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August Pine Ridge
ℹ️Practical info — August Pine Ridge
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🌤 Weather — 5 days
📍 Nearby
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💡 Tips
- Cash is king here; ensure you have enough Belize dollars before arriving.
- The village is spread out, so asking locals for directions is the best way to navigate.
- Public buses to Orange Walk Town run early morning and return in the afternoon.
- Embrace the slow pace of life; things operate on 'Belize time'.
🍽 Food
The classic Belizean staple, served at tiny local eateries.
Fluffy fried dough usually eaten for breakfast with eggs and beans.
Buy directly from local village stands for the best flavor.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
Great for picking up basic supplies and simple local snacks.
Take a short bus trip for a larger selection of local crafts and spices.
Ask a local for access points to enjoy quiet birdwatching by the water.
Take a walk on the dirt roads at sunset for peaceful pastoral views.
Water temperature…
August Pine Ridge is a significant village in the Orange Walk District, located approximately 13 miles southwest of Orange Walk Town. The geography of the area is characterized by subtropical pine savanna, typical of the northern Belizean lowlands. Historically, the settlement's roots date back to at least the late 19th century, with records from 1887 mentioning local administrative appointments. Between 1917 and 1928, the village hosted a notable Catholic mission, which played a major role in its social development. Today, the economy is almost entirely driven by the sugar industry, with most residents working as sugar cane farmers supplying the Tower Hill factory. Culturally, August Pine Ridge is a predominantly Mestizo community where Spanish is the primary language, alongside English and Belizean Creole. With an estimated population of over 2,160 in 2022, the village has become an important rural hub in the north. The community maintains strong ties to its agricultural heritage, celebrated through annual village festivities.
- Location: Belize
- Nearby: Teakettle (4 km)
- Population: ~2.160 (2025)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jan–Mar.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 23 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 23 |
| Rain mm | 83 | 46 | 38 | 35 | 121 | 222 | 137 | 174 | 190 | 230 | 146 | 103 |
Geography
Facts
- August Pine Ridge is situated at an elevation of approximately 20 meters
- The population grew from 885 in 1980 to approximately 2,160 people by 2022
- In the 1980 census, the village was officially referred to as Augustine Pineridge
- The community hosted an active Catholic mission between the years 1917 and 1928
- Sugar cane farming is the primary source of income for the Mestizo population
- The village is located about 50 miles north of the national capital, Belmopan
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