Maya Center Women's Craft Shop

Southern Belize


At the junction of the Southern Hwy and the road to Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary, this shop stocks locally made Maya arts and crafts including jewelry, carvings, baskets and textiles. You can arrange taxi transport, guides and buy sanctuary tickets here.


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