Top 5 Jungle Expeditions
Planning my trip to Belize took a bit of research. Many of
my close friends and family didn’t know much about Belize and questioned my
vacation plans to visit a small unknown country. However, Belize was exactly
what I needed. Belize is certainly a natural beauty with its untouched tropical
rainforest. As with many developed countries roads and skyscrapers have taken
the beauty of nature away from us, the natural habitat of many animals and
plants has been destroyed. Belize is distinct! It is known that 75% of Belize
is covered in tropical forest, the colors, and shapes of many species of
animals and birds that are found in Belize’s rainforest are extraordinary.
Belize is like no other. My adventurous side got the best of
me as I learned about the top 5 jungle expeditions that I had to experience. I
highly recommend that if you are planning your vacation to Belize you must take
the tour of at least one of these jungle expeditions.
First, Belize is known for its
archeology and ancient history of the Mayas. Throughout Belize they are many
different Maya expeditions that are worth experiencing. Indulge yourself in
culture and history walking the paths of the Mayas amongst the many ancient
Maya ceremonial temples.
Second, Belize is proud to house one the
first and largest jaguar preserve in the world, The Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary
and Jaguar Preserve. While visiting this unique sanctuary be on the look out
for jaguars.
Third, caving in Belize is more than limestone formations.
Belize is known to have the most extensive cave systems in the world.
Experience the underworld of the Mayas and witness the authentic Maya artifacts
that remain in the caves today. The most advanced cave, which was featured in
National Geography ‘Top 10 Sacred Caves’, is Actun Tunichil Muknal (Cave of the
Stone Sepulchre). Actun Tunichil Muknal
involves hiking, wading, and underwater swimming.
Fourth, walking amongst Belize’s
tropical rainforest you are bound to hear the prominent and distinct sound of
the howler monkeys. Visit the Community Baboon Sanctuary or take a boat ride up
Monkey River, and get a chance of a lifetime to view the black howler monkeys
enjoying their natural habitat.
Fifth, Belize has many natural jungle
trails found across the country that are safe to explore alone or with a
licensed tour guide. Take a walk
through a medicinal trail and learn about the many plants and herbs that are
often used by locals for healing. Hiking, horseback riding, mounting biking,
and canoeing down a river are only a few of the many ways to enjoy the diverse
flora and fauna in Belize’s tropical rainforest.
If
you would like to learn more about Belize’s tropical rainforest contact Patricia Ramirez at patricia@splashbelize.com
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