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between Guatemala and Mexico on the Caribbean coast of
Central America, Belize remains one of the few unspoilt
sites on our planet. This country offers pristine
jungles, tropical rain forests populated by numerous
species of birds and tropical fauna and plant life,
hundreds of ancient Mayan sites as well as the longest
barrier reef of the western hemisphere, rendering it a
paradise for scuba-diving.
More than forty percent of Belize's land is protected
area offering uncountable hiking trails, rivers,
waterfalls and lush vegetation. Under the pristine
forest canopy you can follow the tracks of jaguars,
iguanas amongst some of the animals that populate the
jungle, while admiring the beauty of the exotic flora.
Expeditions can also be made on the rivers of Macal,
Moho, Moho to name a few, or one may stop to explore the
caves, which are part of the largest cave system in all
Central America rendering Belize geologically a unique
site.
Belize is also renowned for its rich archaeological
heritage, as it was the center of the Mayan civilization
during the classic period, with the majestic temples of
Altun Ha, Cahal Pech, Caracol amongst others. There are
estimated to be hundreds of Mayan temples scattered
throughout the country, although most are buried in the
rich vegetation of the tropical jungle.
The capital of Belize is Belmopan City, a melting pot of
numerous religions and ethnic groups, bustles with trade
activity and can be quite dangerous at night time. The
official language is English, though Spanish is
widespread and Maya and Creole are also spoken.
The climate is subtropical with high temperatures and
humidity. The rainy season goes from mid-May to
November, while the hurricane season is from June to the
end of November. The hottest month is in May and the
coldest in January.
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