Belize For Tourists

Belize is located in Central America and is the only country not having a coastline with the Pacific Ocean

. The country was a formerly a British colony and is nestled on the Caribbean Sea. The official language is English and is sandwiched between Guatemala to the south and west and Mexico to the north.

The majority of the population is Afro-Caribbean with many of the people are of Mayan heritage. Spanish is also spoken in the country, especially in the north and northwest of the country. There is also a large Mennonite population in the country and their common language is German.

The country is very much a tourist haven. The country has all the major attractions that lure tourists from all over the world. These include virgin jungles with exotic flora and fauna in its inland areas. You can even take a bird's tour of the Belizean rainforest with the new Zipline tours provided near the edge of the area. With its rich Mayan history, there are many vestiges of this ancient people with temple ruins and other sacred sites dedicated to the now extinct culture. The places to go to are Altun Ha, Caracol, Lamanai, Lubaantun, Xunantunich and Lim ni Punit.

When moving out to the coast, there are a whole host of activities that can be done. You can just laze around the beach and soak the sun. If you are into exciting adventure, you can go enjoy the treasures of the sea. The country is best known for its reefs and sunken ship tourism. Among the popular regions are Ambergris Caye, Caye Caulker, Placencia and Tobacco Caye. You can also go sport fishing where bonefish is the main attraction and game. You can also go snorkeling and scuba diving by chartering a sailboat or catamaran to get you to your dive spot.

Another tourist attraction in Belize is cave exploration. This is centralized in the Cayo district where the limestone caverns have a network of underground rivers, caves and sinkholes. These caves were considered divine by the ancient Mayan civilization, where many ancient artifacts and even human remains still can be found. Do be warned that spelunking without a licensed guide is illegal as the area is dangerous and treacherous to the inexperienced.

When in the country, do be prepared for the heat and humidity. Thus it is best to be hydrated at all times and have sunscreen handy at all times. If you do arrive in the country during the rainy season, which is June to November, be prepared for torrential rains and even flooding in some areas. This is because Belize is a flat swampy plain with its mountain region to the south of the country. When the rains come, much of the rain is not absorbed, thus causing flooding in many areas.

by: Bobby Castro

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