5 Places to Visit in Belize

Whether it is summer, fall or winter, any time is the best time to visit beautiful Belize. A country with a potpourri of natural attractions and an eclectic mix of cultures, Belize is an emerging adventure destination in Central America and the Caribbean. If you are going to visit Belize pretty soon, make sure you add the below on your bucket list.

Once the mighty heartland of the powerful Maya civilization, Belize is home to more ancient Maya sites than anywhere else on the planet. Visitors can explore Altun Ha (which appears on the logo of Belikin Beer), the vast ruins of Xunantunich and Caracol that once battled for supremacy of the empire, and Cahal Pech, a cliffside community built exclusively for Maya nobles.

Huge limestone formations across Belize are home to thousands of caves, including vast subterranean labyrinths once used by the ancient Maya to conduct some of their most sacred ceremonies. Top attractions include floating for miles down an underground river (called "cave tubing") at Barton Creek Cave or exploring the depths of Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM) Cave, home to dozens of skeletons of former sacrificial victims.

 

Belize is a paradise for beach lovers, including the islands of Ambergris Caye and Caye Caulker, the Placencia Peninsula, and hundreds of other offshore destinations. Whether you're looking for delicious, fresh-caught seafood, a laid-back beach barbecue, or exciting water sports like sea kayaking and windsurfing, the beaches in Belize are simply stunning.

Over a third of Belize's territory is protected as an animal sanctuary, national park, or wildlife refuge. Visit amazing places like the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary (home to the world's only jaguar conservation program, the Belize Zoo (which houses only orphaned and rescued animals), or the Community Baboon Sanctuary, a network of seven villages that work to protect troops of black howler monkeys (known locally as "baboons").

 

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Belize Barrier Reef is a vast offshore paradise of picturesque islands, gorgeous atolls, and crystal clear waters brimming with fish, mammals, amphibians, and colorful flora. The Belize Barrier Reef is a mecca for fishing, sailing, diving, and snorkeling.

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