Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
BOY ON THE MONKEY RIVER
Highlights
1
The Hummingbird Highway
Take the most
scenic drive in the country, heading south to
Dangriga.
See p.178
2
Glover's Reef
Indulge your Robinson Crusoe
desert-island fantasy in a beach cabin on the
most stunningly beautiful coral atoll in the
Caribbean.
See p.184
3
The Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary
Spend a night or two in the world's first jaguar
reserve, following the tracks of the largest cat in
the Americas.
See p.193
4
Placencia
Stroll along the best beaches in
the country, or head out to sea for snorkelling
off Laughing Bird Caye and swimming with
whale sharks at Gladden Spit.
See p.195
5
Monkey River
Take a river trip upstream
from the coastal mangrove swamp to see
howler monkeys, crocodiles and birds in
abundance.
See p.202
6
Punta Gorda
Enjoy the food, the friendliness
and the laidback charm of Belize's southernmost
town - and then take a boat on to Guatemala or
Honduras.
See p.204
7
Lubaantun
Admire the beautifully restored
buildings of the ancient Maya “place of fallen
stones”, the supposed home of the famous
Crystal Skull.
See p.213
HIGHLIGHTS ARE MARKED ON THE MAP ON P.176
