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Caye Caulker, a beautiful little island in Belize

Caye Caulker, a beautiful little island in Belize

On the Caribbean coast of Belize there is a coral island called Caye Caulker. It is a small and narrow island whose town is called the same, a name that either comes from the practice of masking the veins of wooden boats to make them airtight (something many carpenters do here), or the name with which it was baptized by the Spaniards, Cayo Hicaco.

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Scuba Diving in Belize

Scuba Diving in Belize

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.

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Cruises to Belize City

Cruises to Belize City

Long before the disputes over Belize's sovereignty in the 17th century, a complex Mayan civilization flourished there. Today you can explore many of the architectural treasures of that fascinating lost culture that remain surrounded by lush, almost virgin jungles. Look at the shopping guide (current shopping maps are available on board). Are you looking for a cruise with a stop in Belize? Check out our selection of Caribbean cruises.

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Christmas traditions of Belize.

Christmas traditions of Belize.

Beliefs, Rituals and Meals Belize is known for its demographic multiculturalism and its diversity really shines during the Christmas season. The Christmas traditions of Belize are typically celebrated throughout the month of December after the lighting of the Christmas tree that marks the opening of the season. During the weeks before Christmas, families usually flock to the city center (mainly Albert Street) to take advantage of all the Christmas offers of new Christmas trees, ornaments, marley (linoleum) for the floor and curtains for Prepare the house for Christmas day.

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Belize encourages tourism with free travel after the pandemic.

Belize encourages tourism with free travel after the pandemic.

The Central American destination has begun a campaign to grant a trip for two people once the restrictions on the Coronavirus have been lifted.

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The best destinations to visit in Belize

The best destinations to visit in Belize

Belize is a country with extraordinary wealth and diversity, which combines all the charm and history of Central America with the beauty of the Caribbean Sea. Despite its small size, it is a destination with a surprising number of sites to visit. Here we tell you the best places to visit in Belize.

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The Baron Bliss lighthouse in Belize

The Baron Bliss lighthouse in Belize

The Caribbean Sea coast is full of lighthouses and this one you see in the photo is the Barón Bliss lighthouse. It is located in a historic area of Belize that was once an island, that of Fort George, and today it is a very popular destination among foreign and local tourists who come to sit and enjoy the seascape and the fresh breeze coming from the ocean.

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Belize, a destination of interest for Spanish tourism investment

Belize, a destination of interest for Spanish tourism investment

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.

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5 things you might not know about Belize, the country of Central America that has Queen Isabel II as head of state

5 things you might not know about Belize, the country of Central America that has Queen Isabel II as head of state

Geographically it is part of Central America and has borders with Guatemala and Mexico, but that does not necessarily make it part of Latin America. It was the last country in the Americas to achieve independence, in 1981, but officially Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom remains "sovereign," as in other territories in the Caribbean.

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Belize in a nutshell

Belize in a nutshell

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).

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10 things to see and do in Belize

10 things to see and do in Belize

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!

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Chiquibul National Park

Chiquibul National Park

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.

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