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Belize is a kayakers paradise with her numerous off shore islands sitting
in a calm Caribbean sea along the longest barrier reef in the Western
Hemisphere. Rivers cris cross the country, coursing through wild jungle .
Belize is known as "mother nature's best kept secret". Her landscape will
take you from rain forest to savannah to pine forest to sandy beaches all in
the tiny area of 8,876 sq. miles. More than one fifth of Belize's total land
is set aside as Nature Reserve. Although rich in natural history, this
is a small country not over run with tourism. You can still find deserted
islands and hike the forest in area's where you will see no other humans,
only animals.
Belize is a small nation in Central America bordered on the east by the
Caribbean sea, on the north by Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, and on the west
and south by Guatemala. Belize is a peaceful nation under British common
law and English is the official language of the country. The motto in
Belize seems to be "why hurry?". When traveling to Belize, you can expect
the unexpected. If you have a sense of adventure and "go with the flow"
attitude you will bring home many great stories to share with friends.
The Belize Barrier Reef and inner cayes are home to a diverse grouping of
hard and soft corals. Amongst these corals live over 350 different species
of tropical fish. You snorkel amongst tangs, parrot fish, angel fish, rays
and often harmless nurse sharks while swimming in bath warm water. If you
look closely, you may spot brightly colored tunicates, fire worms or sea
horses dancing in the mangrove roots.
Inland Belize brings you into the rainforest. The Belizean rainforest is
home to many species of wildlife. Birders will find themselves surrounded
by over 500 species of birds. Howler monkeys are a frequent sighting along
the many rivers. The Jaguar is the largest cat found in the Belizean jungle.
A mosaic of people call Belize home, including Creole, Maya, Garifuna,
Mestizo, Chinese, and Indian. The Maya date back over 2000 years in Belize.
Their ancient temples and cities can be seen decorating the countryside -
some as excavated, restored sites and others as mounds lost to the jungle.
Belize offers diversity few countries can claim: Ancient Maya ruins, dense
rainforest, pine forest in the hills, colossal cave systems, Caribbean
beaches and the barrier reef. Your first trip to Belize may not be your
last.
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