The geography as well as diverse cultures and history of this unique destination contribute to distinct ambiances in the people, food and music as you travel the country.
Northern Belize
Sugar cane fields line the highways and the New River once a major waterway for the ancient Maya is now a veritable paradise of wildlife and scenery in the northern area of Belize. Remnants of Maya heritage in temples and ceremonial sites coexist with the living cultures of Mestizo and Yucatec Maya ancestry. The Spanish language is commonplace here.
• Corozal
• Orange Walk
Sugar cane fields line the highways and the New River once a major waterway for the ancient Maya is now a veritable paradise of wildlife and scenery in the northern area of Belize. Remnants of Maya heritage in temples and ceremonial sites coexist with the living cultures of Mestizo and Yucatec Maya ancestry. The Spanish language is commonplace here.
• Corozal
• Orange Walk
Central Belize
The fertile Belize River Valley with howler monkey and bird sanctuaries and Altun Ha Maya temples are found in the Belize District, as is Belize City. the largest population center in the country, Belize City is Belize’s cultural center, a pulsating mix of old-world charm and modern comforts. With its colonial architecture and historical mementos from the 1700’s the “Kriol” culture is predominant in the Belize district.
The fertile Belize River Valley with howler monkey and bird sanctuaries and Altun Ha Maya temples are found in the Belize District, as is Belize City. the largest population center in the country, Belize City is Belize’s cultural center, a pulsating mix of old-world charm and modern comforts. With its colonial architecture and historical mementos from the 1700’s the “Kriol” culture is predominant in the Belize district.
Western Belize
The Cayo district is home to the nation’s capital Belmopan, the twin towns of Santa Elena and San Ignacio and the border town of Benque Viejo del Carmen combined with the forest, caves and waterfalls of the Mountain Pine Ridge and several grand Maya cities. The Mestizo influence here is flavored with a large Mennonite population of German origin based in the community of Spanish Lookout
The Cayo district is home to the nation’s capital Belmopan, the twin towns of Santa Elena and San Ignacio and the border town of Benque Viejo del Carmen combined with the forest, caves and waterfalls of the Mountain Pine Ridge and several grand Maya cities. The Mestizo influence here is flavored with a large Mennonite population of German origin based in the community of Spanish Lookout
Southern Belize
Southern Belize is yet another glorious world within Belize. Along with the popular tourism destinations of Hopkins and Placencia, golden sand beaches, the world’s only jaguar reserve, living cultures of the Garifuna, Mopan and Kekchi Maya, visitors will also encounter acres of citrus and banana plantations, the sensuous rhythm of Garifuna drums, East Indian “rotti” and home-made Maya chocolate. Belize’s finest example of rainforest and the country’s largest marine reserve are to be found in southern Belize.
Southern Belize is yet another glorious world within Belize. Along with the popular tourism destinations of Hopkins and Placencia, golden sand beaches, the world’s only jaguar reserve, living cultures of the Garifuna, Mopan and Kekchi Maya, visitors will also encounter acres of citrus and banana plantations, the sensuous rhythm of Garifuna drums, East Indian “rotti” and home-made Maya chocolate. Belize’s finest example of rainforest and the country’s largest marine reserve are to be found in southern Belize.
Island and Atolls
The islands off the coast of Belize offer white sand beaches near to the barrier reef, turquoise waters and abundant fish life. Live the island life in established communities such as Ambergris Caye and Caye Caulker or opt for a private getaway at small resorts, retreats and campsites on the smaller islands that dot the reef line from north to south.
The islands off the coast of Belize offer white sand beaches near to the barrier reef, turquoise waters and abundant fish life. Live the island life in established communities such as Ambergris Caye and Caye Caulker or opt for a private getaway at small resorts, retreats and campsites on the smaller islands that dot the reef line from north to south.
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