By Clay Larroy
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your destination. Not only will you feel less anxiety before the trip, but you
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Attractions in Belize City, Belize
Ambergris Caye
Ambergris Caye is the largest island off the coast of Belize, and it's a
popular destination for holidaymakers looking for sun and activities in the
sparkling Pacific Ocean. The 25-mile-wide (40km) island is long and slender,
averaging only one mile (1.6km) in width, and is ringed by white sand beaches
with mangrove swamps taking up much of the middle.
The most popular attraction in Ambergris Caye is its lovely beaches, drawing visitors for activities like snorkeling and scuba diving, deep sea fishing, and sail boating. The island is conveniently situated for those wanting to dive at
the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, the longest reef in the Western Hemisphere. Hol Chan Marine Reserve is located just south of San Pedro Town, while the Bacalar Chico Reserve is in the north.
Ambergris Caye has a lovely, laid back feel with a notable absence of
high-rise resorts, and traffic jams are more likely to be from golf carts than
anything else. The largest settlement on Ambergris Caye is San Pedro Town, the only
real town on the island with a population of just over 12,000 people. The town
is a jumble of small hotels, dive companies and souvenir shops, and there are a
few bars and restaurants. While food and drink are notoriously expensive,
tourists can travel to nearby Caye Caulker for the annual July Lobsterfest.
Mayan Ruins
A little-known fact about Belize is that its central lowlands were the
original home of the ancient Maya world - and to this day, travelers to the
region can visit the fascinating ruins of ancient Mayan cities, dating back
more than 2,000 years. The region's lush, steamy tropical jungle - where the
screams of howler monkeys fill the air - is a spell-binding, other-worldly
setting in which to view the Ruins, which themselves offer astonishing insights
into one of the most famous and most revered of all ancient cultures.
Modern-day Belize contains (among others) the sites of Caracol, Cerros,
and Cahal Pech - all of which are significant archaeological locales in the
history of Mesoamerican culture.
The ruins at Altun Ha are popular with tourists due to their easy
distance from Belize City; the pyramids are well-preserved and feature the
unique jade sculpture of the sun god, Kinich Ahau. Lamanai, located in Northern
Belize, is the site of some especially picturesque and interesting pyramids, as
well as an ancient ball court and other structures. Other popular sites include
Tikal, El Pilar, and Xunantunich.
Glovers Reef Atoll
A World Heritage Site located just 28 miles (45km) from mainland Belize,
Glover's Reef Atoll is one of only four atolls (ring-shaped reefs made of
coral) in the western hemisphere, and a truly mesmerizing place to visit. The
partially-submerged coral island, which is also a marine reserve, is 20
miles (about 32km) long, and is home to the richest variety of sea life in the
Caribbean. The atoll is ringed with white sand beaches, dotted with coconut
trees, and its interior lagoon boasts more than 800 coral patches with
pinnacles rising above the water's surface. While Middle Caye and North Caye
are uninhabited, there are luxury resorts along Southwest, Northwest, and Long
Cayes. Active types can spend all day diving, swimming, snorkeling, and fishing
in the turquoise-blue water; Glover's Reef is ideal for scuba diving, and
visitors can catch a glimpse of abundant marine life that includes eagle rays,
bonefish, groupers, brightly-colored reef fish, and even whale sharks (usually
seen between April and June).
If you're not in the mood to be active, the atoll is also the perfect
place to just lie on the sand and do nothing at all. One thing is for sure:
with its pristine setting, and relative obscurity, Glover's Reef is an
undiscovered gem and a honeymoon destination to put all others to shame.
Website: www.glovers.com.bz
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