Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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LAMANAI
Page 74
Over two thousand years ago
Lamanai was the largest city in the
Maya world; now you can take a
thrilling riverboat journey to see its
massive pyramids rising out of the
jungle.
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THE BELIZE ZOO
Page 59
Enjoy close encounters with the
animals and birds of Central America
at this charming and well-run little
zoo.
THE MUSEUM OF BELIZE
Page 48
Excellent collections of painted Maya
ceramics and jade jewellery make this
museum a must-see in Belize City.
LOBSTER FEST
Page 108
Ambergris Caye, Caye Caulker and
Placencia celebrate the opening of
the lobster season around June,
with a festival featuring music and
dancing - and of course sampling the
catch.
CHOCOLATE FARMS
Page 219
Central America is the original home
of the cacao bean, and you can now
visit Maya farmers in Toledo District
who make their own chocolate.
THE BLUE HOLE
Page 115
Dive the inky depths of the coral-
encrusted Blue Hole, an enormous
circular cavern over 980ft across - or
fly over it in a light plane or helicopter.
