Dangriga: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Dangriga, formerly known as Stann Creek Town, is a town in southern Belize, located on the Caribbean coast at the mouth of the North Stann Creek River. It is the capital of Belize's Stann Creek District.

Dangriga · CC BY-SA 4.0

Now in the cityDangriga+23°CFog · sunrise 05:51 AMupdated 05:28 AM

EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.

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Exchange rate$2.00per 1 $BZD — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026

Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026

UK Foreign Office (FCDO)No restrictionsNo travel restrictions in force.

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Removal of information about the State of Emergency, which has now ended ('Warnings and insurance' page).

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice

US State DepartmentLevel 2Watch your surroundings and belongings more closely than usual.

crime

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Exercise increased caution in Belize due to crime . Some areas have increased risk. Please read the entire Travel Advisory. Crime Isolated incidents of violent crime can happen even during the day and in tourist areas, though the south side of Belize City has historically had the highest concentration of violent crime. Crimes include sexual assault, home invasions, armed robberies, and murder.

Source: US Department of State Travel Advisory

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Dangriga: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

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