Located in Central America, on the Caribbean coastline, Belize is bordered on the east by the Caribbean Sea, on the north by Mexico and on the south by Guatemala.
A tour to Belize will let you experience a vacation filled with adventure. This country has attracted a lot of tourists from around the world because it's filled with unspoiled and beautiful natural attractions. Tropical forests, pristine waters, coral reefs, barrier reefs, majestic mountains, ancient Mayan ruins and very hospitable locals are the things that make this country so blessed and enticing to visit.
Mayan Ruins Of Belize
Belize is the home of the earliest Mayan civilizations hence the Mayan culture is naturally a part of its heritage. During the height of the Maya civilization, approximately one to two millions Mayas lived in this country. Even if this civilization is long gone yet the Mayan influence and culture remains owing to the ancient ruins in the forests of this country.
The architectural skills of the Mayas are displayed through the amazing Mayan ruins which amazes every visitor that looks at them. The ancient people have built breathtaking temple pyramids that amaze every visitor. And every people who have seen these structures feel great respect for the long lost civilization. The contributions of the ancient Mayas stood the test of time and they serve as a reminder that there was once a civilization that existed that had left a legacy that continues to influence and attract the modern world.
The region's most visited Maya sites include Cahal Pech, Nim Li Punit, Altun Ha, Lubaantun, Cerros, Xunantunich, Lamanai and Caracol. Tikal is definitely deemed as a Mayan site of Belize because it's more accessible from Belize than from Guatemala proper.
Water Lovers' Haven
The Caribbean Sea's crystal clear, azure waters make Belize a marine wonderland to behold. Its barrier reef is considered second largest in the world as it extends for approximately 185 miles. It holds mangroves, white sand beaches, coral atolls, roughly 200 isolated cays, 400 tropical fish species, 70 coral varieties, making it a true marine wonderland.
It is indeed a must-see place for any diving enthusiast as this is a home to a diver's paradise called the Blue Hole. This natural hole is thought to be a cave whose roof might have fallen countless years back. With the passing of time, the cave has been shaped into a nearly perfect hole that provides the most exceptional view of suspended stalactites and stalagmites.
Apart from enjoying the Belizean sun, there are loads of water activities to enjoy like snorkeling, swimming, sailing, wind surfing, kayaking, kite surfing or water skiing and more.
The Undiscovered Beauty Of Belize
The highlight of Belize is its natural beauty that is appealing. It truly is comparable to a tucked away paradise with a lot of unspoiled rivers, astonishing waterfalls, verdant vegetation and also out of the ordinary caves. There are many tropical rainforests in this country and a lot of them are in short distance with one another. All of them possess natural charm with abundant animal wildlife such as Howler monkeys, Tapirs, jaguars and pumas.
Its natural charm made it as widely known Mother Nature's best kept secret.
Warm And Friendly People
Any kind of destination can't be regarded as an excellent place when the local people aren't friendly. People in this place are really warm and friendly that is why this place is one of their top choices to visit.
Most of the people are here are from mixture of races and cultures such as the Mestizos or the Spanish Mayan people or Creoles from the British settlers and African people.
Also, this country has a small population of Chinese and Lebanese.
A tour to Belize will let you experience a vacation filled with adventure. This country has attracted a lot of tourists from around the world because it's filled with unspoiled and beautiful natural attractions. Tropical forests, pristine waters, coral reefs, barrier reefs, majestic mountains, ancient Mayan ruins and very hospitable locals are the things that make this country so blessed and enticing to visit.
Mayan Ruins Of Belize
Belize is the home of the earliest Mayan civilizations hence the Mayan culture is naturally a part of its heritage. During the height of the Maya civilization, approximately one to two millions Mayas lived in this country. Even if this civilization is long gone yet the Mayan influence and culture remains owing to the ancient ruins in the forests of this country.
The architectural skills of the Mayas are displayed through the amazing Mayan ruins which amazes every visitor that looks at them. The ancient people have built breathtaking temple pyramids that amaze every visitor. And every people who have seen these structures feel great respect for the long lost civilization. The contributions of the ancient Mayas stood the test of time and they serve as a reminder that there was once a civilization that existed that had left a legacy that continues to influence and attract the modern world.
The region's most visited Maya sites include Cahal Pech, Nim Li Punit, Altun Ha, Lubaantun, Cerros, Xunantunich, Lamanai and Caracol. Tikal is definitely deemed as a Mayan site of Belize because it's more accessible from Belize than from Guatemala proper.
Water Lovers' Haven
The Caribbean Sea's crystal clear, azure waters make Belize a marine wonderland to behold. Its barrier reef is considered second largest in the world as it extends for approximately 185 miles. It holds mangroves, white sand beaches, coral atolls, roughly 200 isolated cays, 400 tropical fish species, 70 coral varieties, making it a true marine wonderland.
It is indeed a must-see place for any diving enthusiast as this is a home to a diver's paradise called the Blue Hole. This natural hole is thought to be a cave whose roof might have fallen countless years back. With the passing of time, the cave has been shaped into a nearly perfect hole that provides the most exceptional view of suspended stalactites and stalagmites.
Apart from enjoying the Belizean sun, there are loads of water activities to enjoy like snorkeling, swimming, sailing, wind surfing, kayaking, kite surfing or water skiing and more.
The Undiscovered Beauty Of Belize
The highlight of Belize is its natural beauty that is appealing. It truly is comparable to a tucked away paradise with a lot of unspoiled rivers, astonishing waterfalls, verdant vegetation and also out of the ordinary caves. There are many tropical rainforests in this country and a lot of them are in short distance with one another. All of them possess natural charm with abundant animal wildlife such as Howler monkeys, Tapirs, jaguars and pumas.
Its natural charm made it as widely known Mother Nature's best kept secret.
Warm And Friendly People
Any kind of destination can't be regarded as an excellent place when the local people aren't friendly. People in this place are really warm and friendly that is why this place is one of their top choices to visit.
Most of the people are here are from mixture of races and cultures such as the Mestizos or the Spanish Mayan people or Creoles from the British settlers and African people.
Also, this country has a small population of Chinese and Lebanese.
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