Belize is a country rich in a variety of coastal ecosystems! With over 1000 cayes and 220 kilometers of Barrier Reef (one of the seven underwater wonders of the world) Belize is a country that possesses natural wealth through a variety of coastal ecosystems ranging from coral reefs to sea grass beds, from extensive mangrove and littoral forests to coastal lagoons and estuaries.It is these habitats which serve as essential breeding, rearing and feeding grounds for a vast array of living things. Sea grass beds, mangrove and littoral forests are vital for flood and erosion control. They are also important in maintaining coastal water quality by catching terrestrial run-off resulting from agricultural activities such as land clearance and the use of agro-chemicals.
Coral reefs act as a protective barrier. Likewise, all the other coastal ecosystems serve to protect coastal areas from storm damage and provide a livelihood for many Belizeans through industries such as fisheries and tourism. Belize has so much diversity and beauty that it should be a must see in your lifetime. On this page you can click on the links to learn about our Location, History, Culture and Government.
Belize is blessed with a multitude of natural attractions, from:
The longest barrier reef in this hemisphere, home to the Great Blue Hole, hundreds of islands, snorkel and dive locations.
Hundreds of ancient Maya sites both excavated and jungle-covered,
Lush tropical rainforest with many species of birds, and exotic tropical flora and fauna.
The over ten friendly, English-speaking and diverse cultures of Belize invite you to share our natural and cultural heritage served with warm Belizean hospitality. This includes:
Sharing delicious local dishes, colorful arts and crafts, foot-tapping music and local traditions.
Guiding you on bird-watching treks, river kayaking trips and cave-tubing expeditions
Leading you through the coral gardens on a scuba-dive or holding your hand on your first snorkel
Climbing the highest Maya temple of Belize or sharing the artifacts in our museums.
Or, pampering you at a spa or fine restaurant as you quietly relax.
We know that you have many destination choices when making your vacation decision and we consistently strive to improve the level and quality of our tourism product, our country’s infrastructure and the expertise of our service providers. We recognize that our tourism industry has been built on the wealth of natural attractions and through our Master Plan for Tourism will continue to focus on the development of the tourism industry in an environmentally sustainable manner.
Whatever aspect of Belize piques your interest; we will do our best to ensure that your experience is a positive and memorable one – enticing you to return to Belize again and again.
With my very best wishes for an enjoyable Belize vacation.
