Located off the east coast of Central America sits the beautiful island of Belize. Rich culture and expansive marine life cover every corner of the 180 mile island making it quite impossible to not be pulled in. A fun fact about this island is that it's said to be the home place of chewing gum.
Aside from the awesome fact about gum, Belize makes it onto my top ten places to visit before I die, because there is so much to do and it's such a pretty place. I've researched lots of places on the island and the few that have stuck out to me would have to be visiting different archeological sites, such as the Lamanai. This is part of a city from the Mesoamerican time. Another thing I would like to try would be snorkeling in the Hol Chan Marine Reserve. This area is split into four zones to help a swimmer know what they will most likely see and what to expect for waves and such. Zone A is more for the beginner snorkeler - a person may see groupers and even barracudas. Zone B is more foliage, but you may see a sting ray or two here. Zone C is mostly just plants, but it's still a sight to see, as I'm told. Zone D is the newest addition to the tour, but is definitely the most interactive, considering that you can see both nurse sharks and sting rays in this area. This entire island is known for it's archeological sites, kayaking spots, and snorkeling areas so I know that if I ventured here someday, I'd be busy the whole time.
Aside from the awesome fact about gum, Belize makes it onto my top ten places to visit before I die, because there is so much to do and it's such a pretty place. I've researched lots of places on the island and the few that have stuck out to me would have to be visiting different archeological sites, such as the Lamanai. This is part of a city from the Mesoamerican time. Another thing I would like to try would be snorkeling in the Hol Chan Marine Reserve. This area is split into four zones to help a swimmer know what they will most likely see and what to expect for waves and such. Zone A is more for the beginner snorkeler - a person may see groupers and even barracudas. Zone B is more foliage, but you may see a sting ray or two here. Zone C is mostly just plants, but it's still a sight to see, as I'm told. Zone D is the newest addition to the tour, but is definitely the most interactive, considering that you can see both nurse sharks and sting rays in this area. This entire island is known for it's archeological sites, kayaking spots, and snorkeling areas so I know that if I ventured here someday, I'd be busy the whole time.