Vacation Packages to Belize from Vancouver
Just south of Mexico lies the small Central American nation of Belize. With its mainland measuring less than 300km long and just over 100km wide, Belize is scarcely populated preserving its abundant natural beauty on both land and sea, with almost 40% of the country's jungles, forests and marshes protected. As a former British colony, English remains the official language and makes interacting with locals and general exploration for the tourist that much easier.
On the Caribbean Sea and just past the mostly marshy coastline, the world's second-largest barrier reef makes Belize a world renowned dive destination and rightfully so. Spanning the entire length of the country, the Belize Barrier Reef extends up to the northern tip of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula and down to Honduras and its snorkeling and diving opportunities draw almost a quarter of a million visitors annually. Expect to be dazzled with over a hundred species of coral and over 500 species of fish as well as the breathtaking Great Blue Hole, a circular marine sinkhole almost a thousand feet across and over 400 feet deep. Along with sites along popular Ambergris Caye, the Great Blue Hole is one of the most dived spots in the world.
On land, protected national parks and wildlife sanctuaries help preserve the bio-diversity of the country's various ecosystems that include a network of limestone caves, dense rainforest, coastal marshes, mountain plateaus and their waterfalls. Jungle tours are another popular activity and offer the visitor a chance to spot the elusive jaguar, various species of monkeys, armadillos and more. Historians and culture buffs will appreciate Belize's Mayan heritage and archeologically important ruins rivaling those found in Mexico and Guatemala are well-preserved in sites like the Caracol ruins and Altun Ha. In short, Belize vacation packages offer a bit of everything and a whole lot of value.
Cheap Vacations to Belize from Vancouver