Travel Reference
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JADE MASKS, MUSEUM OF BELIZE
Highlights
1
Museum of Belize
Marvel at Maya
masterpieces, including painted ceramics,
wooden figurines and carved flints, at this
world-class museum in Belize City, housed i
n a beautifully restored Victorian prison.
See p.48
2
Fort George
Stroll Belize City's historic area,
admire elegant colonial architecture and enjoy
the sea breeze at the Fort George Lighthouse.
See p.48
3
The Belize Zoo
Known as the “best little zoo
in the world”, this beloved attraction offers a
close-up view of the country's famous wildlife,
from jaguars to iguanas.
See p.59
4
Community Baboon Sanctuary
You'll hear
them before you see them: follow the
full-throated screeches to spy howler monkeys,
scampering in the trees overhead, at this
well-respected sanctuary.
See p.61
5
Altun Ha
This superbly restored Maya site is
dominated by two large plazas and has yielded
numerous treasures, including a jade head, the
largest carved jade piece from the Maya era.
See p.62
HIGHLIGHTS ARE MARKED ON THE MAP ON P.44
