The Toucan Inn courtyard well and tropical gardens in Independence, Belize

Experience the South

A quiet base for a loud country.

A stay at The Toucan Inn is more than a room — it's a network of tour guides, drivers, and operators who genuinely know Southern Belize.

Placencia by boat

15 min away

Placencia by boat

Skip the 90-minute drive. Water taxis run daily to the peninsula's white-sand beaches and reef-diving operators.

How to get to Placencia →
Mayan ruins

45–70 min away

Mayan ruins

Lubaantun and Nim Li Punit — atmospheric, uncrowded, and steeped in Maya history.

Read the Maya ruins guides →
Cockscomb jaguar preserve

1 hr away

Cockscomb jaguar preserve

The world's first jaguar sanctuary. Rainforest hikes, waterfalls, and tubing on the South Stann Creek.

Cockscomb day-trip guide →
Cacao farms & Garifuna villages

1 hr 15 away

Cacao farms & Garifuna villages

Sample bean-to-bar chocolate and drumming culture in Toledo. Best arranged through our concierge.

Garifuna culture guide →

Let us plan it for you.

Our team arranges tours, boats, drivers, and dinner reservations at check-in — no upcharge.