Belize Travel Guide

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//-->BELIZEBEACHES * NATIONAL PARKSFORESTS * WILDLIFE * DIVINGLODGING * CULTURE * SPORTSARCHAEOLOGY * NIGHTLIFETRAVELGUIDECONTENTS241012141618202632384452606672788492Minister’s WelcomeDirector’s MessageWelcomeVisitor InformationCalendar of EventsSpecialty TravelGetting to & Around BelizeReef & Beach ActivitiesRainforest & Inland ActivitiesCulture & PeopleMaya Temples & ArchaeologyCaves & the UnderworldIslands & Marine AttractionsCorozal DistrictOrange Walk DistrictBelize DistrictCayo DistrictStann Creek DistrictToledo DistrictTABLE OFBELIZEMinister’s Welcome Address3Dear Friends,It gives me great pleasure to welcomeyou to Belize.We know that you have manydestination choices when making yourvacation decision and we are pleasedthat you have chosen Belize. We offeryou a diverse combination of nature,wildlife, reef, rainforest, culture, art andmusic coupled with friendly Belizeanseager to welcome you and ensure thatyour stay is an enjoyable one. You willfind that each destination in Belize isunique with its own special charm.Our country is rich with naturalresources and each year, more and more visitors arediscovering for themselves the wonders and naturaltreasures of Belize. The government has declaredtourism a national priority and we will consistentlystrive to improve your access to Belize, the level andquality of our tourism product, our infrastructure andthe expertise of our service providers.on the wealth of natural attractionsand we will continue to focus on thedevelopment of the tourism industryin an environmentally sustainablemanner.Whether you are here for a day,a week, or a month, Belize willfascinate you. We invite you toreturn regularly, and build your owncollection of lifetime memories.On behalf of Belize’s Governmentand people, I wish you a pleasantstay with us.“...each destinationin Belize is unique,with its ownspecial charm.”Sincerely,Hon. Manuel Heredia, Jr.Minister of TourismOur MinisterWelcomes YouWe recognize that our tourism industry has been builtBelize Travel Guide - www.travelbelize.orgDirector’s Welcome Address5Dear Friends of Belize,Welcome to this special placewhere Central America meets theCaribbean. Thank you for giving usthe opportunity to share our countrywith you.While in Belize, you will often findyourself in nature’s most charmingsettings. With 40% of our countryunder some form of protection, youare bound to experience nature atits best. Here you will dive or snorkelthe Belize Barrier Reef; discover thehistory of the ancient Maya civilization;explore winding rivers and tropical forests;encounter caves and waterfalls. And I assure you,wherever you go, you will experience the warmthof our Belizean people.If you have visited us before, you already know thateach return will become a new adventure. Whetheryou want to relax or explore, I am certain that youwill find Belize your ideal vacation destination.In partnership with the growingnumber of Belize hotels and tourservices, the Belize Tourism Boardremains committed to the ongoingdevelopment of its tourism industryin order to continuously provide you,our guests, with world-class servicesand genuine Belizean hospitality.On behalf of all of us at the BelizeTourism Board, welcome to Belize!With friendship,“...find yourself inone of mothernature’s mostcharming settings.”Tracy PantonDirector of TourismOur Director’sMessage to youBelize Travel Guide - www.travelbelize.orgReefBELIZE“Each night I fell asleep to a livelyjungle orchestra of exotic birds,armadillos and kinkajous”- Elegant Bride“The coastal area of Belize is anoutstanding natural system consistingof the largest barrier reef in thenorthern hemisphere, offshoreatolls, several hundred sand cays,mangrove forests, coastal lagoons andestuaries.”- UNESCO - World Heritage ProgramRainforest [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]