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BELIZE

Belize (formerly British Honduras) is a small country that is located between the Caribbean Sea and the eastern coast of Central America.It is considered part of both the Caribbean and Central America. This small country is rich in history and culture and has a mixed population. The land is dotted with several historical ruins of past settlements and numerous forests and wildlife sanctuaries. These and more provide much atractions for tourists year round.

Capital: Belmopan

  • Population: 324,000

  • Area: 22,965 sq km (8,867 sq miles)

  • Major languages: English (official), Spanish, Belizean Creole, Mayan, Garifuna (Carib)

  • Major religion: Christianity

  • Currency: Belizean dollar

FACTS
Attractions  (things to See and Do)

Museums/Gallery

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  • Museum of Belize

  • Maritime Museum

  • Las Banquitas House of Culture

  • Benque House of Culture

  • Benque Cultural heritage Trail Tour

 

Parks/Waterfalls/Sites

 

  • Guanacaste National Park

  • Mayflower Bocawina National Park with several waterfalls 

  • Billy Barquedier National Park/Falls

  • St Johns Cathedral

  • Altun Ha (Maya Jade Head)

  • Baron Bliss Lighthouse

  • Xunantunich (ruins)

  • Lamanai (ruins)

  • Caracol (ruins)

  • Cahal Pech (ruins)

  • El Pilar

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Zoo/Reserves

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  • Belize Zoo

  • Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary

  • Hol Chan Marine Reserve

  • Belize Barrier Reef

  • Community Baboon Sanctuary

  • Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary

  • Nohoch Che’en Caves Branch Archaeological Reserve

 

Water attractions

 

  • Caye Caulkner (island beach)

  • Ambergris Caye

  • Great Blue Hole (snorkling, diving)

  • Actun Tunichil Muknal(ATM) cave

  • Barton Creek Cave

  • Emerald Forest Reef (snorkling)

  • Davis Falls

  • Rio On Pools

 

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The above lists summarize the attractions in Belize and highlights the cultural tips. For more information visit www.belize.com .

Dos and Don'ts  (cultural tips)
Belize beauty
Belize map

Belize map

SHARK RAY ALLEY-Belize

SHARK RAY ALLEY-Belize

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Orangewalk_Mural_Belize

Santa-Rita-Maya-Site-Corozal-Belize

Santa-Rita-Maya-Site-Corozal-Belize

Guanacaste National Park_Belize

Guanacaste National Park_Belize

Cahal Pech_Belize

Cahal Pech_Belize

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Cerros-Maya-archaeology_Belize

Lamanai site _Belize

Lamanai site _Belize

Museum of Belize

Museum of Belize

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Ruins_Belize

St Johns Cathedral_Belize

St Johns Cathedral_Belize

Sugar mill ruins_Belize

Sugar mill ruins_Belize

Corozal-Santa Rita-Maya-Archaeology_Belize

Corozal-Santa Rita-Maya-Archaeology_Belize

Xunantunich_Belize

Xunantunich_Belize

Blue Hole_Belize

Blue Hole_Belize

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belize-city-house-of-culture-big

Culture House_Belize

Culture House_Belize

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Maya_ruin Belize

Altun Ha_Belize

Altun Ha_Belize

ATM sign Belize

ATM sign Belize

Belize Courthouse

Belize Courthouse

Barton Creek_Belize

Barton Creek_Belize

ATM cave-Belize

ATM cave-Belize

  • Do haggle when buying souvenirs from street vendors

  • Do remember to "go slow": it's one of Belize's national motto

  • Do be friendly, Belizeans are friendly and do not like to be ignored

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  • Don't take photographs of locals without permission, especially local children

  • Don't get in confrontation if possible

  • Don't be angry or embarrass at catcalls from locals, its common and friendly

  • Don't be flashy with wealth and prosperity

  • Don't disrespect the natural habitat, the locals work hard to protect it

  • Don't expect a strict time schedule for transport or events, time is flexible

When planning to travel and visit other countries that you are not familiar with, it is good to learn a few things in addition to the attractions and activities that the country has to offer to make your visit just great. Why not learn a little of their culture and the Dos and Don'ts to help you understand whats acceptable and whats not to help you fit in the community.

 

Here is a small list below which should make interesting reading. Feast your eyes as well on the slide show gallery of photos depicting interesting places to look out for on your visit to Belize. Enjoy!

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