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The Belize River, also known as "the Old River", runs 290km through the center of Belize. The river begins where the Mopan River and Macal River join just east of San Ignacio, Cayo, ... moreBelize.The river served as the main medium of commerce and communication between the interior and the coast until well into the twentieth century. Presently, the river is a vital source of water and domestic use for local people living along the river.
District/Region: Runs through center of Belize
The Great Blue Hole (or Blue Hole Natural Monument) is a popular attraction within the Belize Barrier Reef System, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located near the center of the Lighthouse ... moreReef, it is a large, magnificent underwater limestone sinkhole off the coast of Belize. This natural phenomenon is approximately 1000 feet across and over 400 feet deep, and is the largest marine sinkhole hole on earth.
Divers descend into the Blue Hole’s tranquil abyss to see geological wonders and fascinating marine life. Giant stalactites, dripstone sheets, and columns are located in the Gallery at the southern rim of the Blue Hole. These structures formed in a dry cavern above sea level during glacial periods.
Jacques Cousteau revealed the secrets of the mysterious Blue Hole to millions of viewers in 1971 through the television series The Undersea World of Jacques-Yves Cousteau. Today, dive boats follow the way of the famous Calypso to explore one of the world’s best destinations for scuba diving. Come to Belize to experience the Great Blue Hole via diving trips, snorkeling trips, flyover tours, and skydiving jumps.
Type of Attraction: Aquatic Wonder
District/Region: Caribbean Sea
The Macal River runs through the Cayo District, Belize. It meets with the Mopan River at Branch Mouth to form what is called the Belize River. The size of the Macal River catchment ... morebasin is approximately 1492 square kilometers. The Macal River rises in a rugged portion of the Maya Mountains and flows in a northerly direction where it joins with the Mopan.
The Mopan River runs from the Peten Department of Guatemala to Branch Mouth, Cayo District, Belize. At Branch Mouth it merges with the Macal River to form what is called the Belize ... moreRiver.
The Mopan River is an important source of drinking water in Belize and is also one of the best rivers to enjoy water sports including swimming, tubing, canoeing, fishing, etc.
A trip to Xunantunich takes visitors across the Mopan River before the hike (or drive) up the hill to the main plaza of the ruins.
District/Region: From Peten, Guatemala - Branch Mouth, Belize
The Museum of Belize is an art and history museum. Located in Belize City, this museum was built between the years of 1854 and 1857 while Belize was still under Britain's rule, and ... moreinitially served as a prison. It was later transformed to The Museum of Belize in 2002. The museum is divided into three sections: History, Exhibits and Activities. The museum of Belize strives to provide inclusive history and learning experiences of Belize's history and Culture.
To learn more about the museum, watch our video above, or read our blog.
Opening Hours:
9am to 4:30pm, Tuesday through Saturday.
(Closed on Mondays and National Holidays)
Type of Attraction: Museum
Features: Phone Service, Parking
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
An exhilarating 1.5-hour nature hike to this impressive cave with a guide offers amazing views of the rainforest and Maya farming practices. The return trip can be made on a canoe.
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
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Type of Attraction: Museum
The Tres Cocos Channel is located inside of the barrier reef. The area is only 4-8ft deep, but there is a variety of marine life to explore. You will see numerous species of fish, ... moreas well as Elkhorn Corals and large Brain Corals in the area.
District/Region: Near Ambergris Caye
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