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Tobacco Caye is a tiny island that lies ten miles off the coast of Dangriga, Belize. The island is only about one mile long and half a mile wide, making it the perfect place to relax ... moreand escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
There are no roads or vehicles on Tobacco Caye, so the only way to get around is by walking or by renting a kayak. The island is also home to a number of small restaurants and bars, where you can enjoy fresh seafood and local drinks.
Walking will get your way around this small island or kick back and relax on a hammock tied to a coconut tree. There are no roads or vehicles on this island.
If you are looking for a peaceful and tranquil island vacation, Tobacco Caye is the perfect place for you.
Type of Destination: Caye (Island)
District/Region: Caye (Island)
Tikal is an ancient Mayan citadel in the rainforests of northern Guatemala. Possibly dating to the 1st century A.D., Tikal flourished between 200 and 850 A.D. and was later abandoned. ... moreIts iconic ruins of temples and palaces include the giant, ceremonial Lost World (Mundo Perdido) Pyramid and the Temple of the Grand Jaguar. At 70 meters, Temple IV is the tallest pre-Columbian structure in the Americas.
Type of Attraction: Archaeological Site
District/Region: Guatemala
Lark Caye Private Island is a family-owned private island located five minutes by boat from Placencia and thirty minutes from San Pedro. The island is lined with mangroves along the ... moreshoreline that protects the island and nurses aquatic life and is abundant in coconut trees.
Type of Destination: Caye (Island)
District/Region: Near Placencia
Noj Kaax Meen Elijio Panti National Park, like other renowned nature preserves scattered throughout Belize, is blessed with both natural wonders and ancient mysteries, with the added ... moretouch of lush jungles and wildlife, making it a prime explorer’s location.
Travels in this over 16,000 acres of preserved jungles, rivers, streams, medicinal trails and Ancient Maya ceremonial (underworld) caving system, will reveal evidence of Belize’s Ancient Maya residents, such as potteries, etc.
The cave was named after Mr. Elijio Panti, a local spiritual and herbal healer, who died at the age of 103 in 1996.
Type of Attraction: National Park
Chiquibul National Park is Belize's largest national park. It is 1,073 km² (414 square miles). The park is located in the Cayo District of Belize and borders Guatemala. The park is ... morehome to a diverse range of plant and animal life, including jaguars, scarlet macaws, keel-billed motmots, kinkajous, and many other species.
The national park is also home to Caracol, a Mayan city that was once one of the largest cities in the Maya world. Caracol was abandoned in the 10th century, but its ruins remain an important archaeological site.
It has Belize's largest breeding population of scarlet macaws. New insect and crustacean species have been discovered in the park. The biological diversity of the park has not yet been fully explored. In 1993, a botanist from Missouri Botanical Garden collected more than 130 plant species previously unreported in Belize. Three of these species had never before been reported in Central America.
Barton Creek Cave is a wet cave located in the Moutain Pine Ridge area of Belize. The cave is about 2 miles long and is home to a variety of Maya artifacts, including ceramics, figurines, ... moreand human skeletons.
The cave is also home to a number of stalactites and stalagmites, which have been forming for thousands of years. Visitors can explore the cave by canoeing or by walking.
If you want adventure, the drive here alone should get you ready for this cave expedition.
One of the most interesting discoveries was a necklace composed of perforated animal finger bones and a carved bone. The carving depicts a seated figure with his hands across his waist and legs facing forward.
The cave is a popular destination for adventure seekers and is a great place to learn about the history and culture of the Maya.
Type of Attraction: Archaeological Site, Cave
This Marine Reserve is located approximately 22 miles from Placencia on the main barrier reef. This area is one of the more popular spot for day excursions from Placencia and offers ... moregreat snorkeling and with our version of Shark, Ray and Turtle alley. Visitors to this reserve are guaranteed to have the time of their lives snorkeling and swimming with these creatures in their natural environment. The small coral islands offers the perfect place for an island bar-b-que or a picnic lunch.
Type of Attraction: Aquatic Wonder, Marine Reserve, Nature Reserve
District/Region: Caribbean Sea
Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (PGIA) is Belize's only international airport. The airport is located 10 miles from Belize City in Ladyville, Belize District. PGIA is named ... moreafter Philip S.W. Goldson, a Belizean politician who served as the country's first prime minister.
The airport is owned by the Government of Belize and Belize Airport Authority and operated by the Belize Airport Concession Company Limited under t a Concession Agreement. PGIA is a major economic driver for Belize, and it is the gateway to the country for tourists and business travelers.
The PGIA is served by a number of airlines, including American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, and Tropic Air. The airport also has a number of cargo airlines that serve the region.
If you are planning to travel to Belize, you will most likely arrive at PGIA. The airport is a modern facility with all the amenities you need for a comfortable flight.
Type of Destination: International Airport
Off the southern tip of Ambergris Caye is Belize's oldest marine reserve,the Hol Chan Marine Reserve. Hol Chan is Mayan for "little channel." The entire reserve focuses on a cut through ... morethe reef (called a quebrada) which is little more than 25 yards (23 m) wide and 30 feet (9 m) deep about 4 miles southeast of San Pedro.
The reserve was formed primarily as a community-based initiative due to concern over the high level of uncontrolled, often destructive fishing and diving activities in the area. Reserve status was also called for by international organizations such as the New York Zoological Society (NYZS) and Peace Corps, due to the unique formation of the channel, the abundant fishery resources (including conch and lobster) and the feasibility of including an interlinked system of coral reef, seagrass and mangrove habitats in this area.
The entire reserve covers approximately three square miles (7.8 sq km)
As translated in Maya as “Little Channel,” the Hol Chan Marine Reserve refers to the deep cut or “quebrada” in the barrier reef off Ambergris Caye. This protected zone encompasses a total of 13,632 acres of marine waters, which includes four (4) zones:
– Zone A: Coral Reef (640 acres)
– Zone B: Sea Grass Beds (5,376)
– Zone C: Mangroves (6,336)
– Zone D: Shark Ray Alley (1,280)
Located approximately four (4) miles south of San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, this top snorkeling zone is Belize’s first marine reserve legislated in July 1987.
Its popularity has been primarily centered on the schools of friendly docile nurse sharks, silver and colorful fishes. This snorkeler haven is also home to a few endangered species of marine life, such as: Loggerhead Turtle, Green Turtle, Nassau Grouper, Star Coral, Staghorn Coral and Elkhorn Coral.
Type of Attraction: Aquatic Wonder, Marine Reserve, Nature Reserve
District/Region: Near Ambergris Caye
The Community Baboon Sanctuary is the first of its kind in Belize. The sanctuary opened is doors on the 23rd of February, 1985. ... more
The sanctuary is runned by a Non Governmental, community base organization managed by the Women's Conservation Group (Local women from the area). The sanctuary holds about 4,000-5,000 black Howler Monkeys. The population of Howler Monkey has increase since the start of the sanctuary.
The monkeys at the sanctuary have become used to visitors and, as a result, you are able to get closer than usual to them.
Type of Attraction: Nature Reserve
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