Belize is located in Central America between Guatemala and Mexico, and is on the Caribbean Sea. It is just two hours away from three major US Gateways. It is a tropical location, with a hot and humid climate. It has a rainy season from May to November, and a dry season from February to May. The land is flat and swampy with a coastal plain, with low mountains seen in the south. It is also known as an adventurer’s paradise. It has a diversity of adventure opportunities with over 40% of the country set aside as parks and nature reserves.
Belize is a country of warm, peaceful, pleasant English-speaking people. It has a mixture of tropical forests, majestic mountains, and mysterious Mayan culture. Belize also offers fantastic diving and fishing opportunities for the traveler and boasts the second longest barrier reef in the Western Hemisphere.
What is there to see and do in Belize? Inland the visitor can hike or canoe under the rainforest canopy to see some of the over 500 species of birds that live here. Or they can awe at the stalactites and stalagmites in caves once inhabited by the ancient Mayans. What about discovering the brilliant colors of the sunset from the top of one of the Mayan temples, or taking a refreshing dip and letting the cool water from one of the many waterfalls splash over you?
