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.
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.
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.
Belmopan is the capital city of Belize, a small country located in Central America. The city is located in the central part of Belize, and it has a population of around 20,000 people. Belmopan became the capital of Belize in 1970, after the former capital, Belize City, was severely damaged by a hurricane.
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.
Guanacaste National Park is located at the entrance of Belmopan City. Named after a large Guanacaste Tree, this park is perfect for nature and wildlife enthusiasts. With its small area of fifty acres, visitors can easily observe the vegetation and wildlife in the park. There are many species of trees, birds and other animals in this park.
Banana Bank Lodge & Belize Horseback Adventures is a horseback riding destination with accommodations and many amenities that you will enjoy. You can rest quietly in comfort and coexistence with the birds, the plants and your own inner being. The hotel amenities feature a large swimming pool, an art gallery, an archaeological museum, nature walks, river excursions and buggy rides.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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.
