punta Gorda and the Maya sites, or as a half-day from PG if you have your own transport.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- BZD
- Best months
- Dec–May (drier roads and trails)
- avoid Jun–Oct (wet season; the inland road and falls trails get muddy)
- Airports
- PND · BZE
- Nights
- 1
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- Central America ↗Cross land borders in daylight and early in the day; many posts close or empty of transport by late afternoon, and the approaches are where robberies happen.
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- Belize ↗Check entry rules for your passport with Belize's Immigration Department or a Belizean embassy before booking.
- Belize ↗Snorkel and dive in the marine reserves only with licensed guides; do not touch coral or feed marine life.
- Belize ↗Leaving by land or sea costs BZ$40 (US$20) in cash at the border or dock; the air departure tax is in your ticket.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for San Antonio911 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about San Antonio, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Belize dollar (BZD, $), fixed at 2 to 1 US dollar; US dollars are accepted almost everywhere.Belize-wide
- SIM or eSIMDigi (Belize Telemedia) and Smart sell SIMs at the airport and in towns; bring your passport.Belize-wide
- Tap waterTreated water in Belize City and San Pedro; most visitors drink bottled or filtered.Belize-wide
- TippingRestaurants: 10–15% if no service charge.Belize-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B/G. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 110 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Belize-wide
- SafetyA small, quiet village; the real risks are road conditions, thin bus schedules and walking the falls trail in wet weather.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets; bring paper for bus stops.Belize-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · 90 police (alternate)
- Sundays & holidaysMany businesses close on Sundays in small towns and on Good Friday.Belize-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportPND Punta Gorda Airport (About 40 km (25 mi) away by road; buses run from PG town, not the airstrip.).PND Punta Gorda Airport (About 25 mi (40 km) away by road; buses run from PG town, not the airstrip.).
- Getting aroundThe village is small and walkable end to end in about 15 minutes.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Museum or sight ticketSan Antonio Falls entryBZ$2–5
- Budget bedBol's Hilltop Hotel, shared bath, a night, per personBZD 15
- Mid-range bedBol's Hilltop Hotel, shared bath, a night, per personBZD 15
- High-end bedBol's Hilltop Hotel, shared bath, a night, per personBZD 25
A day, not counting the bed: Budget BZD 60 · Mid BZD 100 · High BZD 160
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- PND Punta Gorda Airport (About 40 km (25 mi) away by road; buses run from PG town, not the airstrip.) · BZE Philip S. W. Goldson International (Belize City) (Domestic hop to Punta Gorda, then bus or taxi inland.)PND Punta Gorda Airport (About 25 mi (40 km) away by road; buses run from PG town, not the airstrip.) · BZE Philip S. W. Goldson International (Belize City) (Domestic hop to Punta Gorda, then bus or taxi inland.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Feb
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Mar
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Apr
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
May
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jun
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
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29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Dec
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Best: Dec–May. Avoid: Jun–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest May (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C) low), wettest Oct (25 rain days), driest Feb (8). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
San Antonio: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
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Feb
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8 rd
Mar
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
8 rd
Apr
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10 rd
May
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15 rd
Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
20 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
23 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
25 rd
Nov
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
18 rd
Dec
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The village is small and walkable end to end in about 15 minutes. The falls are about 1 mile (1.6 km) west on the road toward Santa Cruz; look for the sign on your right. No taxis, no car rental, no formal horse riding — some villagers keep horses and you can ask.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
San Antonio Falls (Noh-sus)
goDoor to door: About 30 min each way on foot
Walk about 1 mile west toward Santa Cruz; sign on the right
8-foot cascade over limestone with a pool for swimming; entry BZ$2–5. Local team has cut jungle trails and built palapas, tables and changing rooms.
Lubaantun
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h
Bus or hired vehicle toward San Pedro Columbia, then walk
Maya site in Toledo; transport is thin, so arrange the return before you go.
Punta Gorda
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Chun's, Coc's or Bol's bus from the village
BZ$3 one way; afternoon departures around 1:30 pm and 4:30 pm — ask in the village whether the schedule has changed.BZ$3 one way; afternoon departures around 1:30 AM pm and 4:30 AM pm — ask in the village whether the schedule has changed.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
TEA village guesthouse
Purpose-built guesthouse run by the Toledo Ecotourism Association; guests eat and spend time with villagers but sleep separately. About BZ$22 per person; meals on request.
Bol's Hilltop Hotel
Rustic rooms with shared bath, about BZ$15. The only other listed bed in the village.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- BZ$60–90 excl. bed
- Mid
- BZ$90–140 excl. bed
- High
- BZ$140+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| TEA village guesthouse2 × 1 night × BZD 22 | BZD 44 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × BZD 60 | BZD 120 |
| Bus Punta Gorda → San Antonio, one way2 × BZD 3 | BZD 6 |
| Falls entrance2 × BZD 5 · BZ$2–5 | BZD 10 |
| Meals at the TEA guesthouse (breakfast and dinner)2 × BZD 7 | BZD 13 |
| Dinner at the TEA guesthouse2 × BZD 8 | BZD 16 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | BZD 21 |
| Trip total≈ BZD 115 per person per day, bed included | BZD 230 |
2026 estimate in Belize dollars (BZ$2 = US$1); transport to the village excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Bus fare, Punta Gorda → San Antonio | BZ$3 |
| San Antonio Falls entry | BZ$2–5 |
| TEA guesthouse bed | about BZ$22 per person |
| Bol's Hilltop Hotel, shared bath | about BZ$15 |
| Meal arranged through the TEA guesthouse | BZ$6.50–8 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Buses run once or twice a day each way; confirm times in the village the day before you leave.
- There is no restaurant: arrange meals with the TEA guesthouse in advance or buy snacks at the small shops.
- The road in from the Southern Highway at Dump junction is unpaved; do not turn left at Mafredi (that goes to Blue Creek).
- Bring cash in Belize dollars — card payment is not reliable in the village.
- Trails above the falls are cut and maintained locally; ask before hiking after heavy rain.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Police (alternate)
- 90
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Police (alternate)90
Embassy
No embassies in San Antonio; the US, UK and other missions are in Belmopan or Belize City. Punta Gorda has a US consular agent (check).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Punta Gorda → San Antonio bus: BZ$3, about 1 h
- San Antonio Falls entry: BZ$2–5
Say or show
- Buenos días — Good morning (bweh-nos dee-as)
- Bʼoʼtik — Thank you (boh-teek)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much is it? (kwan-to kwes-ta)
- ¿Dónde está la cascada? — Where is the waterfall? (don-de es-ta la kas-ka-da)
- ¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta? — Can I pay by card? (pwe-do pa-gar kon tar-he-ta)
- ¿Dónde está el baño? — Where is the toilet? (don-de es-ta el ban-yo)
Mopan Maya is the village language alongside English, Kriol and Spanish; a greeting in Mopan or Spanish goes a long way.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for San Antonio. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Dec–May (drier roads and trails) · avoid Jun–Oct (wet season; the inland road and falls trails get muddy) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares