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Hol Chan Marine Reserve
Hol Chan Marine Reserve Located four miles south from the shores of Ambergris Caye, Hol Chan Marine Reserve is the most visited snorkeling and diving area in Belize. Part of the Belize Barrier Reef, the reserve covers approximately three square miles and is divided into various zones according to
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Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve
Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve Established as a reserve in 1944, the over 100,000-acre Mountain Pine Ridge is easily the most breathtaking scenery in all of the Cayo District, if not Belize. The Chiquibul Road will lead you through pine forests, waterfalls, cascading water pools over granite b
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Belize Zoo
Belize Zoo In 1983 Richard Foster came to Belize to film a wildlife documentary. Over a dozen animals used in filming became partly tame by the time shooting wrapped, so Sharon Matola, the American biologist in charge of their care, decided to found the Belize Zoo to give them somewhere to call ho
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Belize City Cruise Port
Belize City Cruise Port With more than its fair share of natural delights, Belize is paradise for outdoor-adventure enthusiasts, and Belize City is the gateway to its spoils. Shore excursions include river kayaking, horseback riding, Mayan temples, ziplining and cave tubing, or if you’d rather be
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Belize City
Belize City Often the first stop for visitors to beautiful Belize, Belize City is a buzzing metropolitan, and acts as the central hub for business and travel around the country. But before taking off to explore, take time to appreciate all that Belize City has to offer. Explore the natural beauty
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Crystal Cave (Mountain Cow Cave)
Crystal Cave (Mountain Cow Cave) Crystal Cave, also known as Mountain Cow Cave, is located within the Blue Hole National Park near Belmopan, Belize’s capital city. To get to Crystal Cave, you may have to start with a moderately challenging, 50-minute hike through lush rain forest and steep terrain
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Caye Caulker
Caye Caulker Home of the motto Go slow, Caye Caulker is a prime Caribbean island with a relaxed atmosphere, beautiful ocean and excellent oceanfront restaurants and bars that make it one of the best places to visit in Belize. In addition to lounging on the docks, the most popular Caye Caulker
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Caracol
Caracol Caracol is the single largest archeological site in Belize, and one of the biggest Mayan structures in the world. Discovered in 1938 by loggers, the Classic Period complex covers over 30mi (48km) squared of land, including over 35,000 structures, five plazas, and some of the most beautiful
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Altun Ha
Altun Ha Altun Ha is the site of the ruins of an ancient Mayan city, and covers about 5mi (8km) squared. The central area of the site has over 500 historic structures to visit, mostly built during Maya Classic era (200-900 AD). Take a step into history at this extraordinary site, and examine the w
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Actun Tunichil Muknal
Actun Tunichil Muknal The Actun Tunichil Muknal (Cave of the Stone Sepulchre) is the most well known cave in Cayo and the most popular tour just outside of San Ignacio: the entire experience is an Indiana Jones type of adventure, where you’ll wonder if you will make it in and back out. Reaching th
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Xunantunich
Xunantunich Overlooking the beautiful Mopan River from a stunning hilltop, the ruins at Xunantunich are some of the most visited Mayan sites in the world. Located in the Cayo region, Xunantunich, which means stone woman in Mayan, dates back to the Classic Era, about 200-900 AD. The complex is made
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Lamanai
Lamanai Meaning submerged crocodile in Yucatan Mayan, Lamanai is perhaps the most fascinating of all of Mayan sites in Belize if only because it is not yet completely uncovered. See history in the making as you visiting the excavation site, and prepare yourself for amazement when you realize that
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Joshua Berman on Belize
1. What do you consider the five best places to stay on a budget?
It depends on what you consider “budget,” of course; Belize’s Toucan Trail is a network of accommodations for $65 a night or less, so you can begin your search there. My favorite backpacker spot is the Trek Stop in
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Trading Snowmen for Sandcastles—Warm Winter Travel Destinations
Sometimes winter weather can be too much to handle. While we’re busy shoveling snow and trying to keep warm, Central and South America are reveling in sunshine. So, if you’ve had your winter fill of mittens and mufflers, why not plan a winter getaway where sandcastles replace snowmen and the chill
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A Guide to Speaking Belizean Kriol
It’s a rare and dedicated foreigner who learns to speak fluent Belize Kriol, but trying out a few local phrases, proverbs, and dirty words can go a long way to getting laughs and making friends.
If you think Belize Kriol refers to nothing more than the exotic Caribbean accent of your Belizean host
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Tours and Packages to Benefit the Maya in 2012
The fast-approaching end of the Maya Long Count has inspired a number of Mundo Maya accommodations to come up with some truly unique and creative offerings this year—the best of which include a way for local Maya people to benefit from tourism.
Take, for example, the Toledo District of southern Be
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Most-Watched Documentary in Cannes? 2012: The Beginning
Produced by WildHeart Vision.
2012: The Beginning is a 52-minute documentary film which takes a serious-minded look at the science and people behind the Maya 2012 story. The film, which was directed by Shannon Kring Buset and produced by WildHeart Vision of Finland, was launched this month at the
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Living Abroad in Belize with Victoria Day-Wilson
1. What draws people to move to Belize?
Freedom, a change in life, an adventure, starting something new. Belize is an English-speaking country where all official matters are carried out in English. The countryside is beautiful with lots of under-populated land. There is a wide variety of property
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Where to Live in Belize
Late afternoon light hits the water on Ambergris Caye. Photo © Eric Hinson/123rf.
There is something for everyone in Belize, whether you want a rural or urban location, jungle or beach, serenity or hustle and bustle. You can island hop or live on the mainland. Despite its small size, Belize is a b
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From Food to Sports to Religion: Culture in Belize
Pupusas are just one of the many types of foods one can enjoy in Beilze. Photo © Nick M. licensed, Creative Commons Attribution.
Belize is a melting pot of cultures, religions, languages, and ethnicities. Those who make up the majority of the population include Creoles of mixed African and Europea
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