See what the experts are saying about Belize. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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Introduction
Belize proves the cliche that big things come in small packages. This tiny Central American country has the longest continuous barrier reef in the Western Hemisphere; the largest known classic Mayan city, Caracol; and the highest concentratio... Continue reading »
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Frommer's favorite experiences
Spending the Night in a Mayan Ceremonial City: An intimate and rather luxurious nature lodge, Chan Chich Lodge is built right on the site of a minor Mayan ceremonial city. The hills just outside your private cabin are unexcavated residences a... Continue reading »
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Best dining bets
Harbour View (Belize City; tel. 223-6420): Set on the water's edge overlooking the juncture of Haulover Creek and the Caribbean Sea, this is the most creative and elegant restaurant in Belize City. Fresh seafood and local staples are cooked w... Continue reading »
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Best hotel bets
<!--Maruba Resort 800 number 4/10/07--> The Best Luxury Hotels & Resorts Radisson Fort George Hotel & Marina (Belize City; tel. 800/333-3333 in the U.S. or 223-3333 in Belize; www.radisson.com): This is the top business-class and lux... Continue reading »
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The best adventures
Chartering a Sailboat for Some Isolated Island Explorations: The protected waters, steady gentle trade winds, and hundreds of isolated islands and anchorages make Belize an ideal place for bareboat charters. Given the shallow draft, increased... Continue reading »
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The best bird-watching
Belize is home to over 570 species of resident and migratory birds. With varied ecosystems, ranging from coastal mangroves and swamps, to isolated barrier reef cayes, to dense tropical rainforest and clear open savannahs, Belize is a wonderfu... Continue reading »
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The best family vacations
Belize Zoo (near Belize City): The Belize Zoo (tel. 220-8003; www.belizezoo.org) houses over 125 animals, all native Belizean species. It is considered a national treasure and a model for the possibilities of a conservation-based zoo. The zoo... Continue reading »
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The best hikes
Cockscomb Basin Forest Reserve (Southern Belize): This large forest reserve has an excellent network of well-maintained trails. The Cockscomb Basin Forest Reserve -- in addition to being the only dedicated reserve designed to protect the enda... Continue reading »
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The best natural attractions
Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary (Northern Belize): This preserve is a swampy lowland that is home to over 250 resident species of birds and serves as a resting spot for scores of migratory species. It is also the principal nesting site of the... Continue reading »
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The best nightlife
Belize doesn't really have all that much in the way of nightlife. The capital city is small and relatively quiet by most international standards. In both the capital and throughout the rest of the country, you'd be hard-pressed to find a trul... Continue reading »
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The best ruins
Altun Ha (Northern Belize): One of the most easily accessible Mayan ruins from Belize City, Altun Ha is a small yet well-preserved site featuring two large central plazas surrounded by midsized pyramids and mounds. Only a few of the most impo... Continue reading »
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The best views
The main pyramid at Xunantunich, El Castillo, rises to 127 feet (38m). It's a steep climb, but the view from the top is worth it. On a clear day, you'll be able to make out the twin border towns of Benque Viejo, Belize, and Melchor de Menchos... Continue reading »
Belize Travel Experiences
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hey guys...wer in Belize now..doin our PADI dive course... got a really dodgy keyboard so sorry cant write now bu t we'll b in touc... Continue reading »
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Click ¨View more photos¨ under any of the thumbnails on this page to see all of my pictures from this post. There are lots more t... Continue reading »
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Belize River
Our canoe trip on the Belize River was relaxing. The first day we paddled 15-20 miles, but the river was flowing really fast, so we weren... Continue reading »
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Day Three: Caracol
Breakfast is family style, but I need to leave at 7am for my tour so I eat my eggs, bacon, toast and fruit alone. (I pass on the beans.)C... Continue reading »
