If you’ve heard of Belize, chances are the description has been about its stunning natural beauty. Just 180 miles long and about 68 miles wide, this tiny nation of Belize has an abundance of natural beauty that can be seen in every corner.

In fact, if you want to experience nature at its best, uncorrupted, Belize is the place to be.

With its year-round balmy weather, exotic wildlife, fabulous beaches, and rich and diverse culture, this wonderful country is simply irresistible to travelers who want to spend some quality time amidst unspoiled nature. Plus, Belize resorts are great at ensuring you have a great Belize vacation in comfort while exploring Mother Nature.

unexplored rainforests

Nearly half of Belize’s area is covered in thick tropical jungles where travelers can enjoy a variety of exciting activities. The wonderful scenic combination of cool pine forest, flowing streams, picturesque river valleys, beautiful waterfalls and wildlife sanctuaries make this place a paradise for nature lovers. These tropical forests provide natural habitats for a wide range of animals, including jaguars, pumas, ocelots, armadillos, tapirs, and crocodiles. Many Belize resorts are located in the pristine rainforests.

underwater travel

Absolutely spectacular is the underwater world of Belize. Indeed, the mysterious and colorful world under the turquoise sea is a dream destination for a person who loves diving, fishing or snorkeling.

Belize is home to the second largest barrier reef in the world and hundreds of magnificent coral islands. Here, under the deep blue water, one can get a chance to see 400 different species of fish, 70 types of hard corals, and countless brightly colored sponges. Many Belize resorts have dive shops on site to provide you with everything you need for your Belize dive vacation.

And on top of all this, this small nation has a number of rivers where visitors can go canoeing, rafting, fishing, tubing and more.

Underground Caves Network

With magnificent caves and underground caverns scattered throughout the country, Belize offers exciting journeys into an unknown world.

During any of the trips to these mysterious caves, one has the opportunity to catch a glimpse of the ancient lifestyle of the ancient Mayan civilization. If you are interested in ancient history, and even if you are not, the enigmatic Mayan past is an unforgettable journey of discovery. Most hotels in Belize can arrange an excellent cave exploration tour during your Belize vacation.

Unlimited hiking options

Belize is full of small and large trails to explore the natural environment. It doesn’t matter if you are adventurous or not, the trails found in National Parks, resorts, private land and archaeological sites are designed in such a way that you can make your own journey of discovery and exploration. There are also many options for hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking.

Bird watcher’s paradise

Belize is home to more than 500 species of birds, making it a bird watcher’s paradise. Whether you’re on a remote island, on a jungle hike, or in the backyard of your Belize hotel, you’re sure to encounter spectacular birds that are hard to find anywhere else.

A colorful variety of tropical birds such as the dart hummingbird, green jay, blue-crowned mot-mot, Montezuma oropendula, golden-hooded tanager, keel-billed toucan, hepatic tanager and crested guan are just some of the list of hundreds of species that you could see in the area.

From beginners to expert birders, birding throughout Belize is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Surely, with so much to see and discover, a Belize vacation should be planned in advance. Staying in a good luxury hotel or resort in Belize will only add to your experience.

This little paradise on earth is only two hours away from the main cities of the USA, where the main airlines, such as American Airlines, Continental, Delta, US Air and Taca Airlines, have daily flights that last approximately two hours to Belize International Airport.

Any time is a good time to plan your Belize vacation.