Belize Highlights - Caves, Reefs, Islands and Ruins Travel Vacation Package

Belize

Cayo, located in the western interior of Belize, is a 1500 square mile district that encompasses a large portion of the Maya Mountains and has more than its fair share of ancient Maya sites to visit and explore, such as Caracol, Xunantunich, and Cahal Pech. The capital city of Belize, Belmopan, lies to the east, and to the far west lies San Ignacio, the main tourist town of the district. Cayo is home to forests teeming with wildlife, and immaculately beautiful tropical watersheds catered to by a variety of jungle and river lodges. Orange Walk, located in the northern part of the country, is a Belizean bonanza of natural wealth and archaeological wonder. Spectacular ancient cities, highlighted by the temples at Lamanai, evidence the ancient Maya's affinity for the area. With jungles, rainforests, coastal lagoons, and rivers, the region is home to an amazing array of animal and plant life that includes the jaguar and the manatee. Culturally the north is primarily Maya and Spanish with the Mennonite farmers adding their old world flavor to the mix. Placencia is home to white sand beaches, virgin mangrove-fringed lagoons, a wilderness of coral-studded cayes, nearby jungle rivers and Maya ruins, and pristine rainforest - as well as Garifuna, Creole and Mayan cultures. Spend your days in the water diving, fishing, snorkeling or just relaxing on the beach, and your nights at the many interesting restaurants and watering holes that feature local food, culture and live music. The Belize Cayes (pronounced "keys," meaning islands) are renowned for their beaches and proximity to the coral reef. From here you can indulge any wet adventure you can dream up; sport fishing, scuba diving, snorkeling and manatee watching are among the most popular. San Pedro, the hub of Ambergris Caye, offers any variety of accommodations, restaurants, bars and nightlife. For a change of pace and scenery, the bay side of the caye is a great place to get acquainted with Belizean bird life. Cayo Espanto is an exclusive and luxurious private-island retreat, located just minutes by boat from Ambergris Caye. Caye Chapel, also nearby, is a private-island golf resort.