In Central America Belize is the country with the largest cave system. Yes, its geography hides a network of underground caverns difficult to believe, all created from the action and force of water.
The Keys (pronounced keys, which are offshore atolls) and its coral reef are the main attractions in Belize. The Keys are coral, sand or mangrove islands, located between the mainland and the coral reef, also on the coral reef and still within the perimeter of the offshore atoll reef. Although Mangrove Keys are normally uninhabitable by humans, they provide superior habitat for birds and marine life. Many birds, fish, shellfish and marine organisms begin their lives within the protection of mangroves.
The number one diving region in Belize and home to the Great Blue Hole, Lighthouse Reef is a diver's paradise and it is rightly people come from all over the world to dive here. Day trips are offered from all over the country; in the south of Dangriga and Placencia, Caye Caulker, Belize and the most popular exit area of Ambergris Caye. Liveaboard trips are also a favorite among divers, the boats depart mainly from Belize City.
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.
Belize is a destination we know little about but that doesn't make it any less incredible. It has paradisiacal beaches, where the white sand and the transparent sea combine to form a really beautiful landscape. In addition, you can also observe the traces of the Mayan culture that left constructions that are worth visiting if you are visiting the area. We tell you the most important thing about Belize: tourism, unmissable places and corners that you cannot miss.
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.
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.
The Belizean Minister of Tourism and Aviation, Manuel Heredia, presented this weekend in Mexico City the new campaign "Belize: So exotic. So close", an ambitious promotion plan to attract Latin American visitors and, above all, Mexicans for the closeness and the cultural and historical similarities. Located in the Yucatan Peninsula, encased between Guatemala and Mexico, Belize with just 400,000 inhabitants annually receives one and a half million tourists from cruise ships and another 490,000 visitors, mostly from the US, Europe and Canada. Tourism represents 38% of its GDP.
Within the American continent we can enjoy a series of really satisfactory proposals for couples and families. In recent years, Belize has become one of the preferred places, among other things because it offers spectacular natural areas and good gastronomy.
Book a shared shuttle from Belize city to your accommodation in San Ignacio. 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.
Travel hassle-free with a pre-booked transfer to/from hotels in San Ignacio from/to hotels in Placencia and Hopkins.
meet the guide at the cruise port , 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Book a shared shuttle from Belize city to Flores Peten Guatemala. Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver.
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.
Book a shared shuttle from Belize city to your accommodation in San Ignacio. Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver.
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.
Cross the border to Guatemala to visit the Mayan temples of the Tikal archaeological complex, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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.
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.
meet the guide at the cruise port , 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.
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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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