About BTIA
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BTIA Dangriga - We are a Chapter Association of small and micro service providers in the private sector promoting sustainable community-based tourism through the preservation of cultures, history, community inclusion and ownership.
BTIA was founded in 1985 by a few people who participated in the tourism industry in Belize on a small scale. As the industry grew, so did BTIA. It assisted its members in promoting their businesses as well as the country, and advocating for the needs of its membership. Along with the Belize Tourism Board (BTB), the BTIA works to reveal the importance of tourism and to promote the industry in the future.
Since its inception, BTIA Dangriga realized the rich potential for Dangriga to become a major tourism destinations in the country. Dangriga and Stann Creek has many cultural and natural resources to offer. We offer beautiful islands, great snorkeling, and fantastic diving off the main Barrier Reef as well as Glovers Atoll. We have the second largest marine reserve in Belize, located in the South Water Caye Marine Reserve. We also are in the banana belt as well as the major citrus exporter in the country. The Stann Creek district is home to the only Jaguar Reserve in the world, and visitors can enjoy spotting a large variety of birds in the rainforest.
Known for its Garifuna and Creole ancestry, Dangriga is a hub for drumming, cultural music and food, the Caribbean Sea, and the gateway to picturesque hills and valleys. The town of Dangriga, quaint and unique in its simplicity, still remains relatively undiscovered. The authentic culture, local cuisine, small town simplicity, and warm Belizean hospitality will give you an experience of the heart and soul of Belize.
Come experience Mother Nature's Best Kept Secret in Belize!