Natural And Beautiful Attractions In Belize

By Linda Patterson


Located in Central America, on the Caribbean coastline, Belize is bordered on the east by the Caribbean Sea, on the north by Mexico and on the south by Guatemala.

You can never go wrong going on a Belize tour as you will experience an exciting and relaxing vacation. There are many people that are attracted to this country because it's packed with many natural, beautiful as well as magnificent attractions. What makes this place so blessed are its friendly and welcoming people, amazing Mayan ruins, rich tropical forests, pristine waters, coral atolls and barrier reefs.

Ancient Mayan Ruins

Belize is where the earliest Mayan civilizations flourished therefore the Mayan culture is a huge part of the heritage of this country. About one to two million ancient Mayas lived in this country during the peak of their civilization. Although this civilization is extinct yet the strong presence of the Mayan influence remains because of the existence of the ancient ruins.

Every visitor is fascinated upon seeing the ancient ruins of the Mayas as these structures are amazing, displaying the architectural skills of this ancient people. Visitors to this place are not only attracted to these breathtaking pyramids and temples but they feel great respect for the people behind the construction of these buildings. Even if this civilization is gone yet their contributions to the world has stood the test of time. The structures that remained would always remind us that there was once an civilization that has flourished and left behind a legacy that is still influencing us today.

The region's most visited Maya sites include Cahal Pech, Nim Li Punit, Altun Ha, Lubaantun, Cerros, Xunantunich, Lamanai and Caracol. Tikal is definitely deemed as a Mayan site of Belize because it's more accessible from Belize than from Guatemala proper.

Marine Wonderland And Water Lovers' Paradise

The water of the Caribbean Sea is crystal clear and azure, making it a real marine wonderland. The barrier reef of Belize extends for nearly 185 miles and it is deemed to be the second largest barrier reef on earth. It's a marine wonderland because it holds about 200 isolated cays, over 400 tropical fish species, 70 coral varieties, coral atolls, mangroves as well as paradise-like beaches.

It is indeed a must-see place for any diving enthusiast as this is a home to a diver's paradise called the Blue Hole. This natural hole is thought to be a cave whose roof might have fallen countless years back. With the passing of time, the cave has been shaped into a nearly perfect hole that provides the most exceptional view of suspended stalactites and stalagmites.

There are plenty of water activities that can be enjoyed here such as snorkeling, kite surfing, kayaking, and water skiing, sailing or simply swimming.

Unspoiled And Undiscovered Beauty Of Belize

Belize possesses unspoiled and unmatched natural beauty - one thing that makes it very appealing to tourists. It is actually like a hidden paradise with many lush vegetation, fascinating waterfalls, untouched rivers plus secret caves. Tropical rainforests are in abundance in this country and most of which are within short distance from each other. And, each of them boasts great beauty that has rich and diverse animal wildlife like the captivating pumas, awesome jaguars, and amazing Howler monkeys along with the nearly extinct Tapirs.

It is deemed as Mother Nature's best kept secret because of the unspoiled natural beauty it holds.

Friendly Locals

A place is considered wonderful when the locals are warm and friendly. And one of the best things that this country has is its warm and friendly people. This is one thing that makes this place so attractive to tourists.

People here are mostly from a mixture of various races like the Creoles from the African slaves and British settlers and Mestizos or the Spanish Mayan people.

There are also various races that have moved into this country such as the Chinese and Lebanese people.




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