Belize Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
sovereign state in Central America
About Belize
Belize, formerlyBritish Honduras, is the only country inCentral Americawithout a coastline on the Pacific Ocean (only theCaribbeanSea to its east). With its British colonial history and a long Caribbean coast, it's culturally similar to many of Britain's former West Indianislandcolonies, with a majority creole or Afro-Caribbean population. But it also includes a large native Mayan population, especially in the north and northwest of the country. As a result, although English is the official language,Spanishis also often spoken. In the south east along the Caribbean coast live the Garifuna (Black Caribs), an Afro-Amerindian culture. After long journeys starting in what is now the Netherlands in 1790, via Germany, Southern Russia, Canada, the United States, and Mexico, several thousand Germa
Top Attractions in Belize
Explore the best things to see and do in Belize:
- ★Ian Anderson's Caves Branch Adventure Company and Jungle Lodge
Belize Travel Guide Sections
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