Formerly British Honduras, Belize is situated between Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula and Guatemala's Caribbean Coast. Howler monkeys, spider monkeys, jaguars, and tapirs roam through the forests while 500 species of birds, including toucans and scarlet macaws, fly overhead. Belize may be best known for its extensive barrier reef, the world's second largest, which attracts snorkelers and divers from all over the planet. Countless Maya ruins are scattered through the jungles, and a special section covers the monumental ruins of Tikal and other ruins and sights in neighboring Guatemala. Extensive information on rainforests, wildlife, hiking, food, society, history, and dining and lodges.
Information is included for every type of visitor.
The Dominican Republic Lively merengue and haunting Spanish ruins. The Caribbean's lowest point and its highest mountain peak. Waterfalls, spectacular beaches, natural parks, multicolored tropical birds, rolling fields of sugarcane, baseball, and savory food. These are but a few of things the Dominican Republic has to offer. A cultural melange, the nation occupies the eastern half of Hispaniola, the largest island in the Caribbean.