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Half and half thick jungles and clear-blue Caribbean waters, Belize is a glistening kaleidoscope of colorful wildlife, with a dash of Mayan culture thrown in. With over 40% of the country protected by national parks, animal lovers can spot dolphins, turtles, jaguars, sharks and massive lizards across Belize’s various remarkable hot spots.
Scuba divers and snorkelers will bask in Glover’s Reef, where the central lagoon wiggles with an alluring array of sea life. The massive shoals of fish at Turneffe Elbow are drawn by major currents - which create an attractive feeding ground - and tickle passing swimmers as they burst past in massive swirling crowds. Beachside Placenia offers calmer options for water lovers, with pricey resorts and miles of golden beaches leading up to the water-based fun. Hol Chan Marine Reserve is the place for the fearless, who go face-to-face with brawny sharks and poisonous rays.
Inland, Caye Caulker is like walking into a Malibu advert, waking at noon and spending your days wandering amongst freshly caught seafood, wearing only shorts and sandals and drinking fluorescent cocktails as the sun sets. The ramshackle colors of Belize City are certainly vibrant, but a reputation for dodgy dealings and theft, as well as the natural spectacles elsewhere keep most travelers away. For those brave enough, a cultural mish-mash with plenty of crumbling colonial charms is just waiting to be discovered.
History lovers should head to Caracol, an ancient Mayan site in the jungle high above sea level, where the stone ruins that were once the centre of a holy war are slowly becoming at one with the jungle, and a trip into the surrounding forests reveals a plethora of wildlife. Dangriga – ‘sweet water’ – is a hub of Belizean culture, with notable art galleries and festivals, as well as it’s own style of fusion music, punta rock.
For nature lovers, Belize’s natural wonders are almost untouchable, both over and underwater, with characteristic culture and gaudy cityscapes equally hard to pass up.
Scuba divers and snorkelers will bask in Glover’s Reef, where the central lagoon wiggles with an alluring array of sea life. The massive shoals of fish at Turneffe Elbow are drawn by major currents - which create an attractive feeding ground - and tickle passing swimmers as they burst past in massive swirling crowds. Beachside Placenia offers calmer options for water lovers, with pricey resorts and miles of golden beaches leading up to the water-based fun. Hol Chan Marine Reserve is the place for the fearless, who go face-to-face with brawny sharks and poisonous rays.
Inland, Caye Caulker is like walking into a Malibu advert, waking at noon and spending your days wandering amongst freshly caught seafood, wearing only shorts and sandals and drinking fluorescent cocktails as the sun sets. The ramshackle colors of Belize City are certainly vibrant, but a reputation for dodgy dealings and theft, as well as the natural spectacles elsewhere keep most travelers away. For those brave enough, a cultural mish-mash with plenty of crumbling colonial charms is just waiting to be discovered.
History lovers should head to Caracol, an ancient Mayan site in the jungle high above sea level, where the stone ruins that were once the centre of a holy war are slowly becoming at one with the jungle, and a trip into the surrounding forests reveals a plethora of wildlife. Dangriga – ‘sweet water’ – is a hub of Belizean culture, with notable art galleries and festivals, as well as it’s own style of fusion music, punta rock.
For nature lovers, Belize’s natural wonders are almost untouchable, both over and underwater, with characteristic culture and gaudy cityscapes equally hard to pass up.