Belize It is a small country located in Central America, with coasts in the Caribbean Sea. It has borders with Mexico and Guatemala. Its capital is Belmopán. It was part of the Mayan Empire. It was used as a base territory for the slave trade. Its population is mostly English-speaking and of Anglican religion. It obtained its political independence in 1981. It has great biodiversity and is located on the largest coral reef in the world.
It is not a Latin American country, but neither is it entirely Caribbean. Belize has a bit of both worlds: a great mix of cultures, incredible ocean floors and jungles that hide Mayan pyramids much less visited than those of neighboring countries. It is still a rustic destination, but great for travelers who want to feel that there are still corners in the world to discover. Its barrier reef is the second largest in the world, behind the Australian, an authentic underwater paradise. Its jungle gathers a huge network of national parks and nature reserves, its Mayan sites have nothing to envy to Mexicans, Guatemalans or Hondurans, and the growing tourist industry has developed all kinds of adventure proposals in nature, which they go from throwing in zip line to discover kilometric caves.
In Belize you have to forget about museums and galleries and get ready to enjoy the outdoors. Despite its small surface, it has a great variety of national parks and land and marine reserves. The almost 400 km of coastline offers countless marine activities and the inland fluvial network allows canoe and inflatable tire routes. The mountains and forests provide an exotic setting for outings through the jungle and to see wildlife.
