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Popular Tourist Destinations in Belize

Why Retiring In Placencia Belize Is So Attractive

Posted: Friday, December 4, 2020. 11:27 am CST.

By BBN Staff: Belize is renowned for its natural beauty. Its fascinating landscape makes it a top tourist destination. Belize is in Central America, sandwiched between Mexico and Guatemala. In the colonial days, it was referred to as British Honduras. If you’ve been enjoying your favorite casino games on JackpotCity online casino and love some adventure, consider traveling to Belize.

Here are the top tourist attractions in Belize you could consider:

Ambergris Caye & Hol Chan Marine Reserve

Ambergris Caye is the biggest of the 200 Cayes in Belize and is a top tourist destination. If you love snorkeling and diving, then you’ll love the Hol Chan Marine Reserve. Hol Chan is named after the Mayan for “little cut” and is among the Belize Barrier Reef system’s seven reserves.

Some of the things you’ll love in the reserve are: a cut in the reef with steep coral walls, a sinkhole with a crescent shape known as Cat’s eye, and Shark Ray Alley, which offers divers the chance to stumble upon nurse sharks and southern stingrays closely.  

When you are done with the adventure in the wild, you can retreat to San Pedro, the island’s main town. The fishing village of San Pedro is cluttered with clapboard houses, wandering dogs, and cackling chickens. Here, you can enjoy water sports and bask at the beach. You can also dine in attractive cafes or take a trip to the Belize Chocolate Company. If you are a fishing enthusiast, you’ll enjoy fly fishing where you can catch bonefish, tarpon, permit, barracuda, and snook.

Lighthouse Reef Atoll and the Blue Hole

Lighthouse Reef Atoll is a paradise for diving and nature lovers. Here, you’ll find six cays surrounding a turquoise lagoon, glossy white sandy beaches, coconut palms, and enthralling coral formations. While here, ensure you visit the well-known Great Blue Hole, a UNESCO World Heritage and Natural Monument.

When you plunge into the sinkhole with a sapphire tone, you’ll be amazed by the peculiar limestone stalactites projecting from the steep walls. If it is your lucky day, you’ll also encounter reef sharks that reside there.

The Half Moon Caye, recognized as a World Heritage Site, is the caye that attracts the most visitors. Its natural monument is a sanctuary to a colony of around 4,000 red-footed boobies and many other bird species. The monument has nature trails that lead to observation stands that offer great views to the nesting boobies and frigate birds.

Placencia Peninsula  

Placencia is a famous fishing village and beach resort. You should take a trip to Placencia to bask on some of the finest beaches in Belize, enjoy fresh seafood at the exceptional restaurants, and fishing. Furthermore, you can kayak the lagoon, dive, and snorkel in the Silk Cayes Marine Reserve.

Close to Placencia is Laughing Bird Caye National Park with is a recognized UNESCO World Heritage Site. At this park, you’ll enjoy hiking trails and coral reefs. Other entertaining activities you can take part in include swimming, sea kayaking, snorkeling, and diving.

You should not leave Placencia without checking out the Garifuna village of Seine Bight. Here, you’ll get the chance to experience the unique culture of the Amerindians and African heritage. Furthermore, you can plan to cruise through the Monkey River mangroves to see birds, howler monkeys, and crocodiles.

Turneffe Islands Atoll

This is a top attraction site for divers and anglers. It includes over 200 coral islands surrounding a lagoon. You’ll be awed by the varying seascape that ranges from crystalline flats to creeks and lagoons. If you love marine life, you’ll enjoy the sight of shimmering corals in the clear waters as well as several marine species, including grouper, trunkfish, and snapper. The Atoll is home to the legendary bonefish that attracts fly fishing fanatics from all over the world.

Divers will also enjoy some unmatched wall with marine life, including eagle rays, dolphins, and sharks. You’ll not miss where to stay as there are resorts specialized in diving and fishing.   

Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary & Jaguar Preserve

Cockscomb Wildlife Sanctuary is the place to be for nature buffs. The mountainous tropical forests house a remarkable collection of wildlife that includes jaguars, ocelots, pumas, tapirs, snakes, and monkeys. Birders will also have a great time here. There are close to 290 species recorded here.

To explore this sanctuary well, use the widespread web of trails. The most popular trail is the waterfall trail. It has a cascade and swimming hole. As you go through the trails, ensure you have your protective gear on.     

 

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