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BELIZE BY REGION

From reefs to jungles to beaches to the Northern Belize Northern Western Belize Western Belize
mysteries of ancient Maya, Belize has it all. Belize is a destination for those is home to many archaeological
Just make sure to schedule some time to relax. wanting to get closer to Mother sites, like Cahal Pech. Other points
Nature, avoid large crowds or of interest include the Butterfly
experience everything from the Farm and the Rainforest Medicinal
archaeological wonders of the Trails and the Benque House of Culture in
Maya sites to exploring the jungles, rainforests Benque Viejo Del Carmen. For the more
and lagoons. If you’re looking to get off the grid, adventurous traveler, Nachuch Che’em Park
head here. is known for its cave tubing and zip-lining
offerings. And for everything from Maya temples
to caving to hiking to kayaking or horseback
riding, San Ignacio is definitely the place to be
in Western Belize.
North Islands Two of the
most popular Belizean islands,
Ambergris Caye and Caye
Caulker, are located off of the
northern coast of Belize. Caye Southeast Coast The Southeast
Caulker signs caution visitors to “Go Slow,” but Coast is a blend of culture and
few need to take notice, as the island’s unwritten adventure. From the Maya
motto is evident by its easygoing people, sandy Mountains views to the golden-
roads for golf carts and the rhythmic pace of sand beaches, this region has
the waves. Ambergris Caye is known as “the something for everyone. Dangriga, a laid-back
place to get away,” and it provides something Garifuna seaside community near Hopkins,
for everyone, whether it’s underwater adventure is a great beach destination and Placencia
or relaxing on the beach. It’s all here, what you is known for water activities like kayaking,
do is up to you. snorkeling and diving. Inland is full of adventures,
like Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary,
Mayflower Bocawina National Park and
Blue Hole National Park. This coast has it all.
Central Coast Home to the
howler monkeys and many
rare bird species, Central Belize
is perfect for travelers looking Southern Belize Known by
to get into the wild. Consisting many as “The Forgotten Land,”
of the Belize and Cayo districts, Southern Belize’s undiscovered
Central Belize brings together some of the landscapes serve as a threshold
country’s best features, including Maya sites, for lush rainforests, ancient
dense jungles, rushing waterfalls and extensive Maya artifacts, fascinating
caves. The Central Coast is also home to cultures and enough eco-
Belize City, the cultural and business adventures to impress even the most discerning
epicenter of Belize. traveler. Punta Gorda is the gateway to
everything from off-shore fishing, to river trips,
as well as caving, birding and Maya
archaeological sites. Not to mention, some
of the nicest people you’ll ever meet.

Kirsten Long
klong@olson.com // 612.215.2218