Sunday, May 26, 2013

There Is Something About Belize

By Linda Patterson


The country Belize is located in Central America on the Caribbean coastline. This amazing place is bordered on north by Mexico, on the east by the Caribbean Sea and on the south by Guatemala.

Belize tours will take you to a great vacation adventure. The natural and beautiful attractions of this country make it very appealing to tourists around the world. This place is really blessed as it has pristine waters, barrier reefs, tropical forests, majestic mountains, amazing Mayan ruins and very friendly and warm people.

Ancient Mayan Ruins

Belize is where the earliest Mayan civilizations flourished therefore the Mayan culture is a huge part of the heritage of this country. About one to two million ancient Mayas lived in this country during the peak of their civilization. Although this civilization is extinct yet the strong presence of the Mayan influence remains because of the existence of the ancient ruins.

Every visitor is fascinated upon seeing the ancient ruins of the Mayas as these structures are amazing, displaying the architectural skills of this ancient people. Visitors to this place are not only attracted to these breathtaking pyramids and temples but they feel great respect for the people behind the construction of these buildings. Even if this civilization is gone yet their contributions to the world has stood the test of time. The structures that remained would always remind us that there was once an civilization that has flourished and left behind a legacy that is still influencing us today.

The region's most visited Maya sites include Cahal Pech, Nim Li Punit, Altun Ha, Lubaantun, Cerros, Xunantunich, Lamanai and Caracol. Tikal is definitely deemed as a Mayan site of Belize because it's more accessible from Belize than from Guatemala proper.

Marine Wonderland Of Water Lovers

The water of the Caribbean Sea is crystal clear and azure, making it a real marine wonderland. The barrier reef of Belize extends for nearly 185 miles and it is deemed to be the second largest barrier reef on earth. It's a marine wonderland because it holds about 200 isolated cays, over 400 tropical fish species, 70 coral varieties, coral atolls, mangroves as well as paradise-like beaches.

It is indeed a must-see place for any diving enthusiast as this is a home to a diver's paradise called the Blue Hole. This natural hole is thought to be a cave whose roof might have fallen countless years back. With the passing of time, the cave has been shaped into a nearly perfect hole that provides the most exceptional view of suspended stalactites and stalagmites.

Apart from enjoying the Belizean sun, there are loads of water activities to enjoy like snorkeling, swimming, sailing, wind surfing, kayaking, kite surfing or water skiing and more.

The Undiscovered Beauty Of Belize

The highlight of Belize is its natural beauty that is appealing. It truly is comparable to a tucked away paradise with a lot of unspoiled rivers, astonishing waterfalls, verdant vegetation and also out of the ordinary caves. There are many tropical rainforests in this country and a lot of them are in short distance with one another. All of them possess natural charm with abundant animal wildlife such as Howler monkeys, Tapirs, jaguars and pumas.

It is deemed as Mother Nature's best kept secret because of the unspoiled natural beauty it holds.

Warm And Friendly People

Any kind of destination can't be regarded as an excellent place when the local people aren't friendly. People in this place are really warm and friendly that is why this place is one of their top choices to visit.

Most of the people here are a combination of different races like the Mestizos from the Spanish Mayan people or the Creoles from the African and British settlers.

There are also various races that have moved into this country such as the Chinese and Lebanese people.




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