Central America plays host to tourist at its many Caribbean destinations. One such lesser known destination is Belize, located near Mexico and Guatemala. It is a peaceful & beautiful place with the Caribbean Sea right at its doorstep. Belize is primarily Creole and its people friendly and welcoming. This very factor makes it different and better than other Caribbean destinations which are not so welcoming.
Belize is English speaking, which makes it a great destination for people who feel uncomfortable when out of their element. Some Westerners find it hard to adjust when they first arrive to Belize since the attitude of the people is very laid back and relaxed. No one is ruled by their wristwatch here.
Belize offers all kind of accommodation, resorts, hotels, even budget hotels. It is neither inexpensive as some of the other destinations of Central America nor is it too expensive. In fact it is okay for all kind of tourists to stay here.
Belize has great outdoors it is home to many natural habitats, coral reefs and rainforests to name a few. Belize is a naturist's paradise, having many different types of sea life such as fishes and mammals can be found in its waters. Belize has something to offer to everybody. It also has archaeological attractions, in the form of Mayan ruins. You can take a day off to experience for yourself the rich historical background that these ruins display.
One such Mayan site having 60 structures is Lamanai, dating back to 1500 BC. This ruin is 90 minutes away by boat showcasing various forms of seal life on the way such as crocodiles. Another very interesting Mayan site is Xunantunich.
You can indulge in snorkelling or scuba diving at the Belize Reef and the Cayes, which is the longest reef in Western Hemisphere. Belize's underwater world displays a very colourful reef and showcases many beautiful examples of marine life such as tropical fish.
The tropical weather in Belize is generally hot and humid particularly in summers, though the evenings tend to get a little cold. Therefore, while packing all tourists must make considerations of the weather and include a few sweaters besides the host of shorts, t-shirts and bathing suits.
Most Central American cities as well as several international airports in the United States connect to Belize City. The best months for your visit are November to May or June. Hurricanes tend to strike from July to November, so you may want to avoid traveling to Belize during those months. Remember too, that the most heat and humidity occur during the summer months. If you plan to study some archeology, you most likely would find the temperatures hard to stand tolerate.
Belize is a perfect holiday destination particularly for those, active tourist who like to do something more then lazing on a beautiful beach. They have the option of choosing between a rich underwater sea world and the spectacular Mayan ruins.
Karl Velasquez is the chief writer for, and editor of Rx: Belize, there's a wealth of knowledge on the website, plus why not sign up for the free Belize newsletter. Read many more interesting articles on Belize at: www.rxbelize.com/articles
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