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Chaa Creek - Cayo, Belize
Chaa CreekOften referred to as Belizes original eco-lodge, Chaa Creek opened in 1981 as a simple rain forest hotel. In the decades since, it has become one of the countrys most popular options for upscale jungle accommodations, winning awards for its hospitality and its practices emphasizing environ
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Turtle Inn - Placencia, Belize
Turtle Inn Turtle Inn is one of two upscale resort properties in Belize owned by American movie director Francis Ford Coppola. (The other is Blancaneaux.) This inn is in the town of Placencia, but despite its proximity to the towns services, the privacy afforded by the resort makes guests feel insul
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Blancaneaux - Belmopan, Belize
BlancaneauxMovie director Francis Ford Coppola had traveled the world, but when he visited Belize in the 1980s, in search of a “jungle paradise” like the one where he had filmed Apocalypse Now, he was taken by the untamed land and bought Blancaneaux, the first of two resort properties he
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Kaana Hotel - Cayo, Belize
Kaana Hotel Kaana is described as a “boutique resort,” and it appeals to guests who want a sense of being in the Belizean rain forest while also enjoying the comforts and amenities of a full-service resort. Rooms and villas here seem to blend into the jungle, but its clear that all is ca
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Hopkins Bay Resort - Hopkins, Belize
Hopkins Bay ResortHopkins Bay Resort is located on the beach right near the town of Hopkins; accommodations include one-, two-, and three-bedroom beach houses. Local art and polished mahogany furniture signal that this is no cookie-cutter chain hotel. The spacious houses are perfect for families or
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The Split
The Split Located on the north tip of the island, the Split is the best swimming and beach area on the island, as well as its best social corner. Still called “the cut” by some locals as it was formerly known, the legend is that the Split was formed when Hurricane Hattie hit Belize in 1961, separa
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Swallow Caye Wildlife Sanctuary
Swallow Caye Wildlife Sanctuary Located south of Caye Caulker, Swallow Caye is a 9,000 acre protected area where West Indian manatees can be found, feeding on the ocean’s turtle grass beds. The reserve was established in 2002 in the hopes of protecting these docile creatures from the excess tour b
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St. John’s Cathedral
St. John’s Cathedral St. John’s Cathedral dates back to the early 1800s and is the oldest Anglican church in Central America. The cathedral, located in Belize City, is not only a place where the congregation still celebrates their faith, but it also has a big historical influence due to its coloni
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San Pedro
San Pedro San Pedro Town is Ambergris Caye main and only town. This is where the bulk of the island’s eateries, shops, nightlife and businesses are located, and where hustle and bustle reigns. The beach here is a sandy sidewalk at best, but the water and views are still beautiful and numerous dock
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San Jose Succotz
San Jose Succotz San Jose Succotz is one of Belize’s small villages in the Cayo District, near the Guatemalan border. This peaceful village lies along the banks of the Mopan River and is best known as the home of the Xunantunich Maya site. El Castillo is the signature temple of Xunantunich, the se
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Mayflower Bocawina National Park
Mayflower Bocawina National Park Outdoor enthusiasts will love the natural landscapes, stunning waterfalls, indigenous wildlife and numerous bird species that make Belize’s Mayflower Bocawina National Park a Central American destination. Visitors to this tropical gem can navigate well-marked trail
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Lighthouse Reef
Lighthouse Reef Lighthouse Reef is an incredible atoll, a coral island encircling a lagoon, in the Caribbean Sea, and was made famous by legendary sea explorer Jacques Cousteau, who rightfully declared it one of the top ten diving locations in the world. Follow in Cousteaus footstep
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Half Caye Natural Monument
Half Moon Caye Natural Monument Half Moon Caye Natural Monument is located off the coast of Belize in the southeastern part of Lighthouse Reef Atoll and belongs to the Belize Barrier Reef. With the introduction of the National Parks System, the tiny island was classified as a natural monument and
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Green Iguana Conservation Project
Green Iguana Conservation Project There are few animals more iconic to the Caribbean than the lazy green iguana. Equal parts fearsome, fascinating, and cute, the iguana is a camouflaged symbol for wilderness, wildlife, and beauty. Unfortunately, development, hunting, and loss of habitat have caus
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Great Blue Hole
Great Blue Hole Belize’s most popular emblem is the holy grail of diving. Recognized as one of the world’s top dive sites and a World Heritage Site along with the Belize Barrier Reef, the stunning, deep blue circular sinkhole is located on Lighthouse Reef atoll, one of three atolls in the Caribbea
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Government House
Government House Government House, also known as the House of Culture, is often called the most beautiful colonial building in Belize City. The stately mansion was built in 1812 for the purpose of housing the colonial government of British Honduras, but was later turned into a residence for the Qu
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El Pilar Mayan Ruins
El Pilar Mayan Ruins El Pilar is an ancient Maya city located at Belize’s border with Guatemala. It’s a Middle Pre-Classic and Late-Classic Mayan site, which is currently under excavation by the University of California. As the site is not very well excavated yet, tours to El Pilar tend to fo
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Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary
Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary Established in 1984, Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary is widely recognized to be one of the finest havens for bird-watching in all of Central America. Built on a network of lagoons, swamps, and estuaries, the sanctuary is home to thousands of both native and migrator
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Coral Gardens
Coral Gardens Coral Gardens is part of the Hol Chan Marine reserve and is set as a separate zone for its unusual and colorful coral formations, easily explored at relatively shallow depths of up to 13 feet. Schools of fish can be seen here, adding to the overall beauty and uniqueness of the coral.
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Community Baboon Sanctuary
Community Baboon Sanctuary Through the combined efforts of eight different villages, the Community Baboon Sanctuary is dedicated to protecting and preserving Belizes population of the Black Howler Monkey. The 18mi (29km) squared reserve in the dense Belize jungle contains hundreds of different tre
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