Belize sightseeing. Travel guide - attractions, sights, nature and touristic places
Belize, which was formerly known under the name British Honduras, is the only country in Central America that doesn’t have access to the Pacific Ocean and only has coastline on the Caribbean Sea on the east. English speaking travelers will feel very confident and convenient there as English is the official language of Belize.
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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.
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History and Entertainment
In the prehistoric period, almost the entire territory of present Belize was populated by Mayans. In the 1st century BC, the total population of all ancient cities was about 400 000 people. In the 9th century, for unknown reasons, almost all Mayan towns were deserted. Local residents migrated to the territory of the Yucatan Peninsula. This territory saw the times of the Spanish colonization in the 16th century. At that time, there were still some small settlements of the natives in the coastal area.
The last Mayan settlements were destroyed by Spanish colonizers. The first settlements on the bank of Belize were formed in 1638. Despite the fact that exactly Spaniards are considered as discoverers of the lands, the first colonies were formed by English and Scottish conquerors. Spain and Great Britain had fought for the right of ownership to the territories for over 100 years. The lands were completely under England in the second half of the 19th century. The first internal Government was established here in 1964. The country gained its present name in 1973. Belize became completely independent from Great Britain not so long ago, in 1981. 
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National and city parks of Belize
♥ National Park 'Chiquibul' . On the map
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♥ National Park 'Five Blues Lake' . On the map
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♥ National Park 'Guanacaste' . On the map
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♥ National Park 'Honey Camp' . On the map
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♥ National Park 'Laughing Bird Caye' . On the map
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Famous and uniques places in Belize from our review series
Hidden Valley Waterfall
From the series “Most Fanciful Waterfalls of the Planet”
Hidden Valley Falls is a legendary group of waterfalls in Belize, located on the territory of the Mountain Pine Ridge Nature Reserve. The height of the waterfall is 457 meters, it is incredibly beautiful, and in combination with the surrounding landscapes makes a fantastic spectacle. The area, where the waterfall is located, is unique from a botanical point of view. Mountains surrounding the falls are covered with pine trees. Nowhere else on Earth do pine trees grow so close to the equator.In total there are more than ten waterfalls on the territory of the nature reserve. Each waterfall has unique features. Beside some waterfalls, luxury villas have been built, where wealthy tourists can relax. Other waterfalls form very beautiful pools in which you are allowed to swim. Near some … Read all
Ambergris Caye
From the series “The Most Beautiful Islands on the Planet”
The Ambergis Island, situated in the Caribbean Sea, is characterized by the impressive size and diversity of the snow-white sandy beaches. Ambergis is the largest and most popular among the more than 200 islands of Belize. The island stretch is about 40 km, and the maximum width is 1.6 km. Despite the developed infrastructure, the island has preserved the splendor of untouched nature. All the tourists can walk through the picturesque mangrove forests and graze along the tropical palm trees and relax in their shadows on a magical beach. One of the main reasons for the popularity of this island among tourists is its proximity to the Barrier Island of Belize, the second largest barrier on the planet. Most of the travelers who visit the island are the divers, the underwater hunters and the … Read all
Great Blue Hole
From the series “The Most Mysterious Geological Formations on the Planet”
You can look for unique geological formations not only on the ground, but also underwater. One of the mysteries of the planet - Great Blue Hole - is located in the Atlantic Ocean, in the heart of the Belize Barrier Reef. You could fully appreciate the beauty of huge underwater caves only from bird's-eye view. Due to a sharp difference in the depth, water abruptly changes its color from sky blue to dark blue. Thus, this natural phenomenon looks very impressive. The cave is close to ideal circular shape that enhances its spectacular appearance. At first glance, it may seem that the depth of the cave is incredibly high. In fact, it barely exceeds 100 meters, while diameter of the cave is about 300 meters. As scientists found out, the cave has formed more than 200 million years ago, during … Read all
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Sightseeing in popular cities of Belize
Belize City
British settlers founded this city at the end of the 18th century. Initially, they liked the area at the mouth of the Haulover Creek. This land was a perfect location for a settlement because it had direct access to the sea. Local soils were swampy at that time, so settlers had to work hard to make them suitable for living. Thanks to their efforts, Belize City has turned into one of the largest cities in Central America. In the past, this was a part of British Honduras. Until the 70s of … Read more 
Placentia Village
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 … Read more
