Top 10 Adventures of "Belize"

These are the Top 10 list Adventures of Belize. 1. Kanantik Reef and Jungle Resort Kanantik Reef and Jungle Resort is an all-inclusive eco-sensitive resort on the southern coast of Belize. The resort was built within the natural environment and makes every attempt to preserve the pristine setting established by nature.

2. Hol Chan Marine Reserve Ambergris Caye is the Hol Chan Marine Reserve. Hol Chan is Mayan for 'little channel." This sanctuary was officially established in 1987, and since then the return of all species of fish has been quite dramatic. The popularity of Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark Ray Alley are due to the close proximity of San Pedro, the large amount of fish life found with the Hol Chan "cut" accessible by snorkelers and beginning divers, the diversity of marine life encountered throughout the 4 zones of the park and the exitement and novelty of swimming with large numbers of nurse sharks and sting rays.

3. The Blue Hole The "Blue Hole" is located in the center of Lighthouse Reef Atoll, which is about fifty miles due east of Belize City. Originally a cave, the roof fell in some 10,000 years ago as the land receded into the sea. Visible from outer space, the Blue Hole is nearly a perfectly circular hole 1,000 feet in diameter and 412 feet deep. This has become the most famous dive site in all of Belize.

4. Belize Zoo The Belize Zoo is located at Mile 31 on the Western Highway, some 40 minutes drive from Belize City. Only indigenous species are housed at the Zoo, all of which have been either rescued or donated from owners who could not take care of the animals properly. The "guests" are housed in large compounds containing what would be their natural habitat. Birds, cats, crocodiles, monkeysthe list seems endless. A great opportunity to view and photograph those beasts of the rainforest not easily seen in the wild. A night visit is also offered, which creates the terrific atmosphere of the nocturnal bush.

5. Belize Botanic Gardens Belize Botanic Gardens or BBG to be exact is 45 acres of native and exotic plants growing in the Cayo district of western Belize. The garden is in a valley on the banks of the Macal River, surrounded by the Maya Mountain foothills. Offer you beautiful plants in a beautiful place and so much more.

6. Hamanasi Inland Adventures Belize's marine activities are so extensive and varied you could easily occupy your entire vacation on - or under - the water. But there is much to do onshore, as well! Mayan Ruins, virgin rainforests, caves with ancient artefacts, exotic plants and animals -- there is so much to explore on mainland Belize! Take a look at our inland trips to see what onshore adventures await you!

7. U.S. Embassy Chancery Building The U.S. Consulate to Belize was established on February 12, 1848. The building that currently houses the U.S. Embassy was originally erected in 1866 in New England, and was later dismantled and sent as ballast in freighters to Belize City where it was reassembled as a private home. This handsome building has survived numerous hurricanes, fires and other vicissitudes of local life.

8. Old Belize, Cultural and Historical Center Old Belize offers an unforgettable experience that will surely provide an excellent orientation and appreciation for the country and people of Belize. The 45-minute tour begins inside a rainforest exhibit that showcases giant tropical trees that tower the path you walk. Inside this display a waterfall and limestone cave depicts the magnificent stalactite and stalagmite formations that scientist say grows about an inch every 100 years.

9. Hill Bank Station The Hill Bank site is an important historical site, having served as logging camp as far back as the 1700s. Hill Bank functions as a working conservation field station, established to ensure the protection and wise management of the Rio Bravo. During the stay at Hill Bank, you will learn more about the forested ecosystems of the Rio Bravo and Programme for Belize's innovative conservation management practices.

10. Cahal Pech Village Resort The 16,400 acres of waterways, logwood swamps, and lagoon provide habitat for a diverse array of hundreds of resident and migratory birds-all year long. Explore the area by paddle power in a rented canoe or kayak, motor through on a guided tour, or hike the system of boardwalks through lowland savannah and logwood forests, with observation towers providing wide views across the lagoons. The reserve was established by the Belize Audubon Society to protect its most famous habitant, the jabiru stork. It's the largest flying bird in the Western Hemisphere, with wingspans of up to eight feet. Multitudes of other birds (285 species, at last count) find the sanctuary a safe resting spot during the dry season, with enormous food resources along the shorelines and in the trees.