Belize may be one of Central America's smallest countries, but that's not from a lack of things to do. This tiny country is packed with activities on land, and that's not even taking into account the dramatic opportunities out on the open Caribbean Sea. From jungle to sea, Belize mixes together wild frontier, ancient ruins, and beautiful beaches into one seamless environment. You certainly won't be able to do everything on one trip, but that just gives you the excuse you need to keep coming back.
Journey to the Underworld
ATM Cave was once a highly sacred place in the Maya Empire, and priests made human sacrifices here in the belief that these deep caves burrowed directly down to the underworld. Today, it remains one of the most stunning archaeological sites in Belize and a hike certainly worth taking.
Swim at the Foot of a Waterfall
While Belize's environment is most closely associated with traditional subtropical rainforest, it's also home to a thousand square miles of carefully preserved dry pine first at Mountain Pine Ridge. This park can compete with any rainforest park for sheer beauty, but one of the biggest highlights is Big Rock Falls. After a 45 minute hike, you can cool off with a dip at the foot of this massive falls.
Paddle Your Way Through the Jungle
The Cayo District is Belize's largest and its wildest, and it's covered with plenty of dense jungle. But you'll get a whole new perspective on this beautiful territory when you approach from the water. The Macal River was once one of the major commercial lifelines for this region, but it's now the perfect place for a leisurely canoe ride in nature.
Explore an Underwater Realm
The Belize Barrier Reef is the second largest barrier reef in the world, and it's home to over 1,400 different creatures. And while it's well worth seeing what the barrier reef has to offer at least once, the possibilities are practically endless to explore further. While the Great Blue Hole stands out as a tourist favorite, it's just one of dozens of diving sites off the coast of Belize. Start with snorkeling, or just jump right in with scuba diving lessons.
Seek Out Exotic Birds
There are roughly 600 different birds found throughout Belize, and you could spend the better part of a lifetime documenting all of them. Of course, that sounds like as good an excuse as any to return to Belize. Cayo District resorts offer some of the best ways to see the endemic birdlife — but there are plenty of interesting species on the waters and in the pine forest as well. And with migration patterns to consider, you have plenty of reasons to check out all the seasons in Belize.
Commune With a Dead Civilization
Over 400 different Maya sites still remain within Belize's borders, and each of them has a whole library of stories hidden within their walls. The massive pyramid of Xunantunich is a must-see for anyone who comes to Belize, but you could easily spend years truly exploring them all. As with many of the experiences in Belize, the best place to search these ancient ruins is in the Cayo District.
San Ignacio Town is often seen as the gateway to the frontiers of the Cayo District, and that makes it the perfect place for you to start checking items off of your bucket list. Check out Cahal Pech Village Resort today for a remote getaway that treats you to modern amenities while leaving you free to explore the wild unknown exactly the way you want.
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