Markets Belize

Punta Gorda's market is located not far from the gentle lapping of the ocean, on a street lined with casual boutiques and cafés. Sitting on overturned milk crates, in the back of trucks and under rainbow-colored umbrellas, Belizeans sell everything from fresh produce to kitchen utensils to socks. However, it's the Mayan women selling spice mixes who are the stars of the market. These glass jars with red plastic lids are sought after by chefs all over Belize.

Every day in the center of town, next to the bus station, you'll find stalls selling fresh fruit and vegetables. Perfect for taking the temperature of the city. On Tuesdays and Fridays, people from all over the region come here for one of the biggest markets in the Cayo District. Here you can get a taste of what the region has to offer (cheese, meat, cold meats, vegetables, fruit...). The market opens at 5 a.m. and closes at the end of the day, depending on the success of sales.

Every Saturday, from sunrise to mid-afternoon, the district's residents and merchants gather in San Ignacio for the market. You'll find fresh produce (vegetables and farm products), clothing and a few handicrafts. It's also a great place to grab a bite to eat local specialities at low prices. It's one of the city's main social events, with a relaxed atmosphere that gives you a better grasp of the local way of life. And you can often hear live music. For lunch, the choice is yours!

As well as food products such as vegetables (often organic) and fish, you'll find a little bit of everything at Dangriga's central market. Clothes, shoes, handicrafts, hammocks... Some stores have been established here since the new market opened in 2014. Products from all over the district are sold here. Small stalls just outside the market allow you to eat more cheaply and sample the specialties that are so popular with the locals. This market is probably the cheapest place in the country to find souvenirs.