With the Maya and Mestizos came their many traditions that today abound in the region.
One such thing that they brought was sugar cane, which in the years to come became the basis of Belize's leading industry.
Today, this industry continues to thrive in the region, and Orange Walk Town is nicknamed "Sugar City".
The local Tower Hill Sugar Factory (Belize Sugar Industries) handles all of the country's sugar cane output.
Also, rum is made straight from the local cane by refineries such as Cuello Refinery Ltd, Caribbean Refinery and Old Master Rum.
It is then mostly consumed nationally and not customarily exported.
The farming of other crops, and tourism, also play a role in the economy.
Overall, Orange Walk has one of Belize's strongest and most productive economies.
Many families are rich due to importing goods from nearby Mexico.
The poverty rate in Orange Walk is 24.9%, the second-lowest in the country.
The quality of life is also high due to the good economy.
Many Orange Walk citizens eat out several times a week, more often than many other Belizeans.
The median income adjusted for Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) is about US$12,000.

Tourism in Orange Walk is mostly ecotourism.
With the Maya and Mestizos came their many traditions that today abound in the region. One such thing that they brought was sugar cane, which in the years to come became the basis of Belize's leading industry. Today, this industry continues to thrive in the region, and Orange Walk Town is nicknamed "Sugar City". The local Tower Hill Sugar Factory (Belize Sugar Industries) handles all of the country's sugar cane output. Also, rum is made straight from the local cane by refineries such as Cuello Refinery Ltd, Caribbean Refinery and Old Master Rum. It is then mostly consumed nationally and not customarily exported. The farming of other crops, and tourism, also play a role in the economy. Overall, Orange Walk has one of Belize's strongest and most productive economies. Many families are rich due to importing goods from nearby Mexico. The poverty rate in Orange Walk is 24.9%, the second-lowest in the country. The quality of life is also high due to the good economy. Many Orange Walk citizens eat out several times a week, more often than many other Belizeans. The median income adjusted for Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) is about US$12,000.
Tourism in Orange Walk is mostly ecotourism.
Orange Walk Town