Belize - A Wonderful Scuba Diving And Adventure Destination

Belize - A Wonderful Scuba Diving And Adventure Destination

by Linda Patterson

Do you know what Belize is? If no, then you are not alone; a lot of people do not know about this Central American country that is tucked between Guatemala, Mexico and the Western Caribbean Sea.

Belize is one of the places where the ancient Maya civilization flourished. This tiny country is rich in natural resources. The anonymity of this country has helped in the conservation of its environment. If you are an adventure lover then a Belize tour will take you to an exciting outdoor adventure.

A number of picturesque resorts filled the coast and there are a number of islands known as cays which serve as a habitat for marine life. Amongst these are the Ambergris Caye which is famous however, if you are trying to find a less crowded and much less modern setting then it is Caye Caulker that you should go to. Apart from a country ambiance, this atoll is close to several diving and also snorkeling sites.

The Great Blue Hole is amongst the famous diving sites that have earned popularity all over the world. This can be included in your Belize scuba diving tour package.

Have you figured out where the Great Blue Hole has come from? It's a result of a process which was triggered 15,000 years ago during the Ice Age, when the level of sea-water dropped dramatically as a result showing the limestone under. A significant amount of limestone eroded when the fresh water poured in gradually and then formed underwater caverns. For countless years, there was a solid roof that supports a hollow network below and when it could not any longer hold, it crumbled leaving a massive sinkhole. This hole is very deep hence exploring it is really a challenge. The depth of this hole is bottomless that is why you will need an experienced diving instructor behind.

Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Tres Cocos (meaning 3 coconuts) are the other well known sites for scuba diving. Hol Chan is a marine reserve and it means 'little channel' which was created in 1987 and it houses a variety of corals and marine life such as stingrays and nurse sharks.

Embarking on a Belize travel package will also take divers to another amazing scuba diving site called Punta Arena Canyons. Also referred to as 'Small Cut', this diving location includes a couple of canyons which can be reached through a triangular entrance. The marine life is amazing and this makes the diving experience memorable and enriching.

Don't miss to check out the Booby birds that are dwelling in the Zircote forest on Half Moon Caye when you are on land. From the 3 Booby bird species which exist in Belize, this island is where you can find the white variety that has unique black markings on its wings. If you are in the observation tower, you will get to see these birds swooping for fish as well as get a glimpse of their light blue egg that are nestled among the orange flowers of the Zircote thicket.

Got some time left? Why not take this chance to interact with the ethnic inhabitants or take a walk along the beach. At the end of your vacation, you will surely want to go back to Belize someday.



Come and scuba dive in the Great Blue Hole, one of the most astounding diving sites on the planet. <a href="http://www.2adventuretravel.com/blog-layout/12-water-sports-/1304">Read more</a> about <a href="http://www.onejungle.com/adventure-shop/multi-day-tours/belize-scuba-diving">Scuba diving in Belize</a>.

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