1. Welcome to Belize
Belize is located in Central America, south of Mexico and bordering the Caribbean Sea. The area of Belize is 8,866 square miles (approximately the size of the U.S. state of New Jersey); as of July, 2009, Belize’s population is approximately...
2. San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, offers visitors the exotic flare of white sand beaches, crystal clear water, ecologically diverse coral reefs, and world-class fishing/angling. Ambergris Caye is one of the most popular destinations for...
3. Cayo
Cayo is the largest of Belize’s six districts, totaling over 2,000 square miles. Over 60% of the Cayo District (approximately 1,200 square miles) has been designated as a Wildlife Sanctuary, National Park, or Forest Reserve. As...
Belize: A river runs through it
Grab your paddle and head to Central Belize on March 5 for the annual La Ruta Maya Belize River Challenge, a four-day canoe race that attracts a range of contestants, including families, beginners and...
Adventure in Belize along the......
“If you want to see feesh, you come to the right place,” says our guide Carm. His enthusiasm is palpable. “We gonna show you lots of feesh!”
There are 10 of us here to take part...
Belize Banishes Destructive Trawling
One of the world’s smallest nations has made a monumental decision for the oceans. As of today, Belize is one of the first countries in the world to institute a complete and permanent ban on trawling...
Belize Eco Adventure Works With San......
On April 24, 2009 Mayor Elsa Paz visited Los Angeles, California upon invitation from the Consul General of Belize to California, Hon. Roland H. York. The purpose of the trip was to meet with Belizeans...
SFGATE : Developing world’s 10......
Searching for e-mail from Jeff Greenwald is pretty easy. Out of the 300 or so messages The Chronicle’s Travel section gets daily, Jeff’s are the only ones with the word “ethical.”
At...
Belize named one of the 10 Best Ethical......
2010 by Jeff Greenwald & Christy Hoover / EthicalTraveler.org
Tortoise, Seychelles – photo © Zhan Tian
During the past decade, “Ethical Travel” has become an increasingly important...
Six Of The Best Environmentally......
Visitors to Borana (pictured above) can enjoy magnificent views of Mount Kenya and horseback safaris with an easy conscience. This exclusive retreat’s eight luxurious cottages are furnished with huge...
Facts About Belize
Population: ~307,899
Capital: Belmopan
Area: 22,965 square kilometers (8,867 square miles)
Language: English, Spanish, Mayan, Garifuna, Creole
Government: Parliamentary Democracy
Currency:
Belizean dollar
Exchange Rate: $2 BZ per $1 US Dollar
