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Adventure Tours in Belize

They say good things come in small packages. At less than 9,000 square miles in size, Belize is a tiny treat wrapped in rainforests, glittering with pristine tropical islands, topped with Mayan pyramids, sprinkled with coral reefs, and drizzled with its famous local chocolate. Yum! Belize proudly shares its mix of Caribbean and Creole culture for meaningful travelers to learn about and appreciate. Whether you’re excavating ancient tombs or strolling down markets, outdoor enthusiasts and city stompers alike won’t be able to stay away from Belize’s natural beauty. Gear up and head on south for adventures in Belize!

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International Volunteer HQ [IVHQ]
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Belize: Caribbean Reef Conservation

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Island Expeditions

Belize Birding and Mayan Ruins Adventure

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Highly Recommend Above All Others!

by: Natasha Yeoh - United StatesProgram: Belize: Caribbean Reef Conservation
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Excellent experience and program for teenagers and young adults. Highly recommend as a must do and my teenagers will be repeat customers. The programming captivates the imagination of teenagers (something very hard to do today) as it had the right balance of intrigue, learning and fun. The experience is very authentic, and not manufactured, which is a key differentiator when selecting teen programs. The program managers and staff where excellent communicators and very available to answer questions and overall were highly professional. I recommend ARCC over all the others on the market, as the ARCC experience is a step above the rest.

A Guide to Adventure Travel in Belize

Locations

From top to bottom, Belize boasts wildlife, national parks, animal reserves, and rainforests. The coasts are dotted with peaceful pedestrian islands, world famous coral reefs, and sinkhole scuba spots. The mainland is home to jubilant street markets, looming mountains, and ancient Mayan history. It’s an outdoor lover’s paradise. Even better, with Belize’s small size, seeing all of its amazing natural beauty is a breeze during adventure travel programs.

San Ignacio serves as the cultural-economic hub in western Belize. This bustling city is popular among students and adventurers alike and provides a taste of what local life is like. Loads of students flock to this city for summer adventures in anthropology, archeology, wilderness safety, and even cave digging, but all adventures stay for the coolest excursions. Take a stroll through Cahal Pech to marvel the impressive Mayan ruins under the jungle canopy. Shop at the open air markets and grab some Gibnut (a rodent delicacy) for lunch. Then slither down to the green iguana refuge, where specialists raise and protect the iguana population. You even get to play with the little guys as much as you like! Take a hike down south to the Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve to see even MORE Mayan ruins, astonishing waterfalls, and thick forests.

The largest city in Belize, Belize City, juts its urban head out into the crystal blue water. It’s definitely more urban that its sister cities, but it’s not to be missed! The former capital of Belize is the country’s historical heart. Feel the pulse of the country’s Spanish and Creole influences in the brightly colored streets, the colonial houses, and ocean-side parks. See the ancient Mayan city of Altun Ha and the surrounding nature reserve filled with iguanas and monkeys. Just off the coast, you’ll find lots of islands and treasures like The Blue Hole, a famous sinkhole stretching mysteriously into the depths of ocean awaiting divers and explorers like yourself. If you’re feeling dangerous, you better Belize you can skim the seas of Shark Ray Alley, where you can snorkel with stingrays and nurse sharks!

If you’ve ever dreamed of living peacefully on your own private island in the Caribbean during adventure travel programs in Belize, just sail off the coast of Belize to Caye Caulker. Laced with palm trees and white sands, this little island has no cars, one traffic light, and complete tranquility. Many adventurers flock here to experience wilderness survival camps, wildlife conservation programs, and the second-largest coral reef in the world, the Belize Barrier Reef. You can spend a little time in paradise and help conserve beaches, manatees, sharks, howler monkeys, and rainforests. Don’t forget to do some snorkeling and scuba diving on the reef, and when you’re done, test your survival skills in the jungle.

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