When planning a trip to Belize, don't limit yourself to beach front. The jungle highlands are well worth a visit to view the beauty of the waterfalls that flow over the rocks, the bright parrots and exotic wild orchids. You can dine on tempting local feasts or the traditional Italian dishes created from Coppola family recipes. Belize offers a wealth of historic sites for visitors. Maya temples and palaces are easily accessible to tourists and there is a significant population of Maya residing in small villages.
Wildlife sanctuaries are abundant and all of the major wildlife organizations have a presence here.
The Community Baboon Sanctuary, the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary, Blue Hole National Park, Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary, Guanacaste National Park and The Rio Bravo Conservation and Management Area offer ample opportunities to view the country's birds and animals. Viewing Black Howler Monkeys, Central American Spider Monkeys, Jaguars, Pumas, the Jabiru Stork, Ocelots, Margays, Jaguarundis, Morelet's Crocodiles, Coatimundis, Tapirs, Peccarys, Ocellated Turkeys and Brocket Deer in their natural habitat can make any vacation an adventure. The official language is English, Belize was formerly known as the British Honduras, but Spanish, Maya, Creole and Garifuna are also spoken. A site for Flight Attendants. All Rights Reserved.