Information on Belize - a great place for travelers

Belize is a small country and few people know about its existence. Nevertheless, Belize has everything it takes for a country to be a perfect holiday destination. With its total area of 22,966 km² (or 8,867 sq miles) and a population of little over 300,000 people, there is plenty of space left for natu

re. Another interesting thing about Belize is its various cultures.
Belize borders Mexico to its North, Guatemala to its West and the Caribbean Sea to its South and East. This demographical position blesses Belize with gorgeous beaches, many small islands called Cays, impressive scuba dive and snorkel reefs, ancient Mayan ruins, lush jungle with beautiful rivers; and even a mountain range featuring 1124 meter (or 3688 feet) as its highest point.

Belize is the only English-speaking country in Central America as the country was colonized by the British. Nevertheless, the majority of its population is of Mexican or Guatemalan descent, which is why

Spanish is widely spoken too. The second most common and perhaps Belize’s “own” language is Creole. English is often usually a second language (after Spanish or Creole). Indigenous cultures found in Belize are Maya and Garifuna. The Mayan culture is also found in Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador and has a much more numerous population than the Garinagu. Nowadays Garinagu are found on the Caribbean coasts of Belize, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua.

The areas that attract most tourism are the Cayo District, which borders Guatemala, and the Belize Cays off the Caribbean Coast. Visiting these two top travel destinations makes for a perfect vacation due to its variety in landscape and activities.

The Cayo District offers the active traveler tours to Mayan ruins, canoe and inner tube rides on jungle rivers, horseback riding, mystic caves, medicinal jungle trails and much more. The town of San Ignacio and its surroundings provide the perfect base for doing these activities as it offers lodging from 5 star Jungle Lodges to basic hotels.  A visit to one of Belize’s Cayes should not be left out of your travel schedule. The genuine laid back Rasta culture will make it impossible not to de-stress. If you do not fancy lying on the beach all day, the ocean and its colorful reefs offer plenty of fun.

Belize Cayes are one of the world’s top scuba diving destinations and, furthermore, have amazing snorkeling reefs and (fly) fishing spots. If you are interested in the indigenous cultures of Belize you should visit the districts of Stan Creek and Toledo. These districts are less touristy but certainly not less interesting! Stan Creek has beautiful beaches and Hopkins village still thrives with Garifuna music and culture. The Toledo District hides several small Mayan villages in its jungle and the Mayan culture is preserved by this remote location. Examples are Travel to Belize… It’s an experience you will never forget.

Original article from: Duende Tours - You better Belize it!

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