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10 facts about Belize you should know

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  Belize is known as ‘Mother nature’s best-kept secret. There are jungle adventures, waterfalls, Mayan ruins, and caves. Belize has some of the best dive sites in the Caribbean and the 2nd biggest barrier reef in the world. Here are 10 amazing facts about   Belize   you should know! Belize is the only English language-speaking country in Central America. While English is the official language of  Belize , Kriol is a dialect that is spoken by everyone. The first people to develop Belize were the Maya around 1500 B.C.E. The Mayas established a number of settlements in Belize which includes the popular Caracol, Lamanai, and Lubaantun. The Belize dollar is locked at $2 Belize = $1 USD. So it’s very easy to see how much something is costing in USD when you go shopping. Belize has the lowest population density in Central America with 35 people per square mile or 14 people per square kilometer. Belize is subtropical, with an average temperature of 84° F (29°C). Even in winter (November-March)
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10 Best Things to Do in Caye Caulker, Belize

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  Despite Caye Caulker being diminutive in size, it packs a whole lot of personality. There are also plenty of fun things to do in Caye Caulker meaning that though it’s tiny, you’ll never get bored.  Without exception, visitors tend to fall utterly head over heels with this place. And Caye Caulker Belize is popular with a diverse crowd ranging from backpackers to wealthy expats. “Go Slow” is the island’s very fitting motto. In fact, it immediately tells you a lot of what you need to know about this Belizean tropical paradise. 10. Hit the Split Caye Caulker Caye Caulker is an island that’s literally been chopped in two. The halves are separated by a narrow channel of turquoise water that’s about 50 meters across called The Split. On Caye Caulker the Split’s formation is something of a mystery. Depending on who you ask, you’ll get a different story over how it happened.  Some will say it was created by the devastating Hurricane Hattie that hit in 1961. Alternatively, you’ll be told it wa
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10 Best places to stay in San Pedro, Belize

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Ambergris Caye is Belize’s most popular tourist destination and is just a 90-minute ferry ride from  Belize City . San Pedro in particular, a small beach town is in close proximity to many tourist attractions such as Hol Chan Marine Reserve, the Great Blue Hole, and the Barrier Reef. Here are our best picks of places to stay in San Pedro. San Pedro Belize (Best places to stay in San Pedro, Belize) 10. Ramons Village Resort Ramon’s Village Resort features authentic Palm Thatched Cabanas, fabulous beach, lagoon-style pool, Ramon’s Village Divers scuba diving center, Pineapples Restaurant, Tropic Al’s, and the Tiki Turtle Trading Company. Ramon’s Village Resort is one of the oldest resorts on Ambergris Caye. 9. PUR Boutique Cabanas PUR Boutique Cabanas is an award-winning, adults-only, boutique hotel on the tropical island of Ambergris Caye,  Belize . The cabanas are a high-end, modern yet vintage, rustic-luxury experience, with a social, intimate, boutique hotel atmosphere, on-site full
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Top 10 Belizean Snack You Must Try

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Belize is the melting pot when it comes to cuisine,  and it has made an indelible mark on the world of food. Visitors flock to restaurants to experience rice & beans and other delicacies, but few encounter authentic Belizean snacks. Let’s take a look at the top  Belizeans snacks  everyone in Belize is familiar with and visitors must try. 10. Powderbuns Powderbun is a staple snack across Creole households in Belize. These are fluffy, slightly sweet bread-like snacks that pair well with coffee or cheese. Powder buns can be eaten any time of the day. This amazing snack is easily comparable to an English scone. 9 .  Wangla Wangla is a delicious brittle-type candy made from sesame seeds. This popular treat can be found at almost any street vendor across Belize. The process of making the candy is quite simple using only three ingredients: sesame seeds, sugar  and water. This sweet snack is similar to a thin peanut brittle only with thousands of sesame seeds. 8. Plantain Chips Plantain ch
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