Dive Beautiful Belize
If you are ready for the ultimate tropical getaway then pack your bags
and head to Belize. Belize is home to everything from beautiful beaches
to ancient ruins and is steeped in cultural history that everyone can
enjoy. Next time you are ready to escape winter or when you are simply
ready for a change of scene Belize can offer you a wide range of
activities for those who desire to relax and enjoy the atmosphere as
well as for those who are ready to go out and see what the area has to
offer.
Most of us dream of spending our vacation days lounging
upon a warm beach or snorkeling and enjoying the ocean with its
underwater inhabitants. Belize is home to a massive barrier reef which
has caused most of the country’s coast to be bordered by mangrove
swamps, but you can find great ocean adventures on Ambergris Caye.
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beaches are also thought to be among the safest since the barrier reef
protects them. The barrier reef is also home to countless ocean
inhabitants while representing the second largest in the world. While
you may not find endless stretches of white, sandy beaches in Belize
you will find amazing snorkeling and diving which definitely makes up
for the lack of sand.
The most famous Mayan ruins in Belize are
found in Altun Ha, a site that has significant local history. The Altun
Ha ruins date back to 250 A.D. and are even featured prominently upon
the national currency of Belize. If you are going to Belize just to see
the ruins you may enjoy going on one of the tours that visit several
ruin locations within the country.
If you are more adventurous,
you may want to go on a guided tour of the forests of Belize. It is
still common for new ruins to be found in the deep jungles but don’t
attempt to go out into the rainforest alone. Getting lost in the jungle
is easy especially if you haven’t had extensive experience traveling
through the jungle.
Another great adventure that Belize is
famous for is hiking. You can hike to one of the many caves located
deep in the mountains of which Actun Tunichil Muknal cave is one of
Belize’s’ best. You can hike to the cave and explore the inside. Inside
the cave there are magnificent limestone formations and even
opportunities for swimming in the mineral spring. There have been over
fourteen skeletons found in the Actun Tunichil Muknal caves along with
ancient pottery and artifacts.
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This article is sponsored by our house for rent in Akumal, Mexico, just a couple of hours north of Belize.