Toledo- Culture and People

09/05/2026

Toledo continues to produce some truly talented youth
Proud young talent representing Southern Belize with greatness and pride 🇧🇿

Big respect to Cameron for making PG proud!

🎓🏐 Cum Laude & Climbing Higher 🎓✨

From Punta Gorda to South Carolina, Cam’ron Petillo has written a story of belief, resilience, and excellence. Today he graduates cm laude with his Bachelor’s Degree from Benedict College — a milestone earned through discipline, humility, and heart.

We first met Cam at BVA Nationals, where he was still balancing basketball and volleyball. Thanks to BK Sports alum Daril Avila, who saw the spark and asked us to believe in him, Cam turned that one Nationals tape into a full scholarship. With Coach Ray’s guidance and the love of his family, he grew into a standout volleyball player and an even finer young man.

Cam’s journey proves what we’ve always said: our athletes just need one person to believe in them. He had Daril, he had Coach Ray, he had BK Sports — and he had his family. The rest is history.

Humble, well‑mannered, and driven, Cam embodies . More success is waiting, and we know he’ll meet it the same way he’s met every challenge — with heart and gratitude.

🇧🇿💙 Another great PG bwai making us proud.

08/05/2026

From Toledo to greatness ✨
Zenobia, a young woman proudly representing Toledo and making the entire district proud with her journey, passion, and achievements. 🇧🇿💫

Keep shining and inspiring the next generation!

—UB Post—-

FST Future Leaders| Marine Biology

Please join us in celebrating Zenobia!
From community researcher at TIDE to earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Marine Biology from the University of Belize, Zenobia Polonio’s journey reflects passion, dedication, and commitment to protecting Belize’s marine ecosystems.

Now serving as Assistant Research and Monitoring Officer at the Belize Audubon Society, she continues to make meaningful contributions to science-based conservation. Her journey is a testament to how a UB education equips students with the knowledge, research skills, and field experience needed to advance conservation, preserve ecosystems, and support sustainable national development!

05/05/2026

‼️‼️TICKET GIVEAWAY ‼️‼️

TICKET GIVE AWAY❗️

Were you at the 2025 Wine & Chocolate? Now’s your chance to turn those memories into a reward!

📸 Post a photo from last year's event on your page and tag us!
👍 Like & share the Chocolate Festival of Belize page!
🏆 The photo with the most likes wins a FREE ticket to the Chocolate Festival of Belize Wine & Gala 2026!

⏰ Deadline: May 10th

05/05/2026

It's Chocolate Month!

05/05/2026

PG Dalla Sign getting a fresh new look!!

One of the most iconic photo stops in Punta Gorda is being brought back to life! 🙌🏽

The famous PG Dalla Sign where visitors from across Belize always stop for a picture, is currently being repainted.

This beautiful piece represents the rich diversity of Toledo District. Showcasing portraits from the many cultures that make our community special, the Garifuna, Mopan Maya, Q’eqchi’ Maya, East Indian, Creole, Mestizo. The true melting pot of Belize 🇧🇿

Big shoutout to our local artist Jill M Burgess for putting in the work to restore and preserve this meaningful landmark 👏🏽

If you’ve ever snapped a photo at the PG Dallas Sign, drop it in the comments, we’d love to see your memories! 📷

03/05/2026

02/05/2026

This chocolate season in Belize is something special, and there’s no better place to experience it than Toledo the Chocolate Capital of Belizewhere the Chocolate Festival truly comes alive.

Farmers from across the district gather to showcase their craft, share their stories, and celebrate the rich tradition of cacao. Among them is Andrea's Chocolate, a proud, locally owned business based in San Miguel Village, Toledo, led by a strong Mayan woman entrepreneur.

Check out the behind-the-scenes chocolate tour with them, it’s an experience worth having! From bean to bar, you’ll not only learn the art of chocolate making but also connect with authentic Mayan culture.

It’s not too late to book your tour come out and be part of this Chocolate season!
Chocolate Festival of Belize