Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Natural And Beautiful Attractions In Belize

By Linda Patterson


Belize is situated on the coastline of the Caribbean of Central America. On its south is Guatemala, on its north is Mexico and on its east is the Caribbean Sea.

A tour to Belize will let you experience a vacation filled with adventure. This country has attracted a lot of tourists from around the world because it's filled with unspoiled and beautiful natural attractions. Tropical forests, pristine waters, coral reefs, barrier reefs, majestic mountains, ancient Mayan ruins and very hospitable locals are the things that make this country so blessed and enticing to visit.

Mayan Ruins In Belize

Belize is the home of the earliest Mayan civilizations hence the Mayan culture is naturally a part of its heritage. During the height of the Maya civilization, approximately one to two millions Mayas lived in this country. Even if this civilization is long gone yet the Mayan influence and culture remains owing to the ancient ruins in the forests of this country.

The architectural skills of the Mayas are displayed through the amazing Mayan ruins which amazes every visitor that looks at them. The ancient people have built breathtaking temple pyramids that amaze every visitor. And every people who have seen these structures feel great respect for the long lost civilization. The contributions of the ancient Mayas stood the test of time and they serve as a reminder that there was once a civilization that existed that had left a legacy that continues to influence and attract the modern world.

The region's most visited Maya sites include Cahal Pech, Nim Li Punit, Altun Ha, Lubaantun, Cerros, Xunantunich, Lamanai and Caracol. Tikal is definitely deemed as a Mayan site of Belize because it's more accessible from Belize than from Guatemala proper.

Water Lovers' Haven

What makes Belize a real marine wonderland is its crystal clear azure Caribbean waters. Its barrier reef extends for about 185 miles, making it the second largest barrier reef on earth. There are more than 400 tropical fish species, 70 coral varieties, nearly 200 isolated cays, coral atolls, mangrove and pure white sandy beaches.

The diver's paradise known as the Blue Hole is found here which makes this place a must-see for every diving enthusiast. This natural hole is thought to be a cave whose roof might have collapsed many years back. As time passed by, the cave has been formed into a virtually perfect hole which provides the most extraordinary view of suspended stalagmites and stalactites.

Enjoy all sorts of water activities like swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, wind surfing, kite surfing, water skiing and sailing.

Discover Belize's Natural Beauty

Belize is blessed with natural beauty that is yet to be discovered. It's comparable to a secret paradise with plenty of fascinating waterfalls, untouched rivers, lush vegetation as well as mystical caves. Tropical forests are also found and most of them are near each other. And, each of them possesses natural splendor that has remarkable animal wildlife such as the attractive pumas, amazing jaguars, incredible Howler monkeys and also the nearly endangered Tapirs.

Its natural charm made it as widely known Mother Nature's best kept secret.

Warm And Friendly People

Any kind of destination can't be regarded as an excellent place when the local people aren't friendly. People in this place are really warm and friendly that is why this place is one of their top choices to visit.

Most of the people are here are from mixture of races and cultures such as the Mestizos or the Spanish Mayan people or Creoles from the British settlers and African people.

Also, this country has a small population of Chinese and Lebanese.




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