Belize: Travel and Tourism
By Sandra Jin
Welcome to Belize
The Mesoamerican Reef
This excotic coral reef streches for over 600 miles along the coasts of Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, and Honduras, and is one of the world's largest reefs--second to only the Great Barrier Reef in Australia.
Ambergris Caye
Ambergris Caye is Belize's second largest island, located in the Caribbean Sea. Full of tropical undersea wildlife, it is sure to be an exciting experience!
Xunantunich
Located in Western Belize, Xunantunich is an ancient Mayan ruin and archaeological site. The ruin itself is covered with beautiful carvings that exhibit the ancient Mayan culture and civilization.
The Belize Zoo
The Belize Zoo is settled upon 29 acres of tropical savannah and exhibits over 150 animals, representing over 45 species, all native to Belize. A visit to the zoo is the best way to get an introduction to the animals of Belize, and to understand why it is important to protect the habitats that sustain them.
Caulker Caye
Caulker Caye is a small island off the coast of Belize--located in the Caribbean sea. Measuring in at about 1 mile by 5 miles. The town on the island is known as Caye Caulker Village
Hol Chan Marine Reserve
Off the southern tip of Ambergris Caye is Belize's oldest marine reserve,the Hol Chan Marine Reserve. Hol Chan is Mayan for 'little channel." It is home to all kinds of exotic marine life, and is a must for anyone visiting Belize.