Gales Point Manatee Community Sanctuary was created by the residents to protect the manatee and develop conservation-oriented tourism. The lagoon is home to one of the region's largest manatee populations, and important nesting beaches for the Hawksbill turtle. Manatee Lodge provides upscale accommodations. Getting There . . . It's about two miles to the village.
Many visitors arrive by boat from the Belize City as part of coastal tour.
Manatee Hole is home to about 50 manatees.