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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: Tikal Excursion

Tikal is most definitely the most impressive of all the Mayan sites in Central America, not only for its historical remains but because it is also a haven for wildlife, making the trip to Tikal all the more enchanting.

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Tikal Excursion

  • Culture & History
  • Private Tour
  • Walking & Biking
  • Wildlife & Nature

Tikal is most definitely the most impressive of all the Mayan sites in Central America, not only for its historical remains but because it is also a haven for wildlife, making the trip to Tikal all the more enchanting.

The whole area around Tikal is protected so there are hundreds of species to be found. The ruins lie within the 576 square kilometre Tikal National Park, declared a World Heritage site in 1979. Among the 54 species of mammals in the park, the Spider monkeys and Pizotes (Coatimundi) are the easiest to see.

The site's mapped district covers 16 square kilometres and comprises more than 3,000 individual structures, temples, and courtyard groups. The city flourished during the classic and late classic periods, (AD 300-900). Many of the massive buildings that are visible today were constructed during this time. The monuments paid tribute to the rulers of the past and were meant to please the deities. In addition to their obvious achievements in construction the Maya also excelled in the arts, astronomy and glyphic writing.

At its peak some 1,500 years ago, Tikal was home to an estimated 100,000 Maya and it was one of the more important urban centres of its time. This is evident in the more than 3,000 structures extending over six square miles. There is little to beat the magical experience of tramping through the hot and sticky jungle, especially in the early morning mist. You are surrounded by the eerie roar of nearby howler monkeys and the call of tropical birds, approaching temples that tower above you as they rise straight from the forest floor through the tree canopy.

There are five main protruding temples, that rise over 60 metres, making up Tikal, which the fit and brave can climb (at your own risk) for magnificent views, as well as thousands more remaining structures amongst them some still hidden under mounds of earth, awaiting discovery.

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