My Beautiful Homeland | Belize

Land of the Free by The Caribbean Sea

” Belize is a warm tropical climate country, Blessed by God, with its abundant beauty in nature… its flora, fauna, forest covered hills and valleys as well as having the second largest barrier reef in the world, full with many species of marine life. It is also a multi ethnic country with many different races of people that coexist in this small, beautiful country. The people here are very friendly and accommodating to visiting tourists… So prepare to relax and enjoy your stay, when you are here.”

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NATIONAL SYMBOLS OF BELIZE

Belizean Flag

Belize gained it’s Independence on September 21st, 1981 National Anthem: ” Land of the Free “

National Bird | Keel-billed Toucan

The keel billed toucan is also known as the rainbow billed toucan because of the colourful bill that the keel billed toucan has. The keel billed toucan has a diet that primarily consists of large quantities of different varieties of fruit and berries. The keel billed toucan is an extremely sociable bird and is very rarely seen on it’s own… READ MORE

National Tree | Mahogany

A Mahogany Tree is one of the majestic icon of the jungle. It Rises straight and tall and can reach to over a hundred feet. It emerges above the canopy of the surrounding trees with a crown of large green leaves… In 1886 a third species of the Mahogany tree, Swietenia macrophylla, was named by Sir George King (1840–1909) after studying specimens of Honduras mahogany planted… READ MORE

National Animal | Tapir

The tapir is a large mammal that despite it’s pig-like appearance, is believed to be most closely related to horses and rhinos. The tapir is a herbivore and spends it’s time browsing for food to eat. The tapir eats leaves, twigs, branches, buds, shoots, berries, fruits and aquatic plants. Tapirs have a long, flexible nose… READ MORE

National Flower | Black Orchid

Black Orchid – Prosthechea cochleata, formerly known as Encyclia cochleata, Anacheilium cochleatum, and Epidendrum cochleatum and commonly referred to as the clamshell orchid or cockleshell orchid, is an epiphytic, sympodial New World orchid native to Central America… It has a unique oval shape like an octopus and have very distinct variation of colours… READ MORE

DESTINATION: BELIZE

Introduction to Belize

Belize is a country on the eastern coast of Central America. It is the only country in Central America whose official language is English, though Belizean Creole (Kriol) and Spanish are also commonly spoken… Belize has a diverse society, composed of many cultures and languages that reflect its rich history. Originally part of the British Empire, it shares a common colonial history with other Anglophone Caribbean countries. From 1862 to 1973 the area went by the name of British Honduras. It became an independent Commonwealth realm in 1981, retaining Queen Elizabeth II as head of state… READ MORE.

Underwater Cave System | Caye Caulker Island

The Giant Caye Caulker cave system in Belize is thought to be one of the largest cave systems in the world. The entrance is located only 50 yards or so from shore on the lagoon side of the island. The cave is thought to be one of the most extensive in the world, extending under the Split and Caye Caulker for large distances. The entire cave has not yet been explored, but it’s pretty extensive… READ MORE.

Great Blue Hole | Belize - Central America

The Great Blue Hole is a giant submarine sinkhole off the coast of Belize. It lies near the center of Lighthouse Reef, a small atoll 70 km (43 mi) from the mainland and Belize City… The hole is circular in shape, over 300 m (984 ft) across and 124 m (407 ft) deep… This is a popular spot among recreational scuba divers who are lured by the opportunity to dive in sometimes crystal-clear water… READ MORE.

A FEW OTHER NOTABLE RAINFOREST ANIMALS... there's much much more

Jaguar

Jaguars can reach up to six feet in length, from their nose to the tip of their tail and stand up to three feet tall at the shoulder. The average male jaguar weighs about 120 pounds, but some individuals can weigh as much as 300 pounds. At birth most jaguars weigh only two pounds. Jaguars are most famous for their beautiful spotted coats…

Scarlet Macaw

Macaws are the largest parrots in the world… the body of the scarlet macaw from beak to tail can be as long as 33 inches. This beautiful macaw has a creamy white, almost featherless face, with bright red plumage covering most of its body, wings and long tail. Brilliant blue and yellow feathers…

Blue Morpho Butterfly

As its common name implies, the blue morpho butterfly’s wings are bright blue, edged with black. The blue morpho is among the largest butterflies in the world, with wings spanning from five to eight inches. Their vivid, iridescent blue coloring is a result of the microscopic scales on the backs of their wings, which reflect light…

Howler Monkey

Howler monkeys are among the largest primates in the Neotropics. Their tails are about the same size in length as their bodies. Male howlers are black, while females are brown. They have prehensile tails that they can use to grab onto branches. They make loud vocalizations to mark their territory, thus earning their name…

A COUPLE MAYAN RUINS

Lamanai

Lamanai (from Lama’anayin, “submerged crocodile” in Yucatec Maya) is a Mesoamerican archaeological site, and was once a considerably sized city of the Maya civilization, located in the north of Belize, in Orange Walk District…

Altun Ha

Altun Ha is the name given to the ruins of an ancient Mayan city in Belize, located in the Belize District about 30 miles (50 km) north of Belize City and about 6 miles (10 km) west of the shore of the Caribbean Sea. The site covers an area of about 5 miles (8 km) square…

Caracol

Caracol is the name given to a large ancient Maya archaeological site, located in what is now the Cayo District of Belize. It is situated approximately 40 kilometres south of Xunantunich and the town of San Ignacio Cayo, and 15 kilometers away from the Macal River…

Xunantunich

Xunantunich is an Ancient Maya archaeological site in western Belize, about 80 miles (130 km) west of Belize City, in the Cayo District. Xunantunich is located atop a ridge above the Mopan River, well within sight of the Guatemala border…