Belize
Belize is a small country located in the Caribbean on the eastern coast of Central America. Its neighbors are Guatemala in the south and the west and Mexico in the northwest. The nation of Belize shares its name with a river called the Belize River, which is the longest river of Belize. There also exists a city in the country called Belize City, which was earlier the capital of the nation and is one of the largest cities of the country. Belize was earlier known as the British Honduras.
Travel to Belize
September is the best time to visit Belize. The weather is quite pleasant and it is the time for the most awaited event of the year called the Carnival March. Thousands of people from Belize and the tourist have great fun as they sing and dance through the Belize City, which was the former capital of the country. For rest of the year the climate in Belize is quite hot and humid. There are two domestic airlines in the country called the Tropic Air and the Maya Island Air. These airlines are the best way to travel around Belize. Other than these, there is a good network of boats, water taxis and ferries. You can also get around Belize by its network of roads using buses and taxis. The best way to explore the remote locations of Belize is via roads.
Attractions
Belize's natural surroundings are possibly its main valuable resource and the major attraction of the country. Each part of the country contains numerous cosseted areas, which are a treat to visitors. The place serves as a great destination for scientist from all over the world who want to research about the large resources of flora and fauna of the place. Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary is the abode to more than 200 jaguars. You can witness interesting varieties of flora and fauna here. Five Blues Lake National Park is another major attraction of the place. It is located in the most striking locations of Maya Mountains. It is an untouched area of karst landscape, honeycombed with uncultivated cave structures and swarms with stunning wildlife. It covers over 4,000 acres of main tropical woods and conserves a riches of natural and historical features. A prominent destination of the park is the karstic lake. The lake was a distorted cave system also known as a blue hole. The lake showed five exclusive shades of blues hence was given the name as Five Blues Lake. It is thought that the lake was created as the result of some obstruction of an underground waterway, which is a common feature in karstic backdrop.
The sea is the major attraction for most of the tourist that visit Belize. Belize coast is one of the world's most admired diving destinations. It extends from one end of the country to the other. It is the most loved place for scuba divers.
Language
The official language of Belize is English but Spanish is most widely spoken language in Belize. Creole, Mayan and German are also spoken in the country.
Shopping
Belize is the home of excellent handicrafts. You can get beautiful handicrafts of wood and slate in Belize. You can shop for great embroidery work on clothes in the southern part of Belize. If you are interested in genuine Belizean crafts than you must visit National Handicrafts Center in Belize City. You can buy excellent Belizean handicrafts, paintings; prints etc of local artists all under one roof and at a reasonable prize.
Destinations in Belize
Ambergris Caye
Ambergris Caye is one of the most popular destinations of Belize. It is the largest island of the Belize. This place attracts the tourist from all over the world as it provides excellent destination to snorkel and scuba diving. You can have great fun in activities like fishing, windsurfing, sailing or jet skiing.
San Pedro
Another popular destination of Belize is the small town of San Pedro. San Pedro is a laid back town, and most of the activity happens near the waterfront. But you can experience the best of Belizean food at this place.
Belize city
Belize city is the favorite destination for tourist in the month of September when the carnival march is held in the city.
Cayo District
The Cayo District is also another favorite destination of tourist. It offers the tourists great picturesque locations and landscapes other than being the adobe to the country’s new capital of Belmopan. It is place for nature lovers. It has lush green jungles and cascading waterfalls. It is the most loved destination of the eco tourists.
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