Tuesday, July 20

Belize

Belize has a diverse offering of things to do, from hiking Mayan temples in the jungle to diving the longest barrier reef in the western hemisphere (can't forget the Blue Hole!) or the largest cave system in Central America!


The coast of Belize is the epitome of a beautiful tropical beach locale, while inland is a lush tropical rainforest abound with unique species of birds and mammals, as well as tropical flora and fauna. In addition to spectacular snorkel and dive sites along the reef and blue hole, there are hundreds of island to explore. By day, you can explore the exciting underwater world- watch schools of brightly colored fish, admire the beautiful reef, or simply enjoy the tropic waters- or discover the secrets of the ancient Mayan ruins & enjoy the wildlife! There are hundreds of ancient Maya sites to discover- some have been excavated while others are still jungle covered! Belize's cave system never ceases to amaze. Many caves have been explored and documented, yet still many more remain to be found. While admiring the stalagmites and stalactites, you can also see evidence of the Maya in the form of pottery, gifts of carved jade, embedded footprints, and even human skeletal remains!

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“The Great Blue Hole is a large underwater sinkhole off the coast of Belize. It lies near the center of Lighthouse Reef, a small atoll 70 kilometres (43 mi) from the mainland and Belize City. The hole is circular in shape, over 300 metres (984 ft) across and 125 metres (410 ft) deep. It was formed as a limestone cave system during the last glacial period when sea levels were much lower. As the ocean began to rise again, the caves flooded, and the roof collapsed. Believed to be the world’s largest feature of its kind, the Great Blue Hole is part of the larger Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System, a World Heritage Site of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).”

Here's a great article from GotSaga via TravelDudes-- 4 Fantastic Places in Belize that You may never heard of before


2 comments:

  1. The Great Blue Hole off of Belize ranks as one of the top 9 places to dive!
    http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/09/08/best-dive-spots-photos_n_707596.html#s135180

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  2. Hi,

    Belize now attracts over one million annual visitors seeking to explore the attractions of a unique Caribbean country in Central America. It offers a breathtaking range of attractions for visitors. Thanks a lot...

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