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With its western border in the Central American rainforest and its eastern seashore hugging the Caribbean Sea, this little country perched on the Yucatan Peninsula offers a unique mix of mainland and beach attractions. Just two hours from the U.S.A. by air, Belize is a popular destination for visitors from North America. Daily flights from the U.S. and Latin America make this sun-drenched country with its entire coast on the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef system easy to reach. Beaches, pristine islands, the largest Barrier Reef in the Western Hemisphere, ancient Maya Ruins - this and more awaits you. You want a vacation. A place in the sun to live, invest or retire - we are what you may be looking for. A place with many adventures, experiences, wide open spaces, English and Spanish speaking, fun places and sheer beauty. Start planning your vacation now.

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John Carr Reflects On Ranching, Taxes, Business and Life In Belize

John Carr is a cowboy from Montana who emigrated to Belize and with his wife runs a cattle ranch and a resort near the City of Belmopan. He shared some of his thoughts on living and doing business here when he spoke at the opening of the National Agriculture and Trade Show. Acting Prime Minister Mr. Gaspar Vega was sitting right next to … [Read More...]

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No More Noh Mul: Road Contractor Bulldozes Maya Temple

In one of those only-in-Belize list of blunders, a major Maya Temple, the Nohmul pyramid has been razed and plundered by bulldozers and excavators looking for road fill. The destruction of this sacred monument built by the Maya some 3,500 years ago has stirred outrage in Belize and abroad. The incident came to light on 10 May when local television station Channel 7 broke the … [Read More...]

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Exploring Belizean wetlands via airboat.

Belize for Cruise Visitors : Day Trips, Shore Excursions, Things to Do

To be frank, no cruise ship visitor can get a taste of how spectacular Belize is from a day trip or shore excursion, especially if you are docked off Belize City. The country's diverse cultures, wildlife, tropical rainforests, caves, mountains and secluded islands and reef destinations merit a least a three night stay. As responsible Belizean born travel writers who live … Read More

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ADO Belize Mexico Bus Schedule

Autotransportes De Oriente (ADO) has provided the following bus schedule for their runs between Belize and Mexico. ADO links Belize and Mexico's southern Yucatan Peninsula with economical first class rapid transit runs. This service introduced in late 2011 has become popular with travelers who use Cancun as an air hub into and out of Belize to a[...]

The John Canoe Festival

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Ambergris Caye Hotels N to Z

San Pedro Ambergris Caye is handily the most visited tourism destination in Belize. Here is where you want to be if you like the hustle and bustle and nightlife of a popular destination. The hotel listings on this page of San Pedro Ambergris Caye Hotels in alphabetical order N to Z. All listings have been hand-check for accuracy. Kindly use the Con[...]

Activities

There are so many things to do in Belize that is is impossible to list them all here. But we start off with some ideas. Cave tubing - but with a twist - down an underground river once used by the ancient Maya as a ceremonial ritual. Explore dozens of inland cities, towns and villages and sample local culture, scenery, cuisine and historic sights. L[...]

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A former British colony, Central American Belize is very much Caribbean in spirit. Twice the size of Jamaica and larger than El Salvador, this not so tiny country offers a bounty of sun, sand, islands, mountains, caves, rainforests, ancient archaeology and wildlife like no other in the region. Forty three per cent of this English and Spanish s[...]

Best Time To Travel To Belize

The best time to visit Belize may depend on what you want to do. For example if you are an avid SCUBA diver, the best time may be when the waters are generally calm and this is in summer which is the off season for tourism. The tourism high season in Belize coincides with the cool and dry seasons - November to April. Thanksgiving, the fourth Thursd[...]