About Belize

About The Country Belize in Central America

Belize Location

Located in Central America along the Caribbean Sea, Belize is approximately 180 miles long and 68 miles wide. This small significant country contains six districts: Toledo, Stann Creek, Cayo, Belize City, Orange Walk, Corozal and Belmopan City which is the capital.

Belize diverse ethnicity.

Belize hosts a variety of cultures including: Maya, Mestizo, Garifuna, East Indian and Creole. English is the first language in Belize, making it a popular place to travel.

Attraction in Belize

One of Belize’s greatest attraction is the Barrier Reef which is the second largest coral reef on earth. Belize Barrier Reef is 185 miles long containing the world’s largest blue hole known as The Great Blue Hole. This great attraction draws more than 130,000 visitors per year!

In addition to the reef, Belize boasts over 450 small island called “Cayes”. Two of the largest cayes, Caye Caulker, Ambergris Caye followed by Placencia have been major attractions for Belize, Central America. These cayes are home of the best beaches, activities and accommodations. 

Belize has the only Jaguar Reserve on the planet! About six different species of cats, including jaguars and pumas, are indigenous to Belize and Central America. Located in Southern Belize, “The Cockscomb Wildlife Sanctuary and Jaguar Reserve” is the home of these magnificent animals.

Along with these spectacular attractions lies the great accomplishments of Mayan sites known and Mayan Ruins. Belize has approximately 900 Mayan ruins, yet only a handful of them is uncovered. Nevertheless, these sites have drawn attraction to thousands. Some of the popular ruins are: Lamanai, Altun Ha, Cahal Pech, Xunantunich, Caracol and Lubaantun. All these Mayan ruins contain artifacts, stories and so much history to discover. 

About 2/3 of Belize’s forest is still intact. Among the forest sits the most extravagant waterfalls. The most famous waterfalls in Belize are: Rio on Pools, Big Rocks Falls, 1000 Foot Falls, Tiger fern falls and Rio Blanco Falls. Many of these waterfalls flow into pristine pools and rivers in the depth of nature. Added to these falls are caves! Belize has 10 popular majestic caves tucked away in its lush forest known as: Black Hole Cave, Rio Frio Cave, Barton Creek Cave, Chem Chem Ha Cave, Actun Tunichil Muknal, Caves Branch, Laguna Cave, St. Hermans Cave, Tiger Cave and Hokeb Ha Cave. Hundreds of thousands of tourists visit these caves every year to discover and learn Mayan history.

Every Great Adventure begins in the tropics! Belize has always been and country of mixed cultures, and after the tourism and industry the cultural population has expanded immensely.

This list of tour company should help you get the ball rolling, when planning a trip to Belize. 

Inland Tours (Ruins, Caves, Horseback Riding and more)

San Ignacio Town Companies

1. Pacz Tours - Known for amazing adventures. 
2. Kawiil Tours - Guide and owner is the main reason to book ATM Cave tour
3. Lions Adventure Tours - Known for the most educational tour on the Mayas 
4. Explore Inland Belize - Sergio Paiz make sure that your time in Belize is well spent 
5. Jungle Splash Eco Tour - Book the best Waterfall adventure in Belize
6. Yaxche Adventure Tour - is more that just a tour company
7.  Mayan Heart World - Tikal tour from Belize 
8. Belize True Adventure - Cave tubing and other adventure in the heart of Belize

Looking for Cruise ship passenger tours

1. Belize Jungle Master - The best small company you can find for cruise ship tours

Sea Tours (Fly Fishing, Fishing, Snorkeling, Diving Island hoping and more)

1. Nauti By Nature - for the best fly fishing charters 
2. On the Hook - amazing fishing adventure with Captain Keon Leslie (Gas)
3. Placencia Adventure Tours with Conrad - Catch Lobster or Lionfish with this tour company in Belize
4. Sailing the Sunset on a catamaran in Placencia Belize

Food in Belize

Farming is an essential in Belize! Many Belizeans grow their crops either for home use or for sale at the local farmers market. Apart from small vegetable gardens, Belize is known for cultivating and exporting extensive amounts of: rice, corn, sugar, beans, banana, cacao or chocolate, coffee and a few other fruits.

Food is another “big deal” in Belize! Having such a large collection of cultures, Belize has an infusion of taste and delicacy! Every Belizean takes pride in preparing and sharing a taste of their culture. Their wide variety of home grown spices makes every plate of food wholesome, healthy and delicious. The most prized culinary delicacy- believe it or not, is a rodent called the “Gibnut”or “Agouti”. Most Belizeans “live off the land” and the agouti is definitely a best seller in Belize.

Belizeans proudly welcomes the world to enjoy its jewel and experience a whole new atmosphere!

Belle Escape Travel owner Ruth Viafranco has years of traveling Belize and can certainly assist you in planning that awesome vacation in the country.