We invite you to come visit a piece of paradise: our beautiful country B-E-L-I-Z-E, formally British Honduras, the only English speaking country in Central America. Belize has a diverse range of cultures, (Maya, Creole, Mestizo, Chinese, Indian, Garifuna, Mennonite and Americans) flora and fauna.

BELIZE is also diverse in activities (ancient Mayan history & temples, cave system, canoeing, water falls, birding, jungle trails, beaches, fishing, snorkeling, diving and much more.

See nature at its best with 70% of our forest still intact. We take you back in time with ancient Mayan history, take pictures of some of the very sacred, ceremonial, sacrificial temples. We float you on tubes through spectacular cave systems. We present sub-tropical rainforest, animals and birds in their natural habitat, at our world renown zoo. Visit our old colonial city, Belize City of the eighteenth century; find the oldest English Cathedral on the mainland of North, South and Central America where Kings were crowned (Three Mayan Mosquito Coast Indian Kings).

Snorkel with sharks and Sting Rays on the flats of the longest Barrier Reef system in the Western Hemisphere.

Facts To Know When Visiting Belize: Currency: $1 US = $2 Belizean Dollars Nearly all shops accept US Dollars, and it's easy to find an ATM in Belize City, especially in the more tourist-friendly areas of town. Primary Language: English (spoken by nearly everyone) Secondary Language: Spanish Government: Democracy Weather: Sub Tropical The Rainy Season Lasts From Late Spring to Mid-Fall, tapering off into light rain until around February. Expect drier weather from February to May.

Don't leave home without: • 'T' shirts • shorts • bathing suit or trunks • water shoes • light rain jackets • suntan lotion • insect repellent • camera with lots of film and battery • a hat • medication (if needed) • sun glasses