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DISC O VER
BELIZE

Belize is a wildlife paradise, with plentiful natural wonders and incredible
sights. According to the responsible travel experts at Rainbow Tours, this
should definitely be the next destination on your travel wish-list…

What’s Belize all about? What to do while you’re there?
Despite its small size, Belize is bursting Head to the Cayo District for waterfalls,
with history and culture, and is a true birding and butterfly watching (keep an eye WILDLIFE

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haven for wildlife, both in its crystal-clear out for the iridescent Blue morpho); head
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waters and plentiful parks and reserves. out to the cayes, Belize’s small Caribbean E N C O U NTE RS
Central America’s second smallest nation islands, for a tropical beach escape;

offers a fascinating mix of cultures, and discover fascinating history at Lamanai’s
Belize’s reef is home to over 100 types
is also home to the best-known classical spectacular rainforest-clad Mayan ruins.

of coral and 500 species of tropical fish;
civilisation of Mesoamerica – the ancient Adventurous visitors will find plenty to get

nurse sharks, eagle rays, manatees,
Maya. With the second largest barrier reef the adrenaline pumping in Belize – from

pufferfish and barracuda are just some of
in the world, Belize boasts amazing marine ziplining and rappelling to hiking and horse
the abundant marine life you could spot
life. On terra firma, dense jungle covers riding; a unique experience is exploring

here. The Blue Hole is a world-famous
many parts of the country and is home Central America’s largest cave system.
marine sinkhole, and offers the chance to

to abundant flora and fauna, from Baird’s

Rainbow Tours is an expert in dive with sharks!
tapir (Belize’s national animal) to the
responsible wildlife travel to Belize. Our
colourful Keel-billed toucan. On land, Belize’s wildlife includes howler
Travel Specialists can create a bespoke
and spider monkeys, iguanas, agoutis
When to go and how to get there? itinerary to your exact requirements,
and big cats including ocelots, pumas

The best time to visit is December to May. using first-hand knowledge and in-depth and the elusive jaguar – Rainbow Tours
As British summertime is typically wet experience of the country. recommends visiting Cockscomb Basin
in Belize, this is the ideal place for some www.rainbowtours.co.uk Wildlife Sanctuary, the world’s only
post-Christmas or springtime sun! 020 3588 6126 designated jaguar preserve. Belize is a
American Airlines operates a twice daily birder’s paradise, and is home to more
direct service from London to Miami. From than 500 species, including the jabiru

there, hop on a two-hour flight to Belize stork, the scarlet macaw and the rare
City to start your adventure. orange-breasted falcon.
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