Choose Your Adventure in Belize
Whether you want to climb a Mayan pyramid, splash in a cool pool on a hot day, or zip-line over the rainforest canopy, you can find the adventure that suits you in Belize. Here are just five of many options in the country’s seven regions.
Xunantunich Rd, Belize
The Cayo District is home to many of Belize’s ancient Maya sites, including one of the largest, Xunantunich. Located atop a ridge near the Mopan River and the Guatemala border, Xunantunich’s "El Castillo," the main pyramid, is certainly the most...
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Barton Creek Cave, near San Ignacio in the Cayo District, was long used by the Maya for ceremonial purposes; today it also attracts adventure travelers. Instead of climbing up pyramids like you might at other Mayan sites, Barton Creek Cave is...
Silk Grass, Belize
Inside Mayflower Bocawina National Park, you'll find the longest zip-line course in Belize. With 14 platforms and nine runs, the entire course is 2.5 miles long, with the longest run 2,300 feet. Soar through the trees as guides show you the art of...
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While much of Belize is tropical, at a slightly higher altitude in the west of the country, you can also find an idyllic pine forest with naturally formed swimming holes fed by crystal-clear waterfalls. Located in the Cayo District, the area is...
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The premier site for jaguar preservation in the world, the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Stann Creek District in southeast Belize and includes 150 square miles of protected park. With several walking and hiking trails,...
