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Rainforests & reefs

Located on Central America’s northeastern coast, Belize has a distinctly Caribbean feel which sets it apart from its neighbours, Guatemala and Mexico. A visit here reveals an astonishing diversity of attractions and experiences, including hiking through jungles to enigmatic Maya sites and visiting national parks teeming with wildlife.

AMBERGRIS CAYE

There’s a good chance that when you think of Belize, you’ll think of Ambergris Caye. The

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