Belize is a small country in Central America that borders Mexico to the north and Guatemala to the south and west; while, in the east, it presents an important extension of blue waters of the Caribbean Sea; without a doubt, its main attraction is its majestic nature .
Belize attractions
The territory of Belize is small, but it offers the most diverse types of experiences : beaches with white sand and blue water (Ambergris Caye and Caye Caulker), Mayan ruins, tropical forests and the largest and most intact barrier reef in the northern hemisphere. for which the country is well known, attracting divers from all over the world.
The Blue Hole is one of the main attractions of this Central American country; a bulge in the earth that has a perfect circular shape 300 meters in diameter and a maximum depth of 124 m. A paradise for lovers of underwater life.
Belize is a country with a coastline of more than 500 kilometers , full of atolls and famous “Blue Holes”; because, in reality, there is more than one. The main dive sites are Turneffe Islands, Lighthouse Reef, Glover Atoll, and Ambergris Caye. In addition, it is a well-known destination for “Cruises”, with a wide range of resorts specialized in diving. Therefore, if you are interested in knowing the marine beauties of Belize, we recommend visiting it between April and June, the best time to enjoy clear and calm waters.
Full of stories and temples of the Mayan civilization, with 40% of its territory transformed into parks and nature reserves, Belize is awarded for its interest in the preservation of wildlife ; in addition to the interest it has always shown for its tropical forests. Likewise, it is one of the most sought-after destinations in the world for bird watchers. At the Croocked Tree Ecological Sanctuary, thousands of migratory birds gather every year, mainly in the months of April and May.
Belize, a particular country
Belize has 220,000 inhabitants and a surprising harmony between races and languages , ranging from the Mayan culture, to English, through the Garifuna, Spanish, Indians and Chinese. At the beginning of the 16th century, it was the scene of the resistance of the Mayan civilization against the Spanish colonizers who, before facing them, had to overcome the difficulty of getting around the extensive coral barrier that protects the region’s coastline.
Perhaps for this reason, very late in comparison with the other Iberian American countries, Belize ended up being colonized by the English in 1862. It was then called British Honduras. With its recent independence, in 1981, it was renamed Belize. Belmopan, in the center of the country, is its capital; although Belize City is the best known city. Queen Elizabeth, head of state of this country , has her face stamped on the stamps and national money bills.
It should be noted that it is the place that belongs to the Commonwealth where there is a greater Spanish-speaking population. Up to three languages are spoken , firstly Spanish, English, and Creole; from African slaves, who arrived with pirates and English settlers.
