Belize
Belize is a peaceful, English-speaking country in Central America, where you can enjoy a variety of activties. Visit the museums in Belize City or venture out into nature. Belize has a diversity of adventure opportunities; the Belizean people have protected over 40% of the country as parks and natural reserves. You’ll find a mix of tropical forests with wildlife, majestic mountains, and mysterious Maya temples. Plus, don’t miss terrific diving and fishing. In a single day, one can go from tropical forests to the longest barrier reef in the Western Hemisphere. Take your next vacation to a destination a bit off the beaten path – visit Belize!
Weather and Geography
Belize is situated in a subtropical latitude and is usually very warm and humid. Temperatures will vary according to proximity to the coastline, and you’ll enjoy the northeast tradewinds off the Caribbean sea. Also, temperatures are usually higher inland during the daytime but at night time become pleasantly cooler. Belize is on the Caribbean coast, nestled between Mexico and Guatemala.
Quick Facts
- Belize is home to the second-largest barrier reef in the world, second only to that of Australia.
- Many visitors enjoy island-hopping by kayaking between the cayes in Belize.
- Take a hike or canoe under the shade of the rainforest canopy with over 500 species of birds.
Expert Travel Tips
- A must see: The St. Herman's Blue Hole National Park is a popular recreational spot, where water on its way from a tributary to the Sibun River, emerges from a collapsed sinkhole. The pool is a beautiful sapphire blue that is about twenty-five feet deep.
- Take a side excursion to the Mountain Pine Ridge - 300 square miles of forest reserve. The Mountain Pine Ridge is home to the Hidden Valley Falls (1,000 Foot-Falls), the Rio On River, the Rio On Pools, and the Rio Frio Cave and Nature Trail.