{"id":184976,"date":"2020-03-08T18:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-03-08T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/what-is-belize-known-for\/"},"modified":"2020-03-08T18:00:00","modified_gmt":"2020-03-08T15:00:00","slug":"what-is-belize-known-for","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-belize-known-for\/","title":{"rendered":"#What is Belize known for?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a23257ae4a22\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" 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href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-belize-known-for\/#20_Things_Belize_Is_Known_For\" >20 Things Belize Is Known For<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-belize-known-for\/#1_Belize_Barrier_Reef\" >#1 Belize Barrier Reef<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-belize-known-for\/#2_Great_Blue_Hole\" >#2 Great Blue Hole<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-belize-known-for\/#3_Caye_Caulker\" >#3 Caye Caulker<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-belize-known-for\/#4_Biodiverse_Jungle\" >#4 Biodiverse Jungle<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-belize-known-for\/#5_Mayan_Ruins\" >#5 Mayan Ruins<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-belize-known-for\/#6_Unusual_tallest_Structure\" >#6 Unusual tallest Structure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-belize-known-for\/#7_Ambergris_Caye\" >#7 Ambergris Caye<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-belize-known-for\/#8_The_ATM_Cave\" >#8 The ATM Cave<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-belize-known-for\/#9_Official_Language\" >#9 Official Language<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-belize-known-for\/#10_Belizean_Currency\" >#10 Belizean Currency<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-belize-known-for\/#11_Adrenaline_Junkies_Paradise\" >#11 Adrenaline Junkie\u2019s Paradise<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-belize-known-for\/#12_Thriving_Mennonite_Population\" >#12 Thriving Mennonite Population<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-belize-known-for\/#13_Chocolate\" >#13 Chocolate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-belize-known-for\/#14_September_Celebrations\" >#14 September Celebrations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-belize-known-for\/#15_No_Starbucks_or_McDonalds\" >#15 No Starbucks or McDonald\u2019s<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-belize-known-for\/#16_Fry_Jacks\" >#16  Fry Jacks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-belize-known-for\/#17_Rice_and_Beans\" >#17 Rice and Beans<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-belize-known-for\/#18_One_International_Airport\" >#18 One International Airport<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-belize-known-for\/#19_Belmopan\" >#19 Belmopan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-belize-known-for\/#20_Expats_Paradise\" >#20 Expats Paradise<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;<strong>#What is Belize known for?<\/strong>&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content\" itemprop=\"text\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">For Belize\u2019s section of the famous things across the globe <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/watch-movies-tv-seriess\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"8\" title=\"Watch Movies &amp; TV Series\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">series<\/a>, we have asked our fellow <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/trip-and-travel\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"10\" title=\"Trip &amp; Travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">travel<\/a> blogger Annick Lenoir-Peek of the common traveler \u201cWhat is Belize famous for?\u201d This is her incredible response.<\/p>\n<p>A long-time favorite destination for divers, Belize is gaining popularity as a destination for thrill-seekers, retirees, expats, history buffs, and everyone in between. Located a short distance from the United States and Canada, and with a laid back attitude, Belize is a great travel option.<\/p>\n<p>Belize is unBelizeable and should be added to every traveler\u2019s bucket list. So what is Belize known for?<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"20_Things_Belize_Is_Known_For\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"20_Things_Belize_Is_Known_For\"><\/span>20 Things Belize Is Known For<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Belize_Barrier_Reef\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Belize_Barrier_Reef\"><\/span>#1 Belize Barrier Reef<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A UNESCO World Heritage Site, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/whc.unesco.org\/en\/list\/764\">Belize\u2019s Barrier Reef<\/a> is home to over 500 species of fish. The second-largest coral reef system in the world spans 190 miles. Divided into seven protected areas, the reef serves as home to several endangered species.<\/p>\n<p>The islands, atolls, and neighboring land areas house bird colonies and other animals that impressed the likes of Charles Darwin during his trip across the world in 1842.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"815\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Belize-Barrier-Reef.jpg\" alt=\"What is Belize famous for\" class=\"wp-image-17557\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Belize-Barrier-Reef.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Belize-Barrier-Reef-300x239.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Belize-Barrier-Reef-768x611.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"815\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Belize-Barrier-Reef.jpg\" alt=\"What is Belize famous for\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-17557\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Belize-Barrier-Reef.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Belize-Barrier-Reef-300x239.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Belize-Barrier-Reef-768x611.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Great_Blue_Hole\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Great_Blue_Hole\"><\/span>#2 Great Blue Hole<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>While part of the Barrier Reef, this place is worth its own separate mention. Famously explored in 1971 by Jacques Cousteau, divers have explored this giant (1,000-foot wide) marine sinkhole for the rich marine life found in its depths. More recent interest was brought by Fabien Cousteau and Richard Branson in 2018.<\/p>\n<p>But whether an aquanaut or a casual diver, visitors can spend a day observing Caribbean species while swimming among stalactites. If you\u2019re not a certified scuba diver, the best way to see the Blue Hole is to fly over it to get a better sense of its size and importance.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Caye_Caulker\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Caye_Caulker\"><\/span>#3 Caye Caulker<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>With a motto like \u201cGo Slow,\u201d the island of Caye Caulker is a favorite for those looking for a laid-back vibe. With hardly a vehicle on the island, visitors walk, bike, or ride golf-carts to their destinations. Visitors spend their day at The Split enjoying their favorite beverage, playing a pickup <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">game<\/a> of volleyball, or making new friends from around the globe. It\u2019s so laid back and close to the mainland that the airplane isn\u2019t called to come to pick up passengers at the airport until they have arrived at the terminal.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Food-in-Belize.jpg\" alt=\"Interesting things about Belize\" class=\"wp-image-17561\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Food-in-Belize.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Food-in-Belize-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Food-in-Belize-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Food-in-Belize-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Food-in-Belize.jpg\" alt=\"Interesting things about Belize\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-17561\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Food-in-Belize.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Food-in-Belize-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Food-in-Belize-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Food-in-Belize-768x768.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Biodiverse_Jungle\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Biodiverse_Jungle\"><\/span>#4 Biodiverse Jungle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Belize conservation efforts haven\u2019t been restricted to its shorelines \u2013 it protects the diversity of the varied population that calls its jungle home. Don\u2019t be surprised if you come across a jaguar crossing sign while driving on the highways! The world\u2019s sole jaguar sanctuary \u2013 Cockscomb Wildlife Sanctuary \u2013 where jaguars and ocelots rule the cat world, is located here.<\/p>\n<p>Howler monkeys let their presence be heard clearly from three miles away. And as one of the most sparsely populated countries, that leaves a lot of room for the rich wildlife to run free!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Mayan_Ruins\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Mayan_Ruins\"><\/span>#5 Mayan Ruins<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Mayans were active in the area now known as Belize. Caracol, Lamanai, and Xunantunich, are among the most famous of the remaining Mayan ruins. As active archaeological sites, visitors can learn about this ancient culture. Visitors can get close and even climb some of the sites, although efforts at preservation are limiting these more and more. Because of the density of the overgrown jungle, new discoveries are frequently made.<\/p>\n<p>Caracol alone is estimated to have housed over 200,000 inhabitants and about 35,000 buildings have been identified, though not all excavated yet. That\u2019s more than half of today\u2019s population for the entire country of Belize!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Unusual_tallest_Structure\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Unusual_tallest_Structure\"><\/span>#6 Unusual tallest Structure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Unlike many countries, where skyscrapers grace the skylines, Belize\u2019s tallest building isn\u2019t a modern structure in the largest city, Belize City. Instead, the tallest building is Caana, meaning Sky Palace, found at the Caracol Mayan site. Standing 141-feet tall, this pyramid deep in the jungle was built around 1200 BCE.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Ambergris_Caye\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Ambergris_Caye\"><\/span>#7 Ambergris Caye<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re familiar with Madonna\u2019s \u201cLa Isla Bonita,\u201d then you\u2019ve already heard of Ambergris Caye! As Belize\u2019s largest island, Ambergris Caye attracts vacationers and expats alike. A short flight or boat ride from Belize City makes this the perfect home-base for those planning adventures both on the mainland and at sea during their trip. While there are a few cars on the island, the primary mode of transportation is the golf cart.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Whitewater-kayaking-in-Belize.jpg\" alt=\"What is Belize known for?\" class=\"wp-image-17563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Whitewater-kayaking-in-Belize.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Whitewater-kayaking-in-Belize-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Whitewater-kayaking-in-Belize-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Whitewater-kayaking-in-Belize.jpg\" alt=\"What is Belize known for?\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-17563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Whitewater-kayaking-in-Belize.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Whitewater-kayaking-in-Belize-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Whitewater-kayaking-in-Belize-768x576.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_The_ATM_Cave\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_The_ATM_Cave\"><\/span>#8 The ATM Cave<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM) Cave is part adventure, part archaeological treasure. Visitors must be accompanied by a guide in order to enter the cave and groups are limited to eight at a time. Explorers need to hike, swim, climb, and crawl through narrow passages before being rewarded with ancient Mayan pottery and calcified skeletons in situ. The ATM Cave serves as a great classroom about history, biology, and geology while being a unique adventure.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Official_Language\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Official_Language\"><\/span>#9 Official Language<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As a former British colony known as British Honduras, Belize is the only English-speaking country in Latin America. While several other languages are spoken here, including Spanish and Kriol, those with a working knowledge of English will be able to communicate easily with Belizeans.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Belizean_Currency\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Belizean_Currency\"><\/span>#10 Belizean Currency<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Belizean dollar is tied to the United States dollar at an exchange rate of 2 to 1. This makes it easy to convert prices in your head and also means that travelers do not need to convert their US dollars for their travels to Belize.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Adrenaline_Junkies_Paradise\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Adrenaline_Junkie%E2%80%99s_Paradise\"><\/span>#11 Adrenaline Junkie\u2019s Paradise<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Belize offers a little of everything for the adventure-seeker. Whitewater kayaking? Cave tubing? Zip lining? Waterfall r<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>elling? Rappelling into a black hole? Belize offers all these things to thrill-seekers.<\/p>\n<p>Kayak along the whitewaters of the Moho River. Admire stalagmites and stalactites while floating on your own inner tube as rivers meander through caves. Or ride zip lines high above a jungle canopy, including night zip-lining when the jungle comes alive. Antelope Falls provide a 1000-foot waterfall, though visitors can rappel down a 250-foot section with gushing water. Or plunge into darkness by dropping into a sinkhole with rappelling ropes.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/adventure-activities-in-Belize.jpg\" alt=\"Adventure in Belize\" class=\"wp-image-17558\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/adventure-activities-in-Belize.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/adventure-activities-in-Belize-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/adventure-activities-in-Belize-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/adventure-activities-in-Belize.jpg\" alt=\"Adventure in Belize\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-17558\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/adventure-activities-in-Belize.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/adventure-activities-in-Belize-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/adventure-activities-in-Belize-768x576.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Thriving_Mennonite_Population\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Thriving_Mennonite_Population\"><\/span>#12 Thriving Mennonite Population<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Estimated at about 10,000, and living primarily in ten communities, Belize\u2019s Mennonites started arriving in 1957. Some communities have remained conservative, shunning electricity and modern conveniences while others are more progressive. Most are identified by their traditional clothing with women wearing long dresses covered by an apron with a bonnet over their hair while the men wear black pants, checkered shirts, and hats.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Chocolate\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Chocolate\"><\/span>#13 Chocolate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Mayans created chocolate by using the seeds from the cacao trees. Modern-day Belize has kept the tradition alive by producing some of the world\u2019s best organic chocolate. The annual Chocolate Festival of Belize, held in April, attracts chocolate lovers from all corners of the world.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Chocolate-of-Belize.jpg\" alt=\"Famous things about belize\" class=\"wp-image-17559\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Chocolate-of-Belize.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Chocolate-of-Belize-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Chocolate-of-Belize-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Chocolate-of-Belize.jpg\" alt=\"Famous things about belize\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-17559\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Chocolate-of-Belize.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Chocolate-of-Belize-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Chocolate-of-Belize-768x576.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_September_Celebrations\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_September_Celebrations\"><\/span>#14 September Celebrations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Celebrating independence day on September 21st, Belizeans like to stretch the celebration throughout the month of September. While officially kicking off on September 10th, the Battle of St. George\u2019s Caye Day commemorating the battle between the Spanish and the Brits, many other events kick-off even earlier.<\/p>\n<p>The makers of Belikin, the national beer, often kick off the celebrations with a three-day Belikin Beer Bash. Municipalities celebrate by hosting carnival parades throughout this month. This also means that September is tourism off-season, as many businesses are closed. But it is one of the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thecommontraveler.net\/belize-one-week-itinerary\/\">best times to visit Belize.<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_No_Starbucks_or_McDonalds\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_No_Starbucks_or_McDonald%E2%80%99s\"><\/span>#15 No Starbucks or McDonald\u2019s<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Whether your addiction is Starbucks, McDonald\u2019s, Pizza Hut, or any other fast-food chain, you won\u2019t find it in Belize. Instead, visitors can gorge on delicious, fresh food. Imports cost a lot more than products brought in daily by the fishermen or raised by local farmers.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Fresh-fish-in-Belize.jpg\" alt=\"What is Belize known for?\" class=\"wp-image-17560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Fresh-fish-in-Belize.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Fresh-fish-in-Belize-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Fresh-fish-in-Belize-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Fresh-fish-in-Belize.jpg\" alt=\"What is Belize known for?\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-17560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Fresh-fish-in-Belize.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Fresh-fish-in-Belize-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Fresh-fish-in-Belize-768x576.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"16_Fry_Jacks\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"16_Fry_Jacks\"><\/span>#16  Fry Jacks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A typical Belizean breakfast wouldn\u2019t be complete without fry jacks. These fried pieces of dough are typically served as circles or triangles. They make a nice accomp<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/anime-manga\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"6\" title=\"Anime || Manga\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">anime<\/a>nt to eggs and are frequently served topped with eggs or beans.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"17_Rice_and_Beans\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"17_Rice_and_Beans\"><\/span>#17 Rice and Beans<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>What differentiates Belize\u2019s rice and beans from all others is the use of coconut milk and red kidney beans. Traditionally served at lunchtime, you may also see it included in menu options at breakfast or dinner. For good measure, splash a dash of Marie Sharp\u2019s Hot Sauce, made here in Belize from local peppers.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"18_One_International_Airport\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"18_One_International_Airport\"><\/span>#18 One International Airport<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Phillip S.W. Goodson International Airport (BZE) located outside of Belize City is the only international airport serving this country. Connecting domestic flights leave from the terminal next door to the international one.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"19_Belmopan\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"19_Belmopan\"><\/span>#19 Belmopan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Hurricane Hattie in 1961 destroyed much of Belize City. Construction of the new capital, Belmopan, began in 1967. Belize gained its independence in 1981. Even today, Belmopan is only the third-largest city in Belize, behind Belize City and San Ignacio.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"20_Expats_Paradise\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"20_Expats_Paradise\"><\/span>#20 Expats Paradise<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>With laws that encourage expats relocating to Belize while protecting Belizean employment and property rights, Belize is a modern-day melting pot. Reasonable guidelines concerning income and assets allow many foreigners to easily meet immigration requirements. The cost of living is low while the standard of living is high for those willing to embrace the Belizean lifestyle.<\/p>\n<p>We hope we have inspired you to explore Belize \u2013 it is one destination that has kept us returning time and again. It truly is unBelizeable!<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\">\n<p>Growing up as a third-culture kid, Annick Lenoir-Peek caught the travel bug early. She aims to travel to all 7 continents by her 55th birthday (she\u2019s at 6!) and inspires those of us with regular jobs to explore the world in <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thecommontraveler.net\/\">The Common Traveler<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Pin for later<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/What-is-Belize-famous-for.jpg\" alt=\"What is Belize Famous for?\" class=\"wp-image-17677\" width=\"378\" height=\"566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/What-is-Belize-famous-for.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/What-is-Belize-famous-for-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 378px) 100vw, 378px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/What-is-Belize-famous-for.jpg\" alt=\"What is Belize Famous for?\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-17677\" width=\"378\" height=\"566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/What-is-Belize-famous-for.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/What-is-Belize-famous-for-200x300.jpg 200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 378px) 100vw, 378px\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"dpsp-share-text \">Sharing is caring!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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