Belize is a country in Central America, whose coasts are washed by the Caribbean Sea. Its tourist attractions are, by the way, very varied, the main ones being the keys, the coastal atolls and the coral reef.
Belize (formerly: British Honduras) is a small paradise located in Central America that shares a border with Mexico to the north and Guatemala to the east. To the west, Belize has almost 300 kilometers of coastline that overlooks the Caribbean Sea and multiple atolls, islands and islets that combine some of the best Caribbean dive sites. The word Belize means "the road to the sea" and we understand why. Many divers place the small country at the top of their list of dives but few divers know that the ideal way to visit its turquoise waters, and, in passing the famous Blue Hole, is to book a liveaboard in Belize.
Many cruises include a visit to Belize, but many do not know how many benefits this small nation has to offer its visitors. As it turns out, many, because in the pre-Columbian era it was one of the foci of development of the Mayan culture, so that like the Riviera Maya in Mexico, Belize allows that great combination of Caribbean splendor with a strong dose of culture and history.
The Chiquibul National Park covers an area of 106,838 ha in the territory of Belize and constitutes a natural continuation of the Chiquibul-Mayan Mountains of the Biosphere Reserve, of Petén Guatemala.
More than 40% of the island of Belize is a protected area and with that it is the country that has the most kilometers protected as reserves within its borders. The natural attractions of this small American nation are wonderful and many, as we find beaches with transparent waters we see inland lush forests with great wildlife.
What to see in Belize if you have little time or if you are thinking of going down to Guatemala from Mexico but not before visiting this country. In this article we show you all the things you can do in Belize and what was our travel experience in this country. If you want to know details about our traveling route, so that you can also plan your next trip, then read on!y.
Belize is a stranger in Spain. The commercial relationship is modest in figures and the investor, almost non-existent. The Government of the smallest economy in Central America, whose engine is tourism, wants to reverse the situation and at FITUR has claimed the opportunities it offers to hotel chains and airlines. And its potential, as a member of the "multi-destination" projects of the Tourism Promotion Agency of Central America (CATA), which brings together the seven countries in the area to jointly promote that sector as a lever for growth, is unlimited.
The Caribbean is full of festivities and the truth is that not only here but also in other parts of the world, parties related to seafood are quite common. Well, in July in Little Belize, the Lobster Festival is celebrated here. Those days people from all over the country and foreign tourism arrive at Caye Caulker, the affectionate island as they also call it, to enjoy a whole weekend full of parties and of course, full of delicious lobsters.
One of the possible destinations in the Caribbean is Belize, a small and wonderful state, both on the coast and inland. On the coastline we have the Ambergris Cay or Placencia Beach, for example, both major tourist destinations.
Head to Caves Branch River, for a memorable kayaking adventure. Hike along a short jungle trail then explore the cave network under the Maya Mountains as you paddle a stable, sit-on-top kayak.
Book a shared shuttle from Belize city to your accommodation in Flores Peten Guatemala. Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver.
Cross the border to Guatemala to visit the Mayan temples of the Tikal archaeological complex, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Book a shared shuttle from Belize city to your accommodation in San Ignacio. Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver.
Discover the history of the Ancient Mayans. Explore the historic Mayan Temple of Altun Ha. Go tubing down a relaxing river through a series of caves and zipline over the jungle canopy.
Uncover marine life around the Belize Barrier Reef on this snorkeling cruise from Caye Caulker. Swim in protected waters among turtles, sharks, manatees, pristine corals, and a shipwreck.
Travel hassle-free with a pre-booked transfer to/from hotels in San Ignacio from/to hotels in Placencia and Hopkins.
Pass the gateway of the Mayan Underworld, stepping into hidden chambers revealing ancient Mayan artifacts, human skeletons and geological processes that have helped to shape the Mayan underworld.
Swim with a variety of fish, sea turtles, stingrays, and nurse sharks among the coral formations of one of the largest barrier reefs on this 7-stop cruise from Caye Caulker to Hol Chan Marine Reserve.
Swim with a variety of fish, sea turtles, stingrays, and nurse sharks among the coral formations of one of the largest barrier reefs on this 7-stop cruise from Caye Caulker to Hol Chan Marine Reserve.
Travel hassle-free with a pre-booked transfer to/from hotels in San Ignacio from/to hotels in Placencia and Hopkins.
Uncover marine life around the Belize Barrier Reef on this snorkeling cruise from Caye Caulker. Swim in protected waters among turtles, sharks, manatees, pristine corals, and a shipwreck.
Book a shared shuttle from Belize city to your accommodation in San Ignacio. Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver.
Book a shared shuttle from Belize city to your accommodation in Flores Peten Guatemala. Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver.
Head to Caves Branch River, for a memorable kayaking adventure. Hike along a short jungle trail then explore the cave network under the Maya Mountains as you paddle a stable, sit-on-top kayak.
Cross the border to Guatemala to visit the Mayan temples of the Tikal archaeological complex, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Go on an adventurous jungle hike followed by an expedition into the Crystal Cave, a vast limestone cave system filled with intricate rock formations and huge caverns. Reward yourself afterward with a delicious local lunch onsite.
Discover the history of the Ancient Mayans. Explore the historic Mayan Temple of Altun Ha. Go tubing down a relaxing river through a series of caves and zipline over the jungle canopy.
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The Belize District is centrally located between the northern and southern borders of the country with a variety of transportation options to any point both inland and out to the cayes. Fishing, snorkeling, diving and swimming are excellent around nearby St. George's and Goff's caye while the rivers and lagoons are great for boating and sightseeing.
In the western part of Belize, you will find Cayo District, located in approximately 2,000 square miles of succulent landscape. This area shows an incredible fortune of interest and activities for tourists and is also the entrance to Guatemala and the incredible ruins of Tikal. Mountain Pine Ridge is often called the main attraction of the area, but Cayo District also includes many great Mayan ruins, towns such as San Ignacio and Santa Elena, the border of Benque Viejo and the villa between the scenic Río Mopan and Río Macal.
While Corozal District depended for many years on the sugar industry, at one time having its own sugar factory located in Libertad Village, today the economy is more diversified. Sugar production and other agricultural crops such as papaya are still central to the way of life of many rural Corozalenos, but occupations in the tourism industry are slowly becoming more prominent. Now almost 65% of Corozalenos depend on the Commercial Free Zone for employment.
Sugar, though, no longer reigns supreme in Orange Walk. In addition to the economic boost from eco tourism, there has been agricultural diversification in recent years. This has seen the recent introduction of fields of soybean, onions and papayas as cash crops. The Orange Walk district is also well known for its cattle and rum production.
Connecting to any of the southern destinations from either the capital Belmopan or the commercial center Belize City is a beautiful scenic ride on the Hummingbird and Southern Highways. This region is easily accessible by daily commuter flights to Dangriga and nearby Independence.
This eclectic and fascinating land is only just starting to get the attention – and visitors – it deserves and is gaining recognition as Belize’s “emerging destination”. The paving of the Southern Highway is finally nearing completion, the bus service runs regularly, and there are now several daily commuter flights on Tropic Air and Maya Island Air.
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