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Last Updated: 05/17/2023

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Belize is a country located on the northeastern coast of Central America. It is bordered by Mexico to the north, Guatemala to the west and south, and the Caribbean Sea to the east. Belize is the only country in Central America that has English as its official language, although Spanish and Kriol are widely spoken as well.
The capital city of Belize is Belmopan, but the largest city and main commercial hub is Belize City. The country has a population of approximately 400,000 people and covers an area of about 8,800 square miles.

Belize is known for its stunning natural beauty and rich biodiversity. It is home to lush tropical rainforests, wildlife reserves, and the second-largest barrier reef in the world, known as the Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System. This reef system, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offers excellent opportunities for snorkeling, diving, and exploring vibrant coral reefs teeming with marine life.

The country also has several national parks and protected areas, such as the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary and Jaguar Preserve, which is dedicated to the conservation of Belize's jaguar population. The vast network of rivers and caves, including the Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM) Cave, provides opportunities for adventure activities like kayaking, cave tubing, and spelunking.

Belize has a diverse cultural heritage influenced by the Mayan civilization, European colonization, and African, Garifuna, and Mestizo populations. Visitors to Belize can experience the country's cultural richness through its music, dance, cuisine, and traditional celebrations.

Tourism is a significant industry in Belize, attracting visitors from around the world who come to explore its natural wonders, dive the reefs, relax on its pristine beaches, and immerse themselves in its vibrant culture.
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Ambergris Caye
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Ambergris Caye is the largest island in Belize, and the main destination for travelers to this western Caribbean nation. San Pedro Town is the only town on the island. Ambergris Caye has been the hub of the areas maritime trade for centuries. Fishing, coconuts, and chicle were historic means of islanders support, but the last thirty years have led to a large growth in both the dive and scuba trade, and ecotourism.

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Belize
Great Blue Hole
Place » Historical Place

The Great Blue Hole is a world-famous underwater sinkhole located off the coast of Belize in the Caribbean Sea. It is a natural wonder and a popular destination for divers and adventure seekers due to its unique geological formation and vibrant marine life.

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Belize
Belize Maya Ruins
Place » Historical Place

Belize Maya Ruins is one of the most unique and exciting adventures offered in Belize. It makes your cave mayan temple experience one to remember, taking you on top all the temples, trekking through the Mayan Jungle, and offering fantastic one-on-one interaction with your knowledgeable tour guide.

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19 oldwell road, Lords Bank Road, Ladyville, Belize
Cahal Pech Archaeological Reserve
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Cahal Pech Archaeological Reserve is a medium-sized Maya site located above the modern town of San Ignacio and is situated approximately 2km south of where the Mopan and Macal rivers meet to form the Belize River.

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W. Ford Young Drive San Ignacio, Belize
Altun Ha
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Altun Ha, the archaeological site closest to Belize City, was a major Maya culture ceremonial center and the discovery site of Belize’s famous Jade Head. Altun Ha functioned as a central trading link between the Caribbean coast and Maya centers in the interior during the Maya Classic Period. Two main plazas with roughly 13 Maya temples and residential structures have been excavated here.

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Rock Stone Pond, Belize
Actun Tunichil Muknal
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Actun Tunichil Muknal, also known as ATM, is a cave system located in the Tapir Mountain Nature Reserve in Belize. The cave is famous for its extensive system of Mayan archaeological artifacts and skeletal remains, including the famous "Crystal Maiden," a calcified skeleton of a young woman believed to have been a sacrifice.

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Lamanai Archaeological Reserve
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Lamanai is a Mesoamerican archaeological site, and was once a major city of the Maya civilization. Lamanai has one of the longest known occupation histories in the Maya area. Maya farmers first settled here around 900 BC. Nearly three thousand years later, when Spanish missionaries visited the site around AD 1544, they found a vibrant community.

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Indian Church Village Orange Walk, Belize
Caracol
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Caracol is the archaeological site located in the tourist-friendly Cayo District of Belize. It is the largest Mayan site in Belize, and one of the largest in the Mayan world. The core area alone is 15 square miles and once supported a population of about 120,000 people.

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Chiquibil Forest Reserve, Belize
Xunantunich Mayan Ruins
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Xunantunich is an Ancient Maya archaeological site in western Belize. Xunantunich is located atop a ridge above the Mopan River, well within sight of the Guatemala border. It served as a Maya civic ceremonial centre to the Belize Valley region in the Late and Terminal Classic periods. At that time, when the region was at its peak, nearly 200,000 people lived in the Belize Valley.

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Xunantunich, San Jose Succotz, Belize


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