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.
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Occupying one of the last unspoiled places on earth just south of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, Belize is a beautiful Caribbean getaway. There tourists can rest on the white sand, dive the largest coral reef in the Western Hemisphere, walk through lush jungle and explore ancient Mayan ruins all in one vacation. There is much to visit in Belize for travelers.
The Dominican Foreign Minister, Miguel Vargas, explained in a statement that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belize confirmed that Dominicans entering the Central Amer
This small town between Mexico and Guatemala has in a very short time become one of the favorite destinations of ecological tourists. Here you will find ancient preserved Mayan cities, lush rainforests and white sand beaches with crystal clear waters where you can relax. As if this were not enough, the official language is English and the weather conditions are pleasant throughout the year. With so many paradise islands easily accessible, there is no doubt that more and more people are coming to visit. From beaches and ruins to the famous Blue Hole; Don't miss the next ten attractions in Belize. Keep reading!
The Mayan ruins of Belize are of great wealth. Therefore, they have become one of the main reasons for the arrival of tourists to this country of Central America. The ways of life of our ancestors always attract attention, and those places that millennia ago were the cradle of civilizations today are great tourist claims.
If you are thinking about your next vacation destination in the Caribbean Sea, maybe these 5 reasons will convince you, or at least incite you to dream about this country. Belize is a small country located between Mexico and Guatemala on the Caribbean coast. But to be dazzled (especially in pictures) we'd better go step by step (or better, point by point):
Belize is, perhaps, the least known country in Central America: a neighbor of Guatemala and Mexico, it is the only English-speaking territory (used to be called British Honduras in the time before independence) of the mainland.
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.
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.
Book a shared shuttle from Belize city to Flores Peten Guatemala. 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.
Book a shared shuttle from Belize city to your accommodation in San Ignacio. Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver.
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.
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.
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.
Travel hassle-free with a pre-booked transfer to/from hotels in San Ignacio from/to hotels in Placencia and Hopkins.
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.
Cross the border to Guatemala to visit the Mayan temples of the Tikal archaeological complex, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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.
Book a shared shuttle from Belize city to Flores Peten Guatemala. Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver.
Book a shared shuttle from Belize city to your accommodation in San Ignacio. Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver.
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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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