Moon Belize

701 Pages·2017·24.03 MB·English

by  Lebawit Lily Girma

BELIZE
LEBAWIT LILY GIRMA

Contents
Index
List of Maps
Discover Belize
Belize City
The Northern Cayes
Belmopan and Cayo
Southern Coast and Cayes
Punta Gorda and the Deep South
Northern Belize
Background
Essentials
Resources
Copyright
Barton Creek Cave Sit N’ Dip Beach Bar in Caye Caulker
DISCOVER Belize
10 TOP EXPERIENCES
Planning Your Trip
IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR . . .
The Best of Belize
FLIP-FLOP ZONES
UNDERWATER BLISS
WILDLIFE ENCOUNTERS
For Adventure Junkies
A Cultural Mix
RHYTHMS OF BELIZE
THE MUNDO MAYA
Garifuna women on Hopkins Beach.
My first 10-day trip to Belize ended up lasting three weeks, courtesy of an
extension and a stiff airline change fee. But I felt no remorse: This small country
had surprised me with its mind-boggling diversity in both nature and culture.
“The Jewel,” as Belizeans affectionately call their home, has a spectacular
living reef—the second-largest in the world—with premier diving and
living reef—the second-largest in the world—with premier diving and
snorkeling. A handful of its 200 offshore islands offer the kind of seclusion and
dreamlike surroundings that continue to provide both luxury and romance.
For those willing to explore deeper, the rewards are even richer. Virgin
rainforests with more than 30 percent protected land. The largest cave system
and the tallest waterfall in Central America. Riverbanks home to singing birds,
giant iguanas, and roaming jaguars. Miles of turquoise Caribbean water and
golden sand, and a dazzling array of marinelife—from whale sharks to the rare
seahorse.
Beyond its natural wonders, Belize is an unexpected cultural and sensory
feast. This is a Caribbean country at heart, with splashes of ancient Mayan,
African, and European influences. That mélange underpins every aspect of life,
from a cuisine of coconut rice and beans, tacos, and mashed plantains to annual
celebrations of both Caribbean and Latin Carnivals.
cabin at Pelican Beach Resort on South Water view of San Ignacio
Caye