Tuesday, June 2, 2009

Belize Tourism

Belize is a hot destination for over 850,000 tourists annually. If you are seeking offshore kayaking adventures, beautiful walks through national parks, or explorations through mysterious Mayan territory then Belize is the spot for you. Belize has perfect mild temperatures, glorious beaches, and a history as rich as its texture.

The vast expanse of national parks, wildlife sanctuaries and marine reserves reach across 40% of the country and it is all protected territory. This creates a vast haven for many species that would otherwise be subject to scarcity or even extinction. It is a blessed land for all to view, experience, and enjoy. Crooked Tree Wildlife sanctuary is the most famous sanctuary in Belize. In this sanctuary a bird-watcher can find themselves enveloped in paradise.

It has been recently discovered that Mayan culture and civilization was centered in Belize. We all know that Belize is home to a hoard of Mayan treasures. Mayan templates, towns and cities, observatories and palaces, only a few of which have been uncovered. This is an amazing amount of Mesoamerican heritage packed into magnificent jungles and long-abandoned cities of the past.

The largest island in Belize is the Ambergris Caye, as well as being the hottest destination for tourists. This island is also the home to San Pedro, the infamous, singular town on this luxurious island.

There is so much to do in this rich land. The obvious treasures are the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean, and the Mayan mountains and heritage and history that abound. But some of the underlining spectacles are found in the tropical rainforests, limestone caves, surrounding waterfalls, ancient temples and ruins, zip lining in the forests, even snorkeling near the barrier reef.

What magnificence. What adventure. It is too much to try to describe, because words just do not hold a light to the true sights and spectacles that await. If there is a place that everyone needs to discover, at least once, this is it. It is Belize, and it awaits.

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