Frommer's Belize
Chapter One
The Best of Belize
Belize proves the cliche that big things come in small packages. This
tiny Central American country has the longest continuous barrier reef in the Western
Hemisphere; the largest known Classic Mayan city, Caracol; and the highest concentration
per square mile of the largest new-world cat, the jaguar. It also has one of the most
extensive and easily accessible cave systems for amateur and experienced spelunkers alike,
as well as a nearly endless supply of some of the world's best snorkeling and scuba-diving
opportunities. Depending on your personal preferences, you can choose to stay in an
intimate and luxurious hotel, an isolated nature lodge in the heart of the Mundo Maya,
or a tent on your own desert island. Or you can sample all three. The best part about all
these world-class places and experiences is that Belize's compact size makes it easy to
sample a wide range of them in a short period of time. The lists below should help you
zero in on a few personal bests of your own.
1 THE BEST PURELY BELIZEAN EXPERIENCES
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