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Reasons To
Visit Belize

  • Caves

    The west of Belize is particularly well known for its spectacular stalactite-filled cave systems. Some, such as Actun Tunichil Muknal cave, are full of Mayan artefacts and sacrificial remains and involve an exhilarating adventure. Others, such as Barton Creek cave, can be viewed in a more relaxed way by canoe, while some can be reached simply by walking across slippery rocks.

    Caves

  • Coral Reefs

    Beautiful clear waters and the world’s second longest coral reef system surround Belize and incredible sealife awaits discovery. Even when diving to a depth of 40 metres with the sun streaming through the water, it feels as if you are only just beneath the ocean’s surface.

    Coral Reefs

  • Islands and Atolls

    Belize is made up of hundreds of cayes and tiny islands called atolls surrounded by clear waters and stunning reefs. They make for ideal hideaways for those looking for some peace, relaxation and wonderful diving and snorkelling.

    Islands and Atolls

  • Mayan ruins

    Caracol is the largest Maya archaeological site in Belize. Surrounded by rainforest, its most distinguishable feature is the massive pyramid capped by three temples that rises over 50 metres above the jungle floor. Teeming with wildlife, the historic remains of Tikal are also impressive and worth a visit.

    Mayan ruins

  • Rainforest

    You can't beat tramping through the hot and steamy rainforests in Belize. Especially in the early morning as the jungle comes alive with the incredible noise of howler monkeys barking and the squawks of macaws.

    Rainforest

  • River Tubing

    There is nothing quite like river-tubing in Belize. You walk with your tube through the steamy jungle until you get to the jumping in point from where your journey begins. Here, you simply sit in your tube and float down the river with nothing but the sounds of the forest surrounding you, through huge caverns with stalactites looming down at you out of the dark!

    River Tubing

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Excursions in Belize: Cacao Plantation and Community Visit Tour

Follow an experienced guide and plantation owner on a tour of a working organic cocoa farm, before visiting a traditional Belizean community located in a small village on the banks of the Moho river.

Grinding the cacao beans, Toledo
Grinding the cacao beans, Toledo

Cacao Plantation and Community Visit Tour

Toledo District, Belize
  • Cruises, Sailing & Water
  • Culture & History
  • Food & Wine
  • Responsible Travel

In the morning after breakfast you will drive to San Felipe, a Kek'chi Maya village, to meet your host for the day, Juan Cho, who is a trained tour guide as well as owning an organic cocoa plantation.

Juan sells his beans to the Toledo Cacao Growers' Association, which ships the beans to Green & Black in the UK where they are used to produce their signature Mayan Gold chocolate bars, the very first Fairtrade product. You will be taken to visit the plantation on the banks of the Moho river where Juan will explain his organic farming methods and suck the sweet seeds inside the newly cut cacao pod.

After the plantation tour, you will be taken on a trip in a dory, a local dugout canoe, up the Moho towards Santa Ana village before returning to Juan's home to learn about the fermentation process and share a cocoa drink with his family.

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