Posts Tagged ‘Altun Ha’

  • Archaeological ruins of Belize Archaeological ruins of Belize
    The wonderful nation of Belize is known throughout the world for its crystal clear waters and the breathtaking diving opportunities besides the other popular activities like boating, trekking and bird watching. Besides the adventures in the waters and tiring walks, Belize is home to a large amount of Mayan ruins and as such there are plenty of sites for history lovers to visit. Let’s go through the popular archaeological sites of this wonderful country. Lamanai: This place is located in north central Belize and more specifically on the western bank of the New River Lagoon. The Maya people were the original inhabitants of the place. Subsequently, there were British and Spanish people in the area as well. This ancient Maya city dates back to  [...]
    February 18th, 2010
  • A Holiday in Belize A Holiday in Belize
    Belize is a country located in the Caribbean oceans between Mexico and Guatemala. The country is the only nation in Central America with English as its official language. However, there are a number of languages which continue to be recognized for official purposes, which include Maya, Spanish, Garifuna, and Kriol. The country’s capital is Belize City. The country is spread over 8,867 sq. miles and is home to a population of 307,899 people. The country ranks the lowest in terms of population density in the Central America region, on the contrary, the nation’s population growth rate of 2.21% not only the highest in the C. American region but also one of the highest in the entire Western hemisphere region. The country has a unique place in  [...]
    February 8th, 2010