Belize Botanic Gardens

We are comprised of 45 acres of gardens, arboretum and natural areas in the Cayo District of West Belize between the Maya Mountain foothills and the Macal River. bismarkia palm As part of our mission, the main focus of our collections is native plants of Belize with emphasis on endemics (known only to live in their country of origin), though we include exotic, non-invasive plant species. We strive to educate our local communities and international students alike to protect and conserve their native plants and ecosystems.

Belize Botanic Gardens' Mission Statement is:

“To protect the floral biodiversity of Belize by existing as an information resource for the community, government, industry and science and to be a place of beauty for all visitors to enjoy. We also aim to cultivate, promote, research and enable the research of tropical flora and its conservation with an emphasis on our native species and their habitats.”

Belize Botanic Gardens is a non-for-profit organization. Please help support us by: donating, purchasing a membership, visiting, volunteering or sharing your experience at, or passion for, our gardens with friends and family.