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Why Belize

Where else can you mix Mayan ruins in jungle settings, the second longest barrier reef in the world surrounded by clear blue Caribbean waters that just beg to be snorkeled, a land where a history of loggers and buccaneers still leaves a strong pioneering spirit, a tropical wilderness where the incredible wildlife attracts visitors from around the world, and all this with the full atmosphere of the English-speaking Caribbean? And what's more, is just a stone's throw from the airports of North America?

For this is Belize, nestled alongside Guatemala in Central America, sharing a border to the north with Mexico, an English-speaking enclave which has historically co-existed very precariously alongside the neighboring Spanish-speaking countries of Latin America. Belize, a forgotten backwater with only 200,000 inhabitants, was only discovered recently as one of the leading eco-tourism destinations in the world in the 1990s.

Here you can snorkel or dive off the pristine cayes in the azure Caribbean, relax and sunbathe on the many beaches, explore one of the many Mayan temples, paddle a canoe down a jungle river bordered by trees where iguanas can be seen sunning themselves, go caving in the hills, take a picnic on a deserted sandy islet, go birdwatching, or visit the world's only jaguar reserve.

Belize is a marvelous hotpot, sharing history and culture with Central America and the Caribbean. The language range demonstrates this: English, Spanish, Creole, Garifuna, Mayan and Spanish. A former British colony, Belize has a long history of stability, democracy and tranquility which is rare in the region. Here the drums of Africa, Garifuna turtle shell band, the Mayan marimba band and harp, and the Creole jaw and steel band combine. Belize has drawn international attention from Punta Rock music and dance, and from dances such as the Hoghead Dance and the Mestizada of Mayan flavor.

Belize is small enough that visitors can really experience in one trip a bit of everything: jungle wildlife, Mayan ruins, river trips, local life, and of course the incomparable cayes. Or you can focus your visit on just one theme, for example diving or bird watching, without feeling even remotely bored. There is so much variety. Belize is also a great base for short 1-2 day trips across to Tikal in Guatemala, to Yucatan and Cancun in Mexico, and to Honduras.