Belize Essentials: Maya Ruins, Reefs, and Jungles
Belize's landscape is defined by its ancient Maya heritage and diverse ecosystems. This selection features the archaeological sites of Xunantunich, Caracol, and Altun Ha, alongside the Actun Tunichil Muknal cave, a significant site for Maya ceremonial history. Natural landmarks include St. Herman’s Blue Hole National Park and the hiking trails of the inland Blue Hole. In Belize City, colonial history is preserved at St. John’s Cathedral and the Museum of Belize. Efficient transit via Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport and the San Pedro Belize Express ferry facilitates travel between the mainland and the cayes.
A Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport
The primary international gateway to Belize, located in Ladyville, approximately 10 miles from Belize City. It serves as the main hub for international arrivals and domestic connections to the cayes and southern districts.
B Xunantunich
Xunantunich is an Ancient Maya archaeological site in western Belize, about 70 miles west of Belize City, in the Cayo District.
C Actun Tunichil Muknal Natural Monument
Actun Tunichil Muknal, also known locally as ATM, is a cave in Belize, near San Ignacio, Cayo District, notable as a Maya archaeological…
D Caracol
Caracol is a large ancient Maya archaeological site, located in what is now the Cayo District of Belize.
E Altún Ha
Altun Ha is the name given to the ruins of an ancient Mayan city in Belize, located in the Belize District about 50 kilometres north of…
F St. Herman's Blue Hole National Park
St. Herman's Blue Hole National Park is a national park located just off the Hummingbird Highway in Cayo District of Belize, near Belmopan,…
The Blue Hole
A natural turquoise cenote located within St. Herman's Blue Hole National Park. Formed by the collapse of an underground limestone cave, the site features a swimming area and surrounding hiking trails through the jungle.
H St. John's Cathedral
The Cathedral Church of St. John the Baptist is an Anglican cathedral church, located in Belize City, Belize.
I Museum of Belize
The Museum of Belize is an art and history museum in Belize City, Belize.
J House of Culture
The finest colonial structure in Belize City, Government House is said to have been built to plans by the illustrious British architect Sir…
San Pedro Belize Express
A major water taxi terminal providing daily scheduled ferry services between Belize City, Caye Caulker, and San Pedro on Ambergris Caye.
Placencia Airport
Placencia Airport is an airport that serves Placencia, Belize. It has a paved strip and crosses the peninsula from East to West.As of…
John Greif II Airport
John Greif II Airport is an airport that serves San Pedro and Ambergris Caye, Belize.
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