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Belize is a magnificent place and a beautiful city that is famous by its tropical forests, amazingly mild climate and rich choice of flora and fauna. Official currency in Belize is Belize dollar. There are many banks in the city, the majority of which work from 8 a.m. and up to 1 p.m. However, you can exchange money almost everywhere – in the city’s airport, in a hotel, and even in many shops. The city was founded in 1970. The population of Belize estimates 7000.
The southern part of the city is the most interesting area for tourists as this territory is rich in interesting architectural and historical objects. Start your observation of the city with … Open
Belize has quite a well-developed infrastructure and here you will see multiple buildings that feature various architecture styles and splendor of modern technologies and convenience. Here you will also see a phenomenal number of sights and historical values. The main sights of Belize are Caracola ruins, Forest Reserve Mountain Pine Ridge, and “Stone Maiden” located on the top of the mountain. “Stone reservoir” Altun Ha is an archeological center of the country that traditionally attracts large number of students. Here were founded squares and temples of classical period, unique burials and the Temple of Stone Altar.
One of the main natural attractions of Belize is considered to be the Belize Barrier Reef. Its length is more than 280 km, the scale of it is second only to the Great Barrier Reef, located off the coasts of Australia. For tourists very interesting boat trips to the reef are organised, during which they can enjoy the variety of marine life. Particularly interesting excursions, which are performed in see-through floored boat. This unique reef is a real find for lovers of diving and snorkelling.  Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Fans of beach recreation and active pastime will definitely enjoy the time they spend in Belize. The city will also not disappoint fans of loud discos, as well as travelers who like to spend … Open
In Belize there are a lot of interesting and beautiful places for walking, an iconic place is the Battlefield Park. Even in the first half of the 17th century, the locals organized meetings in his place and spent the most significant social events here. In memory of these historical events political meetings are now held in park, and various concerts and theatre performances are organised here too. This picturesque park is well equipped for the rest – there are numerous benches, as well as many street stalls, offering popular native food. 
Jon-365.jpg In addition to traditional museums the city has some very interesting cultural centres, a great example is Image Factory Gallery. It introduces visitors to the different areas of contemporary art, this gallery features paintings and interesting work of local photographers. The opening of the gallery took place in 1995, it regularly hosts interesting cultural events and meetings with local sculptors and painters. The gallery runs a very interesting shop where you can buy crafts of local artisans. 
1. Tourists, who want to dedicate much time to excursions and exploring the resort on foot, should visit Belize in the period starting from December to April. The weather is usually nice on … Open
Nature lovers should definitely visit the reserve of the Rio Bravo, the main inhabitants of which are exotic birds. Here, among the dense thickets of exotic plants and vines colourful parrots, toucans, and even tiny birds, which resemble bright butterflies can be seen. The reserve was founded in 1988 and covers an area of ​​about 930 square kilometres, it is the largest reserve in the country. Its territory is covered in hiking trails, during which you can walk along an incredibly beautiful rainforest. Today, the reserve is home to over 70 species of animals, as well as around 400 species of birds, the observation of which will be an unforgettable event.
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National and city parks around Placentia Village
♥   National Park 'Laughing Bird Caye' , 19.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   National Park 'Paynes Creek' , 34.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   National Park 'Mayflower Bocawina' , 46 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   National Park 'Billy Barquedier' , 55 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   National Park 'Melinda' , 57.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo

Sights around Placentia Village from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'

Pyramids of Copan

From the series “Top Survived Pyramids from Previous Civilizations”
Today the empty Copán town attracts thousands of travelers, although the locals do not dare to enter their territory. They believe that the city was cursed hundreds of years ago and the terrible dragon has lived in their pyramids ever since. The natives believe that when the dragon is defeated, the flourishing city will revive. For the scientists, the commemorative inscriptions are particularly interesting, which can be found on the stone walls of the pyramids. They can be very slow to unravel, perhaps a clue to the culture of one of the most mysterious civilizations in the world. … Read further

El Cajon Dam

From the series “The Most Impressive Dams on Earth”
The main function of the dam is the electricity output and flood prevention for a great area. Since the dam building, this region became safe from tragic floods. During the rainy season, the dam keeps huge water volumes. The agricultural line has also improved with the advent of the dam. Earlier during the drought season, the fields suffered from the lack of water. Now they can be irrigated throughout the year. … Read further

Sightseeing in Belize: things to see

Active rest remains one of the biggest attractions of Belize. In this country one can experience some of the best zip lining in the world, during which you will fly over the jungle securely tied to a cable by a harness. Zip lining routes are very long here and consist of platforms built on massive trees. Other popular activities include cave tubing and scuba diving. … Open
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Expo 2020 in Dubai Was Visited by More Than 7 Million Visitors

If you haven’t visited this event yet, there is still time to book a hotel in Dubai because Expo 2020 Dubai runs until 31 March 2022. People who are unable to visit the emirate can make a virtual tour on the Expo 2020 website. By the way, the virtual visitation has already reached 31.6 million by the end of December. Read this

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