The small Central American country of Belize is bordered by Mexico to the north, Guatemala to the west and south and the Caribbean to the east. Once known as British Honduras, Belize won its independence in September 1981 from Great Britain and boasts one of the most stable governments in Central America. As a member of the British Commonwealth, English is the national language but Spanish and Creole are widely spoken among the 250,000 people living in Belize.
Belize covers an area of only 8,866 square miles (roughly the size of Massachusetts) but offers a wide array of physical features. The diverse landscape of wild jungles, pine forest and savanna, miles of underground and underwater caves, the Mayan Mountains, the largest barrier reef in the western hemisphere, and the 200 cayes and islands that dot the Caribbean are ideal to satisfy the most discriminative explorer.
Belize's sub-tropical climate and average yearly temperature of 80 degrees, makes travel desirable year round. Located in the Caribbean's hurricane belt, the weather should be carefully monitored if traveling between mid-August through October.
U.S. currency is widely accepted throughout the country. The exchange rate is a fixed 1 US dollar to 2 Belize dollars.
What to See and Do
National parks, nature reserves, wildlife sanctuaries, private reserves, and archeological reserves make up roughly 40% of Belize's landscape. 
102,000 acres of forest in the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary has been designated the worlds only Jaguar sanctuary.
Mayan ruins are one of the most popular attractions in Belize and are scattered all over the country. Currently only a handful of sites are open to the public as most sites are only now being excavated and many more sites are just being discovered.
Just off Belize's 180-mile coastline lay 6 marine reserves that contribute to the country's world class snorkeling and scuba diving. Between the almost 200 mile long barrier reef, 3 of the 4 Caribbean Atolls, Belize is a scuba divers paradise. The great Blue Hole (discovered by Jacques Cousteau), pristine walls, unlimited tunnels and swim-throughs, and the diverse sea life provide an underwater playground for endless exploration.
Belize's shallow lagoon-like conditions that surround her islands make for some of the worlds best flats fishing. Bonefish, Permit, Tarpon and occasionally Barracuda challenge the most expert fly fisherman. In the mangroves, fishermen try to snag a prize snook, tarpon or snapper. Reef fishing and deep-sea fishing are also popular with all levels of anglers.
Belize provides unlimited fun and activities for all ages and levels of adventurers. Hike through the forests to see one of the largest waterfalls in Central America, float on your inner tube through miles of underground caves still littered with Mayan pottery, charter a catamaran and explore the white sandy palm fringed islands, or lay on the beach sipping on an exotic cocktail, just to name a few.
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