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Thousand Foot Falls is a sight to behold. With 1,290 acres designated as a monument within the Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve, it is located only an hour and a half from San Ignacio ... moreTown.
Did-you-know that the actual height of this waterfall is 1,600 feet?
This waterfall is picturesque and is the highest waterfall in the country. It is also thought to be the highest in the entire Central American region.
Adventures are endless here. Take a hike down the trail and enjoy a refreshing dip into the freshwater stream. This stream runs through the Maya Mountains, down Thousand Foot Falls and into River Valley-Roaring Creek. The water stream eventually connects to the Belize River.
Get ready for nature-adventure that is second to none. Explore Thousand Foot Falls!
Type of Attraction: Waterfall
Want to learn about our founding father? Head to the George Price Center for Peace and Development to explore how Belize became Belize. It has a museum, library and cultural center.
Type of Attraction: Museum
St. John's Cathedral is the oldest Anglican church in Central America. It was built in 1812 with bricks that were transported by ship from England. The cathedral is located in Belize ... moreCity, and it is a popular tourist destination.
Four Kings of the Mosquito Coast were crowned here from 1815 to 1845. The Mosquito Coast was a region of Central America that was once ruled by the British.
St. John's Cathedral is a beautiful and historic building. It is a great place to learn about the history of Belize and the Anglican Church.
Type of Attraction: Landmark
The Belize Supreme Court is a beautiful and historic building that is located in Belize City. The building was built in 1926 after the previous one burned down in 1918. The new building ... morewas designed in the New Orleans style, and it is one of the most iconic buildings in Belize.
The Supreme Court building is known for its filigreed iron stairs, its balcony rails, and its four-sided clock. The stairs are made of wrought iron, and they are decorated with intricate patterns. The balcony rails are also made of wrought iron, and they are decorated with flowers and vines. The four-sided clock is located on the top of the building, and it is visible from all over Belize City.
The Supreme Court building is a popular tourist destination, and it is a must-see for anyone visiting Belize City. The building is also a significant historical landmark, and it is a reminder of the rich history of Belize.
Type of Attraction: Landmark
Chaa Creek Natural History Centre is a great place to learn about the natural world of Belize. The center has a number of jars featuring pickled snakes and butterflies, as well as ... morea screened-in butterfly breeding center.
The pickled specimens are a great way to see the intricate details of these creatures. The naturalist who guides you through the center will be able to tell you about each specimen and its role in the ecosystem.
The butterfly breeding center is home to a variety of species, including the Blue Morpho, and electric blue butterfly that resembles jade earrings. The butterflies are free to fly around the center, and you can get a close-up look at them.
Type of Attraction: Wildlife Sanctuary
Take a trail through Rainforest Medicine Trail to learn about natural and traditional Maya medicine. The trail is located in the Moutain Prine Ridge Forest Reserve in Belize. ... more
The trail is home to a variety of plants that the Maya used for medicinal purposes. Some of the plants include the red gumbo-limbo, which was used the treat fevers and infections; the chaya tree, which was used to treat anemia and diarrhea; and the name tree, which was used to treat coughs and colds.
Want to try them for yourself? Pick up some Maya medicinal products in the gift shop.
The Rainforest Medicine Trail is a great way to learn about the natural world of Belize and the traditional medicine of the Maya. It is a must-visit for anyone interested in natural medicine or the history of Belize.
Type of Attraction: Landmark
Belize Botanic Gardens is 45 acres of native and exotic plants growing in the Cayo district of western Belize. The garden is in a valley on the banks of the Macal River, surrounded ... moreby the Maya Mountain foothills.
Within the Gardens’ 45 acres are several miles of trails and pathways open for visitors to explore.
Learn how the Maya made use of the healing properties of medicinal plants found along the medicine trail; meander through a tropical fruit orchard as you make your way towards the orchid house to view a collection of native plants and orchids.
You can hike the rainforest trail and see mahogany, the water vine, vanilla, allspice, and the “Bullet Tree”, a hardwood fashioned into shields by the Maya to defend against Spanish bullets.
Featuring nearly 100 unique palm species from Belize and around the world, the palm area has its own exhibit displaying some of the palms many uses. Nearby cycad circle showcases an ancient and endangered plant species, while zingiber alley hosts a colorful array of gingers and heliconias, just waiting to be admired.
Upe Nai is a Mayan cultural experience and butterfly farm located in San Antonio Cayo. Authentic local food, Butterfly House, Manakin Birding Trail, Maya Farm, Fresh fruits and vegetables, ... moreMaya Food and cooking classes. A great place to immerse yourself in the Maya culture and traditions.
Type of Attraction: Cultural Center, Nature Reserve
The Crooked Tree Museum and Cultural Heritage Center is a community museum and education organization dedicated to sharing the deep history of the lower Belize River Watershed. The ... moremuseum was established in 2018 by the Belize River East Archaeology (BREA) project, and it is located in the village of Crooked Tree, Belize.
The mission of the Museum is to collect, display, study, and exhibit material culture that tells the rich stories that comprise this history in order to advance knowledge and understanding of the people that have shaped Belize over time. The permanent exhibition that is housed in the Museum focuses on the history of human-environment interactions in the region, spanning as much as 10,000 years of continuous human occupation.
The exhibition includes artifacts from Paleoindian times to the ancient Maya, as well as from the colonial period. The museum also has a library and research center, and it offers a variety of educational programs for visitors of all ages.
Type of Attraction: Cultural Center, Museum
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