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One of the chief tourist attractions in Orange Walk Town is Fort Cairns Market Square, Orange Walk. Take a tour around Fort Cairns Market Square, Orange Walk and make your sightseeing experience unforgettable.

Orange Walk Town is one of the most impressive destinations of the country of Belize. Just a 75 minutes drive to the north of Belize City, Orange Walk Town is a popular tourist draw. This beautiful town is a medley of Spanish‚ Maya‚ East Indians‚ Mennonites‚ and Chinese. Mexican influences are strong. You will find many speaking Spanish‚ English and Creole. Know more about Orange Walk with the help of Orange Walk travel guide.

The beautiful town is washed by the waters of the gurgling New River. It was once the leading Mayan trading waterway‚ which led to the mesmerizing Mayan ruins of Lamanai. You can embark on a boat trip to visit these ruins. Catch exotic glimpses of the wildlife along the river‚ including tail-kites‚ crocodiles and iguanas‚ cormorants‚ bats and jacanas. You can also catch sight of the local communities at work.

The colorful district has earned immense popularity amongst those who simply love bird watching. Belize is regarded as one of the richest birding spots of the world‚ and Orange Walk with its numerous habitats has the widest variety of avian species in the country. About 366 bird species have been found in the Lamanai area. Apart from the Lamanai area, you must visit the central area of Orange Walk which is home to a number of historic sites. Amongst these, mention must be made of The Barracks, Queen Elizabeth Park, Town Hall and the Fort Cairns Market Square, Orange Walk. Not to be missed are the Banquitas House of culture and Fort Mundy.

Fort Cairns Market Square, Orange Walk was named to honor Lieutenant-Governor William Wellington Cairns who served in the army from 1870 to 1874. The Fort was completed in the year 1876 as a defensive stance to safeguard the people of Orange Walk from Indian assaults and other threats suspected to conquer this mighty land. The fort featured a ditch which included earthworks and was surrounded by a wooden fence. On the eastern side, there was a single gate closed by a drawbridge. A town hall is located in the area now. Defensive structures were constructed on the southeast and northwest corners.

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