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Category: Day Trips
Birdwatching

Why You Should Add Belize to Your Bird Watching Bucket List

Belize is a gem of Central America that boasts an incredible diversity of ecosystems. Among its rainforests, mangroves, coastal plains, and cayes, Belize offers a haven for an astonishing range of bird species. If you’re an avid birdwatcher or simply… Read more
Tikal

Visiting Tikal from Belize

Located just across the border in Guatemala from western Belize, Tikal is one of the most majestic ancient Maya sites in the world. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tikal was once home to a powerful dynasty of Maya rulers that dominated Centra… Read more
waterfalls in the jungle

Belize Tours and Nature Adventures

Belize Tours and Nature Adventures Belize is a relatively small country but it has been blessed with an abundance of beautiful natural landscapes and an incredibly diverse ecosystem. Approximately the same size as the state of Vermont, Belize has mou… Read more

5 Reasons Belize Should Be on Your Central America Travel List

Located just south of Mexico on the sunny western shores of the Caribbean, Belize is a small country with a big heart. With a small population of just 360,000 people, Belize is a true melting pot society where Garifuna, Maya, Mestizos, Creoles, Menno… Read more