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.
Our recommendation, in case you choose Belize as a diving practice destination, is to visit Belize from the second half of December, until the first week of March, at which time the water temperature is the lowest with twenty-six degrees. But if you want to enjoy the sun and the beach, we recommend traveling in mid-April, where the water temperature starts to rise, until June where they reach twenty-nine degrees in summer as the maximum temperature.
We know that it has beautiful beaches, spectacular atolls, a great barrier of corals and a lot of , where ecotourism is the absolute sovereign. Well, also, when it comes to scuba diving, there is Turneffe Atoll.
This small, but extremely interesting Central American country is often bypassed or treated only as a transit between Mexico and Guatemala. In my opinion, this is a big mistake, because it is a country of great diversity in terms of inhabitants, culture and languages. In addition, it offers many attractions that you won't find anywhere else in the area or even in the world (such as the ATM Cave).
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.
Climate change is caused by actions around the world, and actions to mitigate it and to reduce the damage that it can cause can and should occur throughout the planet. To this end, The Nature Conservancy has developed financial and collection strategies that allow social actors in a country to compensate for their emissions elsewhere in the globe, contributing to improve the quality of life of local populations. That is what has happened, for example, in the Rio Bravo Conservation and Management Reserve, which has achieved financial sustainability through the removal of carbon offsets.
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.
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.
Actor Leonardo DiCaprio will open his resort on a private island in 2018, and will be called 'Blackadore Caye, A Restorative Island'. It will be located in the Blackadore Cay, in Belize, and will have among its priorities to conserve the vegetation of the island. The specific characteristics of the accommodation are still a well kept secret, which is only revealed to be a luxury hotel complex focused on health, well-being and sustainability.Actor Leonardo DiCaprio will open his resort on a private island in 2018, and will be called 'Blackadore Caye, A Restorative Island'. It will be located in the Blackadore Cay, in Belize, and will have among its priorities to conserve the vegetation of the island. The specific characteristics of the accommodation are still a well kept secret, which is only revealed to be a luxury hotel complex focused on health, well-being and sustainability.
Travel hassle-free with a pre-booked transfer to/from hotels in San Ignacio from/to hotels in Placencia and Hopkins.
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.
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.
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 your accommodation in San Ignacio. Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver.
Book a shared shuttle from Belize city to 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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