Belize – Mayan Culture and Wild Nature

The around 185-mile long reef off the coast, the second largest coral reef in the world, is even competition for the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. It is no wonder, therefore, that many underwater tourists visit Belize. Diving in the caves is particularly thrilling. There is also a wide range of caves on land; with the Chiquibul complex, Belize boasts the largest cave system in the Americas. Those seeking a change from the isolation of nature will find it in Belize City and some of the smaller colonial towns. The way of life there is far too relaxed for the hectic hustle and bustle of large cities. And no wonder: only 235,000 inhabitants, whose official language is English, currently live in the 8,880-square mile country, once known as British Honduras.