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BELIZE TOURS AND TRAVEL
Belize, formerly the colony of British Honduras, is the only country in Central America without a coastline on the North Pacific Ocean. It only has a Caribbean Sea coastline. The country is located between Guatemala to the west and Mexico to the north. Attractions include jungle with exotic plants and animals, fishing, swimming, and diving in the sea with attractive reefs, and visiting Mayan ruins.
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BELIZE TOURS AND TRAVEL| BELIZE AIR TOURS, TRAVEL TO BELIZE |
Belize City and Reef Helicopter Tour1.5 hours - Experience Belize from above! This helicopter and sightseeing tour will give you a second-to-none view of the stunning coastline of Belize, as well as a bird's-eye view of Belize City, that very few tourists get the opportunity to witness! ... |
Tikal by Air Tour9 hours - Visit not just another country, but another era with this tour. Tikal National Park in Guatemala is a carefully restored area of jungle ruins with an amazing collection of carvings and buildings. Your scenic flight there and back allows you to see the exotic and dense rainforests ... |
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Altun Ha and the Olde Belize River Safari8 1/2 hours - Float through the jungle on this trip combining both exotic wildlife and mystic history. Wander Mayan Ruins while you explore the mysteries of ancient civilizations. Your guide provides a narration of the history, you only need to provide the imagination to bring it alive on this breathtaking ... |
Cave Tubing and Belize Zoo8 1/2 hours - Maybe you've been tubing before. But we bet you haven't been tubing underground! You'll start out with a jungle hike, then relax in an inner tube as you float the currents through a vast underground cave system. It's a once in a lifetime experience for the lucky few who take this tour ... |
Lamanai and the New River Safari9 hours - Lamani... It's the Mayan term for a submerged crocodile. On this tour, many things hidden will be brought to light. The Lamani Ruins will take you back to an ancient civilization. You'll learn about life in the mysterious rain forest as you work your way to a site accessible only by water ... |
Macal River, Panti Medicinal Trails, and Cahal Pech9 hours - Was the last toucan you saw on a box of cereal? View the real thing as you peacefully float along the Belize River. But there's so much more to this tour than breakfast icons! Do Mayan Ruins tickle your fancy? Or maybe ancient medicinal secrets? All will be revealed on this journey ... |
Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Preserve9 1/2 hours - Tropical pine forest? Come and see what that's all about. But bring a swim suit, as you'll see hidden waterfalls and peaceful pools that might be too tempting to resist! The Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve. It's beautiful, it rough, it's exotic, and it's waiting for you ... |
Xunantunich & The Belize Zoo8 1/2 hours - Imposing temples and exotic animals! Travel by a hand cranked ferry, see stunning Mayan ruins, and marvel at the majesty of the Belizean Rain Forests. And the wildlife? See unique and indigenous species in their natural habitat at the Belize Zoo ... |
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Manatee Watch and Barrier Reef Snorkel7 hours - This is why you came to Belize. Sparkling waters, tropical fish, and exotic sights are all included in this tour. It starts with a speedboat across the crystal waters of the Caribbean, lets you glimpse manatees in the wild, and even gives you an opportunity to snorkel Belize's Great Barrier Reef ... |
| BELIZE CITY SIGHT-SEEING TOURS, TRAVEL TO BELIZE |
A Tale of Two Cities4 hours - A mixture of old, new, and the many things in between can be found on this half day tour. From the mystic Mayans to the resurgence of modern Central America, a lot has happened on this piece of ground now called Belize City. More than 1,000 years of history lives here, we'll do our best ... |
Community Baboon Sanctuary4 hours - Everybody loves monkeys! Visit a sanctuary where farmers and howler monkeys co-exist in harmony. This site has attracted international attention for its innovation in combining the needs of man with the needs of the natural habitat we live in. Exotic wildlife and a glimpse into the lives ... |
Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary4 hours - There's a species of bird for almost every day of the year at this sanctuary. You might see the magestic Jaibru Stork, with a massive 10 foot wingspan, graceful Snowy Egrets as they search for food, or maybe even one of the two species of Belizean Ducks that reside here ... |
Historic Belize City3 hours - New to Belize? Get a feel for the place with a comprehensive city tour. This day out offers an insight into the history of this tropical port that was once the British colonial capital. Explore the highlights of Belize City, full of wonderful scenery and photo opportunities ... |
The City and The Sanctuary4 hours - An incredible array of Central America's wildlife can be found just a short scenic drive outside of Belize City. See the collection of endangered cats and primates in their natural surroundings, while supporting the zoo's efforts to protect these animals in the wild ... |
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Map of Belize
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UNDERSTAND BELIZE Belize is a small nation on the eastern coast of Central America, on the Caribbean Sea bordered by Mexico to the northwest and Guatemala to the west and south. The country is a parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy which recognizes Queen Elizabeth II as Sovereign. The nation of Honduras is a near neighbour, 75 km away (47 miles) across the Gulf of Honduras to the east. The name is derived from the Belize River which Belize City, the former capital and largest city, is also named after. In Spanish it is usually called Belice. Known as British Honduras until 1973, Belize was a British colony for more than a century. It became an independent nation in 1981. Belize is a member of Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the Sistema de Integracion Centro Americana (SICA) and considers itself to be both Caribbean, and Central American. |
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GEOGRAPHY OF BELIZE Belize is located between the Hondo and Sarstoon Rivers, with the Belize River flowing down in the centre of the country. The north of Belize consists mostly of flat, swampy coastal plains, in places heavily forested. The south contains the low mountain range of the Maya Mountains, whose Victoria Peak is the highest point in Belize at 1,160 m. The Caribbean coast is lined with a coral reef and islands known locally as cayes, pronounced "keys". Belize is home to the longest barrier reef in the western hemisphere and the second longest in the world after the Great Barrier Reef. The climate is tropical and generally very hot and humid. The rainy season lasts from May to November and hurricanes and floods are frequent natural hazards. |
| See Also: |
 Argentina |
 Chile |
 Cuba |
 Guatemala |
 Jamaica |
 Mexico |
 U.S.A. |
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