Belize is a rather unique Central American country in that its official language is English. This means that more and more North American people are considering it a premier vacation spot. Whether you are a family, planning your honeymoon, looking for some solo adventure, or want to plan a getaway with your spouse, Belize is sure to have something for you.
Below are 7 things Belize is best known for.
Belize is a popular vacation destination
Belize is world-renowned as a popular tourism destination. It has five different environments to satisfy any sort of vacation spot. It is also a tropical paradise that does not require fluency in Spanish to truly enjoy.
Belize is the heartland of the ancient Maya empire
Belize is known for being the heartland of the Maya empire. The carbon dating of relics and sites indicates that the Maya are as old as 2,600 BCE. Belize is also home to the most number of Maya ruins in the region.
Belize is the least populated country in Central America
Belize is known for having the least population in Central America and having a potpourri of cultures. Despite being the home to less than 390,000 people in this country, you can encounter people directly descended from the Ancient Maya, the Afro-Indian Garifuna, Latinos, Chinese, and even Mennonites.
Belize is known for having the only jaguar preserve in the world
Belize is known for having the only jaguar preserve in the world. Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary is a picturesque conservation center in the middle of gorgeous forests and waterfalls. It has also served as the planet’s only nature preserve for jaguars, the smallest of the big cats.
Belize is known for having one of the largest sinkholes in the world
Belize is known for having one of the largest sinkholes in the world. The Great Blue Hole is a giant underwater sinkhole that spans 1,043 feet across and 407 feet deep. This happens to be one of the country’s more iconic landmarks due to its distinct coloring when contrasted to the waters of the Caribbean Sea and as a regular tourist spot for divers and fans of sea life.
Belize is known for its pristine jungles and rainforests
Belize is known for pristine jungles and rainforests. Roughly half of the entire country is covered in jungle and 80% of Belize’s rainforests are protected by the government. These moist, forested regions serve as the home of jaguars, tapirs, crocodiles, ocelots, more than 500 species of birds, and thousands of flowers.
Belize is known for having the second-largest barrier reef in the world
Belize is known for having the largest barrier reef in the northern hemisphere. While everyone knows Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, the Belize Barrier Reef is the second largest barrier reef on the planet and attracts over 260,000 people a year to dive and fish.
If any of these many activities and sites grab your interest you will need somewhere to stay. If you happen to be vacationing in Placencia, Belize, may we recommend Chabil Mar Villas? Chabil Mar can provide you with the top amenities and accommodations so that your relaxation is just as excellent as your thrilling moments.
Visit our website chabilmarvillas.com for more information on Belize, and don’t hesitate to send us an email, or call US/CAN Toll Free: 1-866-417-2377, Local: (011-501) 523-3606, if you have questions or need help in planning a Belize vacation.
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