2015 has had a very positive start in Belize. Our little Jewel has been abuzz lately in international news and travel guides with reasons why Belize is so special. You can see some of those reasons from previous articles released in early March. Now, we’ll look at some more great reads about Belize to give you 5 reasons why you need to visit Belize this year.
1. Belize is one of the happiest places on earth
According to the Happy Planet Index, Belize ranks the fourth happiest country on earth with an HPI of 59.3. According to the site, “Belize’s HPI score reflects a high life expectancy, relatively high levels of experienced well-being, and a moderate ecological footprint.”
2. Belize has some of the top islands in Latin America
A Luxury Travel Blog published an article called “The top 4 islands to visit in Latin America” in which they made mention of one of Belize’s best beaches – Caye Caulker.
The article speaks of Caye Caulker’s laid-back attitude and its popular Split that divides the northern and southern sides of the island. There is also mention of the calm and clear waters, and afternoons filled with swimming and snorkeling. Caye Caulker is surely not to be missed on your next visit.
3. There’s already a perfect 7-day itinerary planned for you
National Geographic’s Intelligent Travel blog published an article called “Seven Perfect Days in Belize”, which is basically a full 7-day itinerary to explore Belize’s most spectacular attractions.
These 7 perfect days include a visit to Chaa Creek just outside of San Ignacio, nature hikes down a medicinal trail and exploring Xunantunich. The trip continues with an exciting visit to the Caves Branch Jungle Lodge for some cave tubing , then north to Ambergris Caye and back south to Placencia. The final day of the trip is reserved for a trip to the “best little zoo in the world”, the Belize Zoo.
4. Ambergris Caye – its just too beautiful to miss
On CNN’s countdown of “30 inviting island escapes”, they countdown 30 of their reporters’ most enjoyable island vacations and Ambergris Caye, Belize made the list. Ambergris Caye is the largest island in Belize and home to some of the most beautiful beaches and exclusive resorts in the region.
5. Belize takes 2 spots in the top 10 destinations in Central America
Belize ranks not once, but twice on this list of top 10 Central American destinations proving that there is a whole lot of adventure packed into this tiny country. San Pedro, Ambergris Caye is ranked first and TripAdvisor made special mention of it as a tourist hot spot, great beaches and plenty of dive shops.
The second place on the list is San Ignacio, Cayo. San Ignacio remains rustic and a great place for budget-friendly travels with a tropical adventure. You can canoe down rivers, go on exciting nature hikes and climb Mayan Mountains.
When will you start exploring Belize?
