Location: Central America, along the Caribbean coast, between Guatemala and Mexico
Capital: Belmopan
Tourist Attractions: Belize is a popular holiday destination in Central America. Known for its pleasant climate and mixture of Caribbean and Central American culture, Belize has lots to offer. The Mayan sites of Altun Ha, Lamani and Xunantunich and the diving zones off Ambergris Caye, St. George's Caye, and Caulker Caye make Belize a tourist’s delight. Other attractions include the longest barrier reef in the Western Hemisphere and the collection of the birds and monkeys at the Community Baboon Sanctuary. Intrepid tourists can venture on tours into the tropical rainforest.
Access: There are flights to Belize from the destinations like Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles and Miami. International flights also operate from the neighboring islands and other Central American countries. Guatemala too has started direct flights to Belize for easy connectivity. You can travel by boat from ports in Guatemala and Honduras to ports in Belize. Buses services connect Belize with Mexico and Guatemala.