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reasons to visit belize
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for this list we're looking at the
reasons why belize is one of the most
stunning and accessible countries in
central america
number 10 it's an english-speaking
country
central america encompasses seven
countries worth traveling to
for westerners who only speak english
however the language barrier may seem
intimidating
this won't be a problem in belize as
it's the only central american country
where
english is the primary language this
isn't to say belize is deprived of other
cultures and languages
as belizean creole and spanish are also
commonly spoken
since more than 50 percent of citizens
are fluent in multiple languages though
communication shouldn't be a major
problem you might even pick up a few new
words along the way
if you're interested in learning a new
language and want to explore more of
central america
belize is the ideal country to get your
feet wet
number nine the captivating caves for
adventurers who want to take exploration
to deeper depths
belize is home to central america's
largest system of caves
while there are hundreds to go
spelunking in barton creek cave
saint herman's cave and chechen hawkhave
are just a few of the highlights
for less seasoned spelunkers you might
be worried about scaling lengthy walls
and potentially getting lost in the dark
there's a more laid-back way to
experience many of belize's caves
on a boat or in a tube various rivers
run through caves
allowing rafters to sit back and gaze up
at the karst ceilings
it's like getting two unforgettable
experiences for the price of one
number eight the wonderful weather if
you're looking for a tropical paradise
belize's climate should more than
accommodate your needs
one of the country's biggest draws is
that you can visit pretty much
any time without worrying about the
temperature throughout the year average
temps tend to range between the lower
70s and upper 80s
temps in the 90s and hundreds aren't
unheard of but even at its warmest
there are plenty of water activities to
keep tourists cool
what you'll need to consider is if you
want to visit during the wet
or dry season since the dry season
brings less rainfall
we'd suggest dropping by between january
and may
of course more rain means fewer crowds
so
if you want belize to yourself the wet
season has its perks
number seven the beautiful beaches if
you visit central america
a trip to the beach is a given belize
doesn't have the biggest beaches in the
world
but that's part of its appeal they're
quaint close to town and generally not
too crowded
they also provide a backdrop for all the
activities one would expect
swimming kayaking mapping in a hammock
under a thatch hut
all the good stuff for the mainland's
most prominent stretch of beaches
look no further than the placencia
peninsula this small village is home to
the maya beach community
which has several elegant hotels and
cozy ends to complement the coastline
kicking off your sandals running across
the white sand and jumping into the
water
you'll quickly come to understand why
placencia has been called
barefoot perfect number six
the fantastic food speaking of beaches
there isn't a better locale in belize to
fire up the barbecue for lunch
if you're on your honeymoon or a
romantic getaway the coast
also offers a romantic dinner venue as
for what's on the menu
belizean cuisine will take your taste
buds on an exotic journey
since belize is a smorgasbord of culture
its cuisine provides a wide array of
flavors from around the world
while you can taste the influences from
mexico and jamaica
belizean food still has its own
distinctive flair
we'd suggest kicking off the day with a
fry jack breakfast
chowing down on a plentiful wrap
sandwich for lunch
and closing out the evening with a
savory seafood dinner
number five the iconic islands
if you're content with staying on the
mainland placencia peninsula and hopkins
village
are the best places to get a tan for a
real adventure though
charter a boat to one of belize's
offshore destinations
the country has somewhere around 450
islands
the largest of which is ambergris key
there you'll find san pedro town
and the world's second biggest barrier
reef ambergris key is
easily accessible from belize city via
ferry or water taxi
belize has plenty of smaller islands
worth seeking out for something a bit
more private
if you've ever dreamed of living it up
in a private paradise
the coco plum island resort is an award
winning getaway for adults only
families with kids can also flock to
manta island resort
number four the amazing animals
just under 30 miles west of belize city
you'll find the belize zoo
one of the country's top tourist
destinations the belize tourism board
even granted the zoo a national tourism
award for its educational
value the zoo has over 175 animals
all of which are native to brazil spider
monkeys
mexican crocodiles and keel build
toucans are just some of the colorful
species you'll see in their natural
habitats
the main attraction however are the
jaguars through the problem jaguar
rehabilitation program
you can learn more about these majestic
cats of course
this isn't belize's only destination
where you can spot jaguars
the coxcomb basin wildlife sanctuary
which is located in the stan creek
district
is regarded as the world's leading site
for jaguar preservation
number three diving and snorkeling as
mentioned before
belize barrier reef is second only to
the great barrier reef
at 190 miles long the reef is naturally
a magnet destination for scuba diving
and snorkeling
actually somewhere between 100 000 and
150 000 tourists venture to this world
heritage site per year
accounting for much of belize's travel
industry in addition to san pedro
key conquer and placencia are popular
access points for the reef
while the reef also attracts those
looking to fish paddleboard and windsurf
underwater exploration is the main
reason to go
along with the belize reef the turnip
atoll glover's reef and lighthouse reef
are
prime diving destinations lighthouse
reef is
especially worth checking out since it's
home to the second entry on this list
number 2 the great blue hole at the
center of lighthouse reef lies the great
blue hole
which is exactly what it sounds like a
massive marine sinkhole that sticks out
with an all-encompassing blue hue
this world heritage site is believed to
have formed after a limestone cave
system collapsed multiple times during
the final ice age
back then the sea levels were much lower
the great blue hole
is a popular diving location as well
especially for those who are brave
enough to swim with the sharks
if that sounds too intense for your
taste taking a boat around the hole is
an equally engrossing experience
you can also take a helicopter tour to
get an unparalleled view of the hole in
all of its glory
number one the maya ruins belize's maya
civilization can be traced back to 1500
bc
and the society continued to prosper
until around 900
a.d this ancient civilization remains
ingrained in the country's history with
numerous maya ruin sites spread
throughout the land
among the most significant sites is
karakol where you'll find belize's
tallest structure constructed by humans
climbing to the top of this 140-foot
temple
you'll see why it's referred to as sky
palace there are more sweeping
structures to be found at sunantenich
which translates to maiden of the rock
the highlight is el castillo
belize's second tallest building at 130
feet
whether you venture to cerros laminae or
any of the other maya sites
you'll leave with a new appreciation for
the culture
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