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Ruins
Mayan Ruins and Temples
Maya Ruins are one of the main Belize attractions and make the country stand out from other one-dimensional destinations such as manufactured beaches, concrete roads and franchise fast food joints on every corner.
The area was once the very center of the ancient Maya Civilization and they have left their mark in one of the largest concentrations of temples and underground ritual chambers, as well as a magnificent repository of art in gold, jade, obsidian, pottery, elaborate stone carvings and paintings.
This vast civilization that reached its apex when Europe was in the Dark Ages virtually disappeared about a thousand years ago but their descendants remain in the indigenous Maya consisting of various sub ethnic groups including the Yucatec, the Mopan, the Ketchi and the Xol. Some of the best known Maya sites include Xunantunich, Caracol, Altun Ha and Lubaantun. But we suggest you make up you mind after looking at our Top Ten Maya Sites To Visit In Belize.
Canoeing and Kayaking
Want to relax and participate in one of the most visually exciting activities you can do while in Belize?... Well enjoy canoeing and kayaking in and around the area's rivers, canals and fabulous lagoons.
You can be sure you will enjoy the lush flora and numerous wildlife sightings while soaking up the sun.
Many lagoons provide fabulous paddling adventures and are located along the shoreline of our for all travelers to enjoy.
Other waterways inland and in the north lend themselves to inspiring paddling adventures. Laguna Verde is a small spring fed lake located about four miles north of Gallon Jug near Chan Chich. Its name, Laguna Verde refers to the emerald green hue of the water. As you approach the lake you will find a small bathhouse which offers canoes, oars and lifejackets for rent. Once inside Laguna Verde you will see scenic beauty, birds singing and the wail of the howler monkeys infectiously charming. There are two small islands inside supporting various wildlife as well as dense flora… A great hold-over for weary paddlers.
You should also plan a trip to explore Dawson Creek and the New River Lagoon. Start by paddling up Dawson Creek from the New River Lagoon. You will notice a vivid presence of wildlife within the tropical flora during your journey. Canoeing through the water lilies is in itself relaxing and be sure to notice the fish feeding on insects that are resting on the water’s surface. The entrance to Dawson Creek is only about five hundred feet from the Lamanai Outpost Lodge.
Another journey worth taking is exploring Fish Creek located at Blue Creek Village. This creek is truly a bird sanctuary where one can record sightings of many species including Green Heron, Bromeliad Flycatcher, Anhinga, Great Blue Heron, Kingfisher, Boat Bill Heron, Tiger Heron, Cormorant, Red Winged Blackbird, Night Heron, Pygmy Kingfisher, Social Flycatcher, Amazon Kingfisher, Fruit Bat and Agaumi Heron. Fish Creek is lined by Red Mangrove as well as water lilies and serves as a home to a variety of invertebrate and juvenile fish species. The Rio Bravo joins Fish Creek just a few miles up the creek. Further up river as it widens one can see orchids and bromeliads setting on mangroves, coconut palms and palmettos. As the current picks up and paddling becomes easier the journey soon comes to an end in the green waters surrounding Blue Creek Village.
There are many areas all over Belize that offer great canoeing and kayaking experiences.
Sea kayaking has also grown in popularity because of the relatively calm, reef-protected seas. Sea kayakers favor the calm waters of the Chetumal Bay area and Hol Chan Channel. Many of the cayes provide great sea kayaking experiences. Water skiing, windsurfing, Sunfish and Hobie Cats sailing are also popular. Most resorts offer instruction and rental equipment upon request.
Reef
Diving and Snorkeling in Belize
Belize is known to have some of the finest diving in the northern Hemisphere. Why? Belize is situated next to 185 miles of continuous reef. Nearly every species of Caribbean coral grows in its waters; such as pillar, brain, elkhorn and lettuce leaf, just to name a few.
Millions of fish as well as an unparalleled assortment of reef life come together with divers and snorkelers exploring their waters. Most dive operators in Belize are PADI certified, Ambergris Caye has many dive companies. One of the premiere companies in the country is locate in Hopkins, Hamanasi.
One dive destination in northern Belize is Boca Bacalar Chico Marine Reserve. This reserve is a protected area under the management of the Belze Fisheries Department. This organization supports controlled tourism activity in the Marine Reserve while offering education of fisheries management and preservation of the marine habitats. Tours and dive trips at Boca Bacalar Chico can be arranged locally.Not far offshore you will find numerous dive operators in San Pedro on Ambergris Caye. All operators dive points of interest in and around the Belize Barrier Reef as well as traveling to the Lighthouse Reef Atoll where one can find some of the finest Belize dive spots such as the Blue Hole, explored by Jacque Cousteau as well as the world renown sites around Long Caye at Lighthouse Reef at the southern end of the Atolls. All provide one or two tank dives.
Snorkeling and diving with the Whale Shark is one of the seasonal attractions that brings many adventurers to Belize. These gentle giants are a marvel and many local companies offer excursions.
Fishing
The bays, rivers, lagoons and coastline of northern Belize support rich and abundant fishing environments. Snapper, Triggerfish, Grouper, Bonefish, Barracuda, Rainbow Runners, Tarpon and many other large species frequent the waters of the barrier reef and its outer atolls. In the deeper waters beyond the reef sport fishing is fabulous where you can catch Marlin, Sailfish, Mackerel, Wahoo, Bonito, Black Fin, Blue Fin and Albacore Tuna as well as Pompano. Full and half day fishing excursions in the deeper waters or trolling in the shallows of the protected reef are offered by experienced guides.
Northern Belize is home to a large resident population of tarpon averaging 50 pounds in the winter while exceeding over 100 pounds in the summer. Bonefish also have a year-round presence. Step off the beautiful beaches of Long Caye at Lighthouse Reef and you will find yourself in a healthy fish flat. Ambergris Caye, north to Rocky Point at the Bacalar Chico channel are considered to be two of the finest bone fishing areas in the country? Some have been known to reach 80 pounds.
The fisherman of Sarteneja are among the best in the country. This charming little fishing village has gained notoriety as a fisherman's hot spot far Barracuda, Snapper and Tarpon.
Southern Belize offers some of the best saltwater fly fishing, light tackle and trolling anglers can find anywhere, and the waters around Placencia (Dangriga south to Punta Gorda) are justifiably famous for permit - many anglers believe permit fishing here to be the best in the world. But southern Belize fishing isn't just about permit - other abundant species include bones, tarpon, snook, King Mackerel, tuna (Black- and Yellow- fin), snappers (Cubera, Mutton, Gray, Yellowtail), Barracuda, Crevalle Jack, Grouper and Wahoo. Local guides are well-known for their knowledge of local waters, general guiding ability and versatility.
Freshwater fishing in the lagoons of Belize have gained popularity. They support vibrant populations of Snook, Tarpon, Cubera and Snapper throughout the year. Corozal Bay is home to abundant fish populations capable of making the transition to saltwater. Visitors should first inquire about fishing regulations in the nearby towns prior to visiting one of the lagoons or rivers.
A significant portion of Belize's pristine marine eco-systems are protected with many areas designated as World Heritage Sites. United Nations funding and regular monitoring helps protect these areas. These inhabitants and habitats may not be destroyed or harmed in any way. Most tour guides and fishing guides enforce local catch and release fishing as well as low-impact fishing practices.
Belize is a unique fly fishing destination offering excellent fishing for bonefish, permit, tarpon, snook year-round; one of the few destinations to consistently produce "Grand Slams" (catching a bonefish, permit and a tarpon on a fly in the same day). One major feature that contributes to the consistency, variety, and quality of the fishing is the Barrier Reef (second largest barrier reef in the world) off the coast of Belize that extends almost 185 miles North - South and protects Belize's entire shoreline.
The time of year effects the fish that are caught. Here is a Monthly Guide to fish caught in Belize. Here are a couple of sites that might be helpful if you want to get serious about fishing in Belize. The Belize Fishing Report and The Anglers Adventures Newsletter.
Rainforest
The Belize Zoo
The internationally acclaimed Belize Zoo was started as a refuge for wild animals that had been used in making documentary films. An award-winning British documentary filmmaker Richard Foster made the first film on Belize wildlife here – Amate The Great Fig Tree for Partridge Films. The film is centered on the complex ecosystem that revolves around this magnificent tree found in Belize.
After completing the documentary Richard handed over the location used in the film, along with the animals, to ex pat environmentalist Sharon Matola who after years of hard work and with support from international organizations, transformed it into the Belize Zoo.
At the zoo you will not see drab concrete cells with iron bars like those common in other countries. Instead, the resident fauna are housed in as natural an environment as possible. Imagine a natural and real tropical rainforest with discreet enclosures interwoven into the trees and plants.
The zoo exhibits over 150 native animals, all orphaned, born at the zoo, or rehabilitated pets. The enclosures are described by visitors as large, airy and comfortable with natural pens.
Several of the animals native to the area are nocturnal, thus a visit to the zoo may be the only way to see them. The zoo is located 31 miles west of Belize City on the Western Highway. A related establishment, the Tropical Education Center is located across the highway and caters to wildlife researchers and students,
Bus transport passes by regularly, and if you are comfortable standing by the side of the road waiting for the next bus this is the economical way to go. You may also take a cab and ask the driver to wait for you – would cost about $60. so it might be wise to split a a cab. Some visitors make a day of it and rent a car, visiting both Xunantunich ruins, San Ignacio and the zoo in one day.
Exotic Tours
Exotic tours are a good way to see the rainforest of Belize. Several offer excursions through the rainforest that involve Cave Tubing, Rainforest Tours, Zip Line Tours, Horseback Riding, or Hikng. Most of these tours you will find to be fun, exiting, invigorating, and down right adventurous. The variety of the country offers experiences from the foot hills of the Mayan Mountains to the pristine jungle of Belize.
Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary
The Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary is a nature reserve in the Stann Creek District of south-central Belize. It was established to protect the forests, fauna and watersheds of an approximately 400 square kilometre area of the eastern slopes of the Maya Mountains. The reserve was founded in 1990 as the first wilderness sanctuary for the Jaguar and is regarded as a premier site for Jaguar preservation in the world. There are many opportunities to experience the rainforest in the Sanctuary, Many lodges arrange excursions check when you make your reservations.
Belize has a fascinating history with a diverse culture and
much to offer for residential, year-round, winter or vacation property.
With Mayan ruins and the abundant wildlife to the clear Caribbean waters,
Belize is one of the best places to invest in affordable tropical land.
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