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In the News (Fri 1 Jan 10)

  
  Orange Walk Town - Orange Walk District - Northern Belize
Orange Walk, situated on the New River and Northern Highway, is located 52 miles north of Belize City.
Orange Walk District, with a population of just under forty thousand, is Belize 's third largest populated district.
Orange Walk Town is not generally considered a tourist destination, more a stop-over to boat up the New River to Lamanai, travel the Blue Creek Road to the Rio Bravo Conservation Area, or trek to Shipstern Nature Reserve.
www.belize-vacation.com /belize/orange-walk.htm   (307 words)

  
 Search By Distrcit : Orange Walk
The newly constructed Banquitas House of Culture in Orange Walk Town is a must see for visitors interested in the Town’s history and culture.
Being one of only three Houses of Culture in the entire country, the people of Orange Walk are proud to exhibit the talented artists of their town.
The Mennonite Community of Blue Creek is located in Orange Walk on the northern border with Mexico, near the town of La Union.
www.mybelizeadventure.com /destinations/by_district/by_district.php?dist_code=orange_walk   (359 words)

  
 Orange Walk, Belize! - Lodging
Family owned and operated, Akihito Hotel is dedicated to the budget traveler in Belize with a variety of affordable lodging options and a convenient location in the heart of Orange Walk Town.
Gamis Hotel offers you very affordable rooms in a secluded part of Orange Walk, making it a perfect get away for those couples that want to keep the flame in their relationship.
It is the only hotel in Orange Walk hotel with a swimming pool.
www.orangewalk.net /index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=28&Itemid=40   (273 words)

  
 Orange Walk, Belize! - Home
On behalf of the Orange Walk Town Council and the citizens of Orange Walk Town, I extend a heartwarming welcome to you!
Sitting on the tranquil banks of the New River, Orange Walk is home to the largest agricultural industry in Belize; sugar cane.
The people of Orange Walk are known for being hardworking and friendly.
www.orangewalk.net   (155 words)

  
  Travel in Orange Walk - Belize - Culture - WorldTravelGate.net®-
Although Orange Walk is less tourist-oriented than other Belizean communities, the town nevertheless has a wide range of restaurants, hotels, banks, and other services, including professional guides and outfitters.
Although the Orange Walk District has no coast and is considered the least visited district, it boasts the remains of two ports, Mundy and Cairns, that were the scene of battles, between earlier inhabitants of the district and Belizean settlers.
Tourism is on the rise in the Orange walk District, due to healthy populations of tropical wildlife and the rich archaeological sites just now coming to light.
www.americatravelling.net /belize/orange_walk/orange_walk_culture.htm   (817 words)

  
  Orange Walk Town - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Orange Walk Town is the second largest town in the nation of Belize, with a population of about 14,000.
It is the capital of the Orange Walk District.
Orange Walk Town is located on the left bank of the New River, 66 miles (106 km) north of Belize City and 30 miles (50 km) south of Corozal Town.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Orange_Walk_Town   (263 words)

  
 Northern Belize - The major towns and villages of the Orange Walk and Corozal Districts, Belize.
With a population approaching 20,000, Orange Walk is easily the most populated town in the north, yet visitors to Belize rarely visit the district or town.
Due to its location on the New River, Orange Walk Town is an excellent gateway to the mighty ruins of Lamanai, the picturesque New River Lagoon, and the Rio Bravo Conservation Area.
Orange Walk is one of the easiest towns to access in Belize.
www.northernbelize.com /see_orangewalk.html   (704 words)

  
 Belize.com's Guide to the Orange Walk District
Visitors who walk the nine miles of marked trails that have been cut in the surrounding jungle have an excellent chance of seeing parrots, toucans and innumerable other species of birds, as well as foxes, deer and monkeys.
According to folk stories, Orange Walk got its name from the many orange groves of the past that hugged the banks of the New River, which flows through the town and was a major trading route centuries ago for the Mayans.
Accommodations in Orange Walk Town itself are comfortable and moderately priced, like the D*Victoria Hotel which has 31 rooms in the heart of Orange Walk Town with hot/cold water, air conditioning or fans, a disco/lounge, swimming pool and laundry service.
www.belize.com /orangewalk.html   (2203 words)

  
 The Belize Virtual Guide - Orange Walk Town - Districts Tour
Historically the Orange Walk town was the scene for warfare between the Spanish and the Mayas.
In 1872, Orange Walk Town was attacked by a huge army of Icaiche Maya led by Marcus Canul.
Orange Walk Town is not seen as a tourist destination, and this may become its greatest blessing.
www.travelbelize.org /spanish/guide/di/di03.html   (398 words)

  
 Orange Walk District.
Orange Walk is also important for its production of dairy products, citrus fruits, beef and rum production.
The Orange Walk District, with a population of just under forty thousand, is Belize 's third largest populated district and is much more than sugar, soybean and honey country.
Near Orange Walk Town too is the Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary which is home to many species of birdlife, including herons, egrets and the famous jabiru stork.
belize.com /orange-walk-belize.html   (1028 words)

  
 Belize - Orange Walk District - Lorry Patton's Travel Tips 'n' Tales
Orange Walk District is the second largest district of the six that make up Belize.
Orange Walk Town, near the northern tip of the district, is one of the largest commercial and farming centers in the country.
Orange Walk Town is not geared to tourism.
www.lorrypatton.com /travel/dest/728.html   (221 words)

  
 Walk To D'Feet ALS® : WLK_OC_homepage_07
We are proud to announce that in 2006 the Orange County Walk raised over $220,000 proving to be our most successful Walk season to date.
By participating in area Walks, both walkers and donors directly impact the lives of those affected by ALS as well as spread awareness for this devastating disease and the urgent need to find treatments and a cure.
Walking is a great, visible way to tell others that you support the fight against ALS.
walkoc.alsa.org /site/PageServer?pagename=WLK_OC_homepage   (358 words)

  
 Orange Walk
The Orange Walk District Emergency Plan has been formulated to address all natural, man-made or technological hazards that affect the district.
The Orange Walk District Emergency Committee is the legal body charged with coordinating action during an emergency.
During heavy rains this waterway may flood the Northern Highway at the toll bridge area, the Louisiana Area in Orange Walk Town, as well as the Banquitas Bridge and along the Northern banks of the village of San Estevan.
www.nemo.org.bz /deo/orangewalk.php   (279 words)

  
 2007 Greater Orlando Heart Walk
Heart Walk promotes physical activity and heart-healthy living in a fun family environment.  This year over 1,000,000 walkers will participate in more than 600 events across the country, raising funds to save lives from this country’s No. 1 and No. 3 killers, heart disease and stroke.
Heart Walk teams foster passion and determination to save lives by raising funds for heart disease and stroke research and education.
Heart Walk will support heart and stroke research and education programs.  Research funded by the American Heart Association has yielded important discoveries such as CPR, life-extending drugs, pacemakers, bypass surgery and surgical techniques to repair heart defects.  These and other advances are making it possible for many to call themselves "survivors”.
www.americanheart.org /orlandowalk   (337 words)

  
 You Better Belize It! - Orange Walk!
The second of the northern districts, Orange Walk lies next to both Mexico and Guatemala; although it does not have an official border crossing into either.
The Tower Hill factory processes the sugar cane which is produced in Orange Walk as well as in neighboring Corozal.
Although Orange Walk is mostly Spanish speaking, it is home to a number of Mennonite villages such as Blue Creek and Shipyard.
www.belizeit.com /ow.htm   (226 words)

  
 2005 Summer Walk Descriptions
Orange County will have a unique summer walk for 2005 as walkers can hike the 4-day south segment, the 4-day north segment, or both segments for up to a week of walking.
Walk to Corona Del Mar and bring a picnic lunch to eat at Lookout Point Park.
Walking across this 1-1/2 mile engineering marvel, you may enjoy unique views of the city and the bay and down to passing ships and swirling waters.
www.coastwalk.org /Hikes/05text2.html   (5563 words)

  
 Orange Walk Town : Introduction | Frommers.com
Between Belize City and Corozal Town, the only settlement of any size is Orange Walk Town, a bustling agricultural and business community with a population of some 17,000.
This is the heart of Belize's sugar cane industry, and some locals still call the town "Sugar City." Originally called Holpatin by the ancient Maya, the town's riverside location has ensured its status as a trade center for over 2,000 years.
Orange Walk Town's residents are a very heterogeneous mix of mestizos, Mayans, Chinese, and Black Creoles.
www.frommers.com /destinations/orangewalktown/3543010001.html   (233 words)

  
 Orange Walk District Vacations - Orange Walk District vacation packages: flights, hotels, transfers, tours   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Orange Walk District and its principal town of the same name, are situated north of Belize City.
Orange Walk Town is about 55 miles from Belize City.
Visit Orange Walk main tourists' attraction - the New River and the famous Maya ruins of Lamanai and the narrow peninsula of Placencia's white sand beaches and its charming villages.
www.latindestinations.com /Belize/Nature_Lodges/Orange_Walk_District_Vacations.aspx   (648 words)

  
 Orange Walk at iand.net
They attract nothing but trouble wherever they go - most of the folk walking alongside are pissed out of their heads.
A few months ago a Sunday Herald article took the head of the Orange Order in Scotland to task for the disruption and police costs that the marches cause.
He argued that it wasn’t the lodge members but those that chose to march with the Order - he also said they were in the majority.
www.iand.net /archives/2003/12/15/orange-walk   (154 words)

  
 The Region of Belize - Orange Walk Town
Located 66 miles north of Belize City and 30 miles south of Corozal Town, Orange Walk Town is one of the larger communities in Belize.
Roads from Orange Walk Town enable you to explore, in four directions, as many as 20 villages and numerous Maya ruins.
Elsewhere in Orange Walk District you’ll find several interesting historic sites including Indian Church Village; a 16th-century Spanish mission; and the ruins of Belize’s original sugar mill, a 19th-century structure built by British colonialists.
www.centralamerica.com /belize/moon/bmoorangewalk.htm   (685 words)

  
 Nohmul Archaeological Site, Orange Walk Town Surroundings
Region: Belize > Orange Walk > Northern Belize > Orange Walk Town Surroundings
Around the Late Classic period Nohmul's population rose, and at the height of its powers was the seat of government for the surrounding 8mi/13km.
Nohmul's tallest building is Structure 2, a large acropolis offering excellent vistas of the Orange Walk District over endless fields of cane.
www.planetware.com /northern-belize/orange-walk-town-surroundings-nohmul-archaeological-site-biz-or-noh.htm   (195 words)

  
 Orange walk town travel guide
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www.world66.com /centralamericathecaribbean/belize/orangewalktown   (82 words)

  
 Orange Walk District - Toucan Trail - Budget Travel in Belize
Orange Walk District - Toucan Trail - Budget Travel in Belize
Orange Walk District is full of contrasts from the ancient Maya sites to the modern-day Orange Walk Town; from Old Order Mennonite farmers to large scale sugar cane plantations; from the flat, dry plains to thick rainforests and lagoons.
Travelers who love adventure and desire to get off of the beaten path, Orange Walk District is an ideal destination.
www.toucantrail.com /Belize-on-a-Budget/Orange-Walk-District.html   (70 words)

  
 Affordable Accommodation and Adventure for the independent traveler in Orange Walk
Christopher's, Orange Walk Town and Lamanai South Lodge, Indian Creek Village.
Locking the keys in the Toyota Hilux next to a lagoon 2 hours from Orange Walk Town on Wednesday afternoon.
SP Discount Store, Orange Walk (anything at REALLY reasonable pricesÂ…i.e.
www.belizeanjourneys.com /features/toucan_trail/orange_walk/newsletter.html   (780 words)

  
 NAMI | NAMIWALKS
The Orange County NAMI organization has been of tremendous personal assistance to our family in terms of support and education.There is not another organization like it.
Your contributions will help NAMI to continue serving the mentally ill, and provide emotional support and education to their families throughout all of Orange County.
Please become a part of the Walk for NAMI event this October 1st., 2005.
www.nami.org /namiwalks05/OCO/Families_United_With_NAMI   (331 words)

  
 Belize: Corozal. Orange Walk and the North. The level expanses of northern Belize are a mixture of farmland and ...
The level expanses of northern Belize are a mixture of farmland and rainforest, dotted with swamps, savannahs and lagoons.
The largest settlement in the region is Orange Walk, the country's main centre for sugar
The largest settlement in the region is Orange Walk, the country's main centre for sugar production.
www.paradisepath.com /belize_corozal_orange_walk.htm   (390 words)

  
 AIDS Walk Orange County   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Individuals and groups are needed to volunteer to help set up on the day before the walkathon (Friday, May 11) and for the AIDS Walk itself (Saturday, May 12).
If you choose not to participate either by walking or volunteering your time, then please consider making a comfortable donation on behalf of the UCI Health Education Walk Team.
But unless you indicate that you or your club is volunteering, walking or making a donation as part of the UCI community, we do not get credit for your efforts.
www.health.uci.edu /aidswalk   (324 words)

  
 Memory Walk 2007 - Orange County, CA - Home
Walk and celebrate the difference you are making in the cause to end Alzheimer's disease.
Since 1989, Memory Walk has raised more than $225 million to help those battling Alzheimer's disease.
The Alzheimer's Association, the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer research, care and support, is dedicated to finding prevention methods, treatments and an eventual cure for Alzheimer's and providing support for all those affected by the disease.
www.kintera.org /FAF/home/default.asp?ievent=230321   (162 words)

  
 LoveFM News and Music Power - Belize News Source and Radio Station
Orange Walk Police have begun an educational program to sensitize the public on issues relating to domestic violence.
Officer in Charge of Orange Walk Police, Superintendent Robert Mariano met yesterday with the staff of the Northern Regional hospital.
We asked Mariano what the situation is in Orange Walk as it relates to the incidents of domestic violence in that district.
www.lovefm.com /ndisplay.php?nid=5235   (255 words)

  
 Orange Walk Adventure Travel - Orange-Walk Travel Guide
Between Belize City and Corozal Town, the only settlement of any size is Orange Walk Town, a bustling agricultural and business community with a population nearing 20,000.
This is the heart of Belize's sugar cane industry, and some locals still call the town "Sugar City." Originally called Holpatin by the ancient Maya, the town's riverside location has insured its status as a trade center for over 2,000 years.
Whether you are planning a family vacation, romantic getaway or travel adventure, visit our travel partners to save on your next trip.
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 Brad Whitford and Cathy Ryan Bring Spotlight to WALK NOW Orange County - :: Cure Autism Now ::
WALK NOW Orange County is expected to attract thousands of families and heighten autism awareness in Southern California.
With a brisk 5K walk, kid-friendly family fun festival, and concert from Blue-Eyed Son, there won't be a dull moment.
All proceeds from the walk will benefit Cure Autism Now's ongoing efforts to find the causes, effective treatments, and a cure for autism.
www.cureautismnow.org /site/c.bhLOK2PILuF/b.1190969/k.9463/Brad_Whitford_and_Cathy_Ryan_Bring_Spotlight_to_WALK_NOW_Orange_County.htm   (218 words)

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