Where is the Poustinia Land Art Park located? The park is situated 5 km or 2.5 miles towards the south of the town, Benque Viejo and 13 km or 8 miles towards San Ignacio’s (a town on the western part of Belize) southwest.

Poustinia Land Art Park boasts a collection of as much as thirty original works of artists from countries like Belize, Guyana, Norway, Brazil, England and Guatemala. Two of the most prominent outdoor art pieces showcased in this art park are: ‘Downtown’, a work of Manuel Piney, the famous Venezuelan artist and ‘Returned Parquet’, a work of the British artist Tim Davies. The Returned Parquet is basically a parquet flooring made from mahogany and is designed based on the colonial designs of past.

You can take a trip of the Poustinia Land Art Park only by prior appointment. While starting for this park, you must take a powerful insect repellant with you to ensure that the local bugs do not bother you as you explore different corners of the park. There are 2 cabins with simple interiors that you can rent during your visit to the park. Both visitors and artists rent the cabins; a night’s stay in each of these cabins will require you to spend BZ$ 80.

One of the main attractions of Belize City would definitely be its island beaches. There are a great number of popular beaches, and it is also quite easy to access these.

The San Pedro Town is the most popular beach among these, and has achieved a tourist haven status on its own. There are other excellent beaches in the region, including the Placencia Peninsula, Hopkins and the Caye Caulker. Seas Guesthouse is located just in the outskirts of the city, and has an excellent beach of its own, known as Cucumber Beach.

Belize City also has a number of attractions related to culture. There are a good number of museums in the city. This includes the famous Museum of Belize, which is home to a vast collection of Mayan Artifacts. The museum building used to function as a prison during colonial times. There are the Marine and Coastal Zone Museums as well. There is a commercial district as well, with a good number of restaurants and shops.

There are a number of attractions other than these as well. Spanning the area between the Belize River and the Haulover Creek is a bridge that is the only manually operated swing bridge in the world. It is a hot tourist favorite, and is only activated two times in a day. Tourists gather to see the working of the bridge at 5:30 PM.

The Fore George Lighthouse is yet another attraction. It is located atop the French Fort and dates back to the eighteenth century. The cannons in the vicinity of the lighthouse have never been fired, but are still seen here.

There are a huge number of refreshing attractions in Belize City. There are a host of attractions available.

The lagoon side and the open Caribbean are just a stone’s throw away from each other. There are a great number of reasons why this region has increased in terms of popularity in the recent times.

Close to five hundred people live in the Placencia village as permanent residents. Most of these are Creoles, descendents of Settlers from Europe as well as African slaves. The Placencia Peninsula is close to 16 mi long, and has 2 other nearby communities – Maya Beach and Seine Bight.

The original name of the entire peninsula, as given by Spanish settlers was Punta Placentia, or Point Pleasant, an apt name. The name Placencia is a distortion of the original name.

Placencia Beaches are certainly among the very best in the entire mainland of Belize. ‘Barefoot perfect’ is the name used to describe the beaches by the tourism association of the village. This is true of most of the town as well, with no paving on the roads at all. The main street here is just a sidewalk.

Placencia does have a number of luxury resorts though. These are among the best opportunities of making the best of what you have.

The laid back atmosphere of the beaches at Placencia as well as at the rest of the town is one of the best reasons to come here. There is a lot of peace and quiet, couple with one of the best atmospheres and a good lot of sight. There are waves dashing against the shore, where you can lie down and work on that “I was at the Caribbean” tan.

Taking a trip on a boat via the back swampland of the Belize River Delta is one of the best ways to explore the exquisite mangrove regions on the doorstep of the city. The red mangroves form a canopy over the Halover Creek which is filled to the brim with avian species of the likes of Common Black Hawk, egrets, White Ibis, herons, kingfishers and more. All of these are easily visible.

The banks of the canals have gaping mud holes that are lived in by the Blue Land Crab, which is much bigger than Fiddler Crabs and a delicacy in the region.

Magnificent Frigate Birds, Pelicans and Turkey Vultures hover overhead as you go down the arrow straight Burdon Canal. The canal was made in the 1920’s so that farmers to the further south can transport their produce to the market without any risk of life on the open sea. You will see the Mangrove skipper, which is the most common butterfly along the waterway. The Mangrove Skippers can be identified with the large orange dot on their brown wings.

Also keep your eyes peeled for the American Crocodile, another creature you will see here. The crocodile was extensively hunted for their skins until 1981, but conservation efforts have made these so common that the Forest department has to collect these from school backyards, gardens and drains. Ecologists have found the area going along the canal is not an ideal habitat for crocodiles, and most of these are quite small in size due to this reason.

The waterway continues on to the south of the Sibun River and cuts through the savannah before it suddenly emerges into the Northern lagoon. The islands here are home to Pigeons, Egrets, herons, nesting Ibis and more.

There are reserves that are situated close to the southern end of the outflow of the lagoon and winding creeks lead into the Manatee lagoon. If you want to see manatee, there is no better location.

The site was of commercial importance, and was an important link between the trade route that went along the coastal trade route and circumnavigated the Yucatan Peninsula and inland communities.

Cerros is a translation of the Spanish word for Hills. This was invented by the local people. The settlement of Cerros is located at Bay of Chetumal and the town of Corozal and is situated on a peninsula.

Cerros can be accessed by boat, and this will take you less than 15 m from Corozal Town. The town has accommodation options available, as well as boat hires. The dry season lasts from Jan to April, and Cerros can be accessed via car. There are car rentals available here. The road that leads to Cerros has Copper Bank, Progresso and Chunox on their way, and there are beautiful lagoons to see here.

Just in case you are close to Corozal Town, it is possible to take the ferry at Puerto Nuevo, and this goes directly to Copper Bank. The on site facilities are nothing worth mentioning and make sure you carry a good bit of insect repellent.

There are a great number of habitats as well as different fauna and flora, from tropical rainforest to sweeping grassland. The vibrant mixture within the ecosystem of Belize is what makes it such an exceedingly wonderful region for animal lovers.

Belize is situated between the North and South Americas, and due to the position, the continent has the best of the species in both north and south. The tropical animals of South America as well as the more common ones in North America are to be found here.

The jaguars, pumas, cougars that are found here make for a great time. Cougars are more common in North America, whereas jaguars are seen more in the Amazon in South America. The numbers are dwindling however, as rainforests, their preferred habitat, is being destroyed.

The rainforests in Belize are like a veritable heaven if you are interested in insects and reptiles. These forests are dense with trees and there is not much floor space for them to live. Apart from insects and reptiles, another species you will see in abundance is monkeys. There are a huge number of monkey species to be seen here.

The snake population here is another wonderful aspect. Although many people think you can find Anacondas here like the Amazon forests, this is not the case. There are a huge number of other constrictor snakes to be seen here as well. There are a number of tree snakes as well and this includes a number of poisonous species. Careful where you are stepping!

Reptiles here are found in abundance. Lizard is the most common reptile to be found here, and the most common are the gecko and the iguana. These are a local delicacy priced for meat in some parts. These are also hunted, which explains the dwindling numbers.

Like all tropical regions, the one type of fauna that can be found in plenty here is the brightly colored bird species. Quetzal, whose bright feathers have been in demand right since Mayan times for ceremonial uses and head dresses, is found here in plenty. There are toucans, parrots and a huge number of other avian species.

Get thrilled with the most amazing and internationally recognized cheapest place for scuba dive. Here, the whale shark and many marine lives add immense joy in your adventure. The Central America bag packers lay down the street that shows the inner beauty and closeness to nature.

Antiqua – Guatemala

Guatemala is a very well maintained colonial city that has plenty of things on its ground. Guatemala, an equatorial Europe is occupied by Pubs, Spanish schools & Hostels, Coffee shops, International restaurants.

Santa Elena – Costa Rica

Costa Rica is one of the most astonishing, charming, blended with the bless of nature, trees on the streets, howler monkeys and a small canopy tour with the very less distance from town.

Bocas Town – Bocas Del Toro, Panama

Panama is decorated with adoring beaches, lined up by huge cruise, an ideal portal for driving into the isles of the Bocas Del Toro Archepelago. It is known as the most popular travel destination with the attractive tourist packages.

Caye Caulker – Belize

Celebrate your life with an exclusive luxurious isle especially during the yearly Lobsterfest in July. Sink into an island that has the Snorkeling, sunbathing, strolling and sipping Belikin beer daily.

The Corn Islands – Nicaragua

The corn island is the core heart of Caribbean culture and a unique place that blends Miskito Indians, Mainlanders, Caribs and occasionally back packers. A tropical paradise that enjoys the position of being third largest exporter of lobsters has best quality at very less price.  The soft sand, nature’s land, the astounding trees and the beaches makes it a most incredible place to visit.

“Crystal Maiden” is the most famous skeletal remains in Actun Tunichil Muknal. This is the skeleton of a teenage girl that was most probably sacrificed to the gods. The bones of the girl have been calcified completely due to natural processes in the cave. The bones have a crystallized sparkling appearance. The main chamber has a number of skeletons other than this.

In addition, the ceramics at the site have “kill holes” marked on them, which means that they were used for sacrificial ceremonies. These are a significant find. There are many Mayan artifacts and other objects that are simply calcified to the floor of the cave.

The cave formations here were also modified by the Mayans. Many altars were made from the caves for the offerings. There were also creations of silhouettes of faces and animals. The upper passages of the cave formations are especially well decorated. There are some carvings that project some kind of shadow image in the cave.

The Actun Tunichil Muknal cave is situated within the Tapir Mountain Nature Reserve. The cave system extends to more than three miles in length. More than two miles is comprised of a long river passage, which ends at a sump upstream.

There are a series of historic passages in the area. The upper passage of the cave is known as “The Cathedral” and is located at about one thirds of the way from the lower entry. There have been a total of fourteen skeletons found here. There are also a number of examples of ancient Mayan pottery.

The Cave is also home to a huge variety of animal life as well as fish. There are a huge number of bats to be found here. There are tropical fishes such as large fresh water crabs, crayfish, catfish and others to be seen in the caves. There are big sized invertebrates such as the Amblypygi and other spiders. There are also Otters and Agouti.

Although Actun Tunichil Muknal cave is a protected site, permission has been given by the Tourism Board to provide small tours. Small groups can tour the caves.

Xunantunich, Chaa Creek and Cahal Pech are major archeological sites that re located close at hand.

Belize is home to a huge number of archeological sites related to the Mayans. Lamanai is one of the few remaining cities that were original Mayan cities that exist today. The site is placed at the northern part of Belize. The exact location is close to the New River Lagoon, on the west bank.

Lamanai was referenced by the Spanish in documents written in the 16th century by the conquistador. These documents were bought to light by the historian Grant Jones when he was working his way through the archives kept in Seville, Spain. It is said that Lamanai can be translated roughly as the “Submerged Crocodile”.

What we can decipher out of what the document says are two important things. The ancient Mayans still had their home in the city of Lamanai as the Spanish disembarked. The Importance of the Morelets’ crocodile is another factor which we can understand. It was never consumed as it occupied an important status as an animal.

The remains of this species of crocodile were never found in the midden sites (kitchen waste dumps from the ancient times). The site itself has a huge number of representations of crocodiles on various things such as stucco facades, architecture, stone and ceramics, which proves that the transition is fitting.

Lamanai was home to close to thirty to sixty thousand Mayans in the ancient times. This was during the time when the civilization was at its pinnacle. The occupational history of the city of Lamanai well exceeded that of many Mayan cities. The three thousand years of occupation that the city of Lamanai has experienced is a piece of unbroken history.

The site is home to the KInich Ahau engraving, which is a 15 cm jade carving of the Mayan Sun God. The statue is a marvelous work of art. Altun Ha has a huge number of plazas that house thirteen temples and houses.

Experts say that the area was settled in for the first time in about the year 250 BC. The buildings here were started to be built in 100 AD, and continued on in the Classic period that saw its end in the 10 t h century.

There were close to ten thousand Mayans living in the area. Altun Ha was the trading link between the Mayan Centers located in the interiors and the Caribbean Coast. This fact was evidenced by the huge amounts of obsidian and jade that was dug up from here in the early 60’s and 70’s.

Altun Ha is located at a distance of about one hour from Belize City. The site encompasses an area of about twenty five square miles. There are two central plazas that have huge temples surrounding the.

These enclose the entire land. The bigger plaza of the two is home to the Temple of the Green Tomb, which had a mysterious tomb discovered beneath it, called the Temple of the Green Tomb. Skins, flints, jewelry and jade were found here in large numbers.

The Largest temple in Altun Ha is The Temple of the Masonry Altars, which experts believe to be the main religious center for the Mayan community that had their home here.

The temple had an altar at its peak, which can be accessed by a single stair case. There were several tombs discovered inside, which are believed by experts to house the bodies of the high priests of Altun Ha. The Kinich Ahau was found here, which was a priceless artifact.