| ABOUT BELIZE, home of the Maya and the
world's largest living coral reef. Boat around the barrier reef
islands. Swim, beach-comb and snorkel. With its Great Barrier reef,
Belize has long been renowned for some of the best scuba diving in
the world. In more recent years, however, this small country wedged
between Mexico and Guatemala has become one of the world's premier
destinations for ecotourism. Rugged mountain ranges dense tropical
rainforest, lush interior jungles and natural beaches comprise
Belize's diverse geography. A vast array of flora and fauna inhabit
the country. Jaguars and mountain lions roam freely, playful howler
monkeys chatter from the treetops and hundreds of species of exotic
birds and butterflies make their home here as well. An extensive
variety of orchids dot the vibrant landscape. With its natural
scenery, Belize is a captivating destination filled with beauty and
adventure. |
| DIVING WORLD.- Belize is the nature
capital of the diving world. Well-traveled divers find
many memorable diving adventures in Belize offshore
reefs. With 185 miles of adjacent reef and dozens of
cayes, this country is known "the divers paradise".
Popular Dive
Destinations of Belize: Placencia, Ambergris Caye,
Glover's Reef, Lighthouse Reef & Turneffe Atoll.Best
Diving Season: March through October. Besides diving
Belize also offers diverse land attractions and
eco-tours: rainforest, Mayan ruins, caves, rivers,
waterfalls and numerous wildlife sanctuaries and
preserves. |
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