Belize | Destination overview
Belize sports the world's only jaguar preserve as well as a home for other cats, including ocelots, margays, jaguarundis and pumas. The latter is also known as a cougar or mountain lion. Ancient Maya aborigines worshipped jaguars and today still revere and fear the creatures. During your jungle wanderings, you might come across the rather scary tapir, or mountain cow, Belize's national animal. Think crossbreeding of a pig and cow weighing up to 650 pounds.
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Pelican Beach Resort - Enjoy a charming, colonial style beachfront hotel near the
seaside town of Dangriga, where you can experience: art, music and
traditions of the Garifuna and Mayan cultures. Tropical forests,
caves and waterfalls of the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary.
Mysteries of ancient Mayan temples, or simply relax in the tropical
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All about Belize
Parts of Belize are so surreal they evoke Hollywood film sets. That explains why Hollywood movie producer-director Francis Ford Coppola bought the country's oldest jungle lodge and redecorated in a seductive Mayan style. You can easily envision Tarzan ... continue
PRESS RELEASE - 2011
Become One in Beautiful Belize
Belize (January 3, 2011) - Every couple feels the need to get away to reconnect. And there's no better place in the world to become one with the moment than beautiful and affordable Belize. ... continue
PRESS RELEASE - 2010
Coco Beach Resort Belize Named Top Romance Resort
Ambergris Caye, Belize (February 2, 2010) - Coco Beach Resort was a double Award Winner this year having been chosen the #1 Romance Resort and the #1 Relaxation Resort in Central and South America by TripAdvisor in 2010. ... continue
PRESS RELEASE - 2008
Captain Morgan's in Belize receives 2008 award
Miami, FL (May 22, 2008) - Interval International, a leading provider of vacation services, presented Captain Morgan's Vacation Beach Club in Belize with the Interval International Premier Resort Award for 2008 at a ceremony held recently at the property. ... continue
PRESS RELEASE - 2008
Belize to be aired on NBC's Today Show - "Ends of the Earth"
Belize City (Friday, November 14, 2008) - Belize is known for its pristine waters and wildlife that are seen throughout the country. Our homeland by the sea attracts many people and it has caught the attention of one of the most watched television netwo ... continue
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