Stann Creek District, Administrative district in southeastern Belize.
Stann Creek District is an administrative district in southeastern Belize with coastlines, mountains, and rainforests along the Caribbean. The area combines different landscapes from sea to forested hills that create varied terrain.
The name comes from colonial times when shelters were built to protect travelers moving between Europe and the Americas. This early function as a waystation shaped how the region developed.
Garifuna communities in Hopkins and Dangriga keep their heritage alive through drumming, dance, and creole cooking that shape daily life in these towns. You see and taste these traditions woven into how people celebrate and eat together.
You reach the district via the Hummingbird Highway, which connects with the George Price Highway at Belmopan. This road also leads to Belize City and serves as the main link inland.
The Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary is home to Victoria Peak, a striking mountain of major ecological importance. The reserve ranks as one of the world's most significant jaguar habitats.
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