Wow, Belize! It’s one of the most beautiful destinations in the world where you can still see pristine natural splendor, spanning both the Central American rainforests and the Caribbean.
In this aspect, Belize is an excellent option. Belize is a great area to reside not just because of its tropical temperature, but also because it is a great spot to set up offshore banking and a company.
Belize is Central America’s sole English-speaking country, and English is the official language. It is a primary language taught in schools and institutions. A high degree of Spanish is also spoken. Belizeans are well-known for their friendliness and hospitality.
From the minute you arrive, you will receive aid and assistance in all you require from the locals. There are 25 people per square kilometer in this town. Belize is home to a wide range of traditions and customs representing more than ten different ethnicities. Even yet, the harmony that exists among Belizeans is unparalleled.
You will feel as at ease in Belize as you do in your own hometown the moment you arrive. With the cheerful, lively, intelligent, polite, and kind people of Belize around, a retiree will never feel lonely.
Jungle experiences, underwater diving, cascades, caverns, Mayan ruins, and the world’s second-largest barrier reef are all available to eco-tourists.
It is one of the greatest examples in the New World Tropics, with teeming jungles, lush rainforests, dry pine savannas, and tangled mangrove swamps. This is a large, biologically varied country that looks to be at the forefront of conservation efforts.
Belize’s breathtaking beauty can make anyone’s dreams come true. Belize is recognized as the world’s blue beauty, with the Caribbean Sea to the east and an abundance of waterfalls, rivers, and lagoons caressing the entire nation.
In Belize, you may enjoy year-round adventures including boating, fishing, diving, snorkeling, horseback riding, bird watching, caving, canoeing, kayaking, rafting, tubing, windsurfing, hiking, bicycling, surfing, and outdoor events. Scuba divers and water sports enthusiasts from all over the world have made Belize their home. The diverse and uncommon flora and animals that thrive in Belize’s seas and jungles provide you with a chance to see nature as you’ve never seen before.
Belize’s climate
Belize is a subtropical nation with trade winds blowing. The colder months are traditionally November to January, and the warmest months are May to September, however, neither extreme exists here.
The weather in Belize is the primary draw for visitors from all over the world. The yearly average temperature is roughly 75°F, with temperatures ranging from 50°F in the majestic highlands to 95°F in the western borders. The yearly rainfall averages roughly 60 inches, ensuring that there is never a shortage of water.
Belize Wildlife
Thanks to the Belizean government’s eco-friendly policies, wildlife in Belize remains unaffected and prospering. Belize has so far been home to over 145 mammalian species and 139 reptile and amphibian species, including over 56 snake species. Over 500 different bird species have made Belize their home, thriving in a variety of settings.
Jaguar, mountain lion, Ocelot, Margay, and the Jaguarundi are among the notable sites that wildlife fans want to view. World-class wildlife resorts include the Bladen Natural Reserve, Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary, Aguacaliente Wildlife Sanctuary, Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary, Mountain Pine Ridge Reserve, Guanacaste National Park, and Rio Blanco National Park.
Marine World of Belize
Belize’s aquatic environment draws visitors from all over the world to snorkel in coral gardens, scuba dive the Blue Hole, the “drop off,” and shallow reefs, cast for bonefish, or actually relax in the Caribbean sun, sand, and sea.
Remote islands in Belize known as Cayes, such as Ambergris Caye, Caye Caulker, and other islands and atolls, are world-renowned for their underwater adventures.
Marine parks such as Bacalar Chico Marine and Wildlife Reserve, Hol Chan Marine Reserve, South Water Caye Marine Reserve, and others are home to some of the world’s most respected facilities, allowing you to experience aquatic thrills as you’ve never experienced before.
Going Around Belize
Belize’s internal conveyance makes the holiday more pleasurable by allowing you to see the numerous facets of the tradition. Domestic airlines provide rapid and efficient service, but bus service is much more intriguing since it provides a cultural perspective of Belize.
Cars, taxis, ferries, and bicycles may all be leased here for a reasonable price. There is a form of transportation in Belize to suit your needs, regardless of how far you want to go or how soon you want to get there.
Belize: Abode to Howler Monkey
It is also home to the Howler Monkey, the New World’s loudest mammal. The monkey’s guttural voice is so powerful that it may penetrate three kilometers across deep woodland.
We were interested in this particular loudmouth during a recent trip to Belize and embarked on a day-long jungle expedition to see and hear it for ourselves.
Our Fantastic Journey
Our journey began when we arrived at Placencia, a place situated on the southern extremity of a long, narrow, sandy peninsula that, in some sections, borders dense mangrove wetlands.
We discovered a stunning diversity of scenery and tropical ecology. Locals informed us of a strange spot named Monkey River, as well as a little, highly real town that still existed there. The combination of seeing a little distant town and seeing the world’s craziest animal was simply too much for us to bear.
We started our adventure into Belize’s river jungles the following morning. We were given detailed directions to travel to a tiny wharf where our guide Jose would be waiting after we scheduled our river tour with the Maya Beach Hotel.
We discovered him on a tiny riverboat, waiting to transport us to our last destination, the Monkey River. Only a one-hour boat ride to Monkey River winds through a fascinating mix of interior coastal waters, open sea, and marsh canals.
In the deep mangrove forest, we quickly began to notice a diverse spectrum of birdlife in flight and at rest. We spent the next hour gliding along the river, taking in the breathtaking coastal scenery of bays, mangroves, and river valleys.
The Monkey River starts in the Maya Mountains and empties into the Caribbean Sea near Monkey River Town in southern Belize. This is one of Belize’s large rivers and is teeming with wildlife, including ocelots, jaguars, Guatemalan Black Howlers, Bare-throated Tiger-Herons, Morelet’s Crocodiles, and manatees among the many species that call it home.
The Howler Monkey and the River, as the name implies, are the main attractions. Monkey River is a shadow of what it once was, with barely 200 people working as eco-tourists or fishermen. It is extremely secluded, accessible only by boat.
There are no automobiles or telephone connections beyond the electric grid. However, the lack of amenities did not seem to hinder the natives’ zeal, as we were served a great meal before embarking on our trip and hunting for the Howler Monkey and the River.
We were then taken by riverboat about 10 kilometers upriver from the mouth. We quickly noticed a variety of birds using our cameras and telephoto lenses.
Our guide swiftly identified seabirds, gulls, and egrets, but he missed one bird that soared by us, which we instantly recognized as a toucan. We were both astonished when we saw that amazing, colorful bird against the green background of the jungle.
We drew up to an opening along the river bank immediately after that view, hopped out of the canoe, and started our stroll into the jungle. Visitors may observe the numerous tropical plants and trees that make up this environment, such as the parasitic strangler fig, or find large clumps of bamboo that are overpowering in scale, by meticulously cutting hiking trails through the jungle.
And then we were hoping to see the Howler Monkeys, and we didn’t have to wait long. They have the loudest call you can imagine for such a little monkey, and it resonates across the jungle in all areas. While you can easily listen to them, locating them high up in the forest canopy is a different story that needs time and dedication. Our guide’s keen eye aided our discovery, and once found, our cameras doubled as binoculars, allowing us to peek into their habitat from 50 feet above the forest floor.
With our recorders in hand, we promptly set to work and located a group of them, led by a boisterous male with females and infant monkeys in following. It’s a real treat to listen to the call to each other, and it’s probably one of the wildest noises you’ll hear in any woods.
It’s much harder to photograph animals, but we were able to capture a few decent photographs from below, gazing up at the forest canopy. Soon after, it was time to say goodbye to our rowdy companions, so we began walking back to the boat, but the monkeys somehow followed us through the jungle and all the way to the beach.
Perhaps they were as interested in us as we were in them. This was the real Monkey River.