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"Belize is a miracle in this part of the world. It is as multiracial and multi-religious as you can get and is serenely colorblind and serenely tolerant"- Conde' Nast Traveler
"Belize has the greatest variety of animal habitats north of the Amazon Basin. Off shore Belize's Barrier Reef is the most splendid in the Western Hemisphere."-Escape Magazine
"Belize's status has shot from 'well kept secret' to 'next big thing'. You'd best get a move on."- Outside Magazine
"It is probably impossible to go fishing in Belize and not catch anything." - Time Magazine
"Accourding to Charles Darwin (1830's) and Jacques Eves Cousteau (1970's), the Belize Barrier Reef is the longest barrier reef and the most spectacular coral enviroment in the entire Caribbean." - Skin Diver Magazine
"San Pedro is both a sleepy local village and a laid-back tourist town with an emphasis on sun, sailing and scuba." - Skin Diver Guide
Belize
Belize is a small, enchanting country located just south of the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico, 150 miles south of Cancun. It is about the size of Massachusetts. Belize is located in Central America and the Belize offshore islands and Belize Barrier Reef are in the crystal clear Caribbean Sea.
Belize is a British Commonwealth Country. English is the official language and Spanish is a common second language. Belize's system of laws and government are similar to both the United States and Great Britain. Belize is served by five international airlines including American Airlines, Continental Airlines, Delta Airlines, US Air and TACA. There are direct flights to Belize City from several US Cities. A valid passport is required for entrance to Belize. Commuter airlines, Tropic Air and Maya Island, fly from Belize City to Ambergris Caye.
Belize was once home for highly sophisticated Mayan Civilization. Multiple well-preserved Mayan ruins are seen thought the country. Over the years Belize has been inhabited by Spanish explorers, British sailors, colorful pirates, British colonialists, Africans, East Indians, Creoles, Mestizos, as well as more recently Mennonites, expatriate Brits, Canadians, Americans and a fair number of Chinese. Belize is happily multicultural and multi-religious. The friendship and warmth of Belize's people is legendary.
Belize has an amazing variety of terrain including the world's second largest barrier reef, hundreds of off shore islands and atolls, mangrove coasts, rolling savannah, pine forests and tropical rain forests. Numerous caves are scattered throughout Belize. Several winding rivers flow from the rain forests into the Caribbean Sea.
Belize is blessed with five major ecosystems. Belize has over 500 species of birds, 500 types of trees, 220 kinds of fish and 200 varieties of orchids. In addition, there are scores of mammals, reptiles and amphibians. Belize is said to have the greatest variety of animal habitats north of the Amazon Basin. Belize is home to the world's largest Jaguar Preserve.
Belmopan is the capital of Belize. Belize City is the largest city and business hub. Ambergris Caye is the most popular island destination.
