Honeymoon in Belize

Belize is one of those Caribbean Islands which is not yet run over by tourists and is thus perfect for a honeymoon destination. With its secluded beaches, rich historic heritage and lush tropical forests, Belize is sure to provide you and your brand-new spouse a variety of romantic opportunities. What’s more, as a former British colony, English is widely spoken and understood here. Finally its location in Central America cuts down on travel time and you can fly in and out of Belize with perfect ease.

Laze around on Paradisal Beaches

At Belize you can take your pick from a variety of beaches – the quiet, out of the way ones where you can romance your beloved in delicious privacy like the thousand odd cayes running along Belize’s stunning Barrier Reef. Then there are large colorful beaches bursting with dive huts, cafés, boutiques, bicycles and sand streets of which one of the best examples is San Pedro, the only town in Ambergris Caye in northeast Belize. The largest of Belize's Caribbean islands, Ambergris Caye is located in the clear shallow waters of the Caribbean Sea just off the tip of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula and is a favorite with honeymooners and vacationers alike. In the southeastern part of the country is the Placencia peninsula & lagoon famous for its silvery sandy beaches favored by couples as well as the Placencia Village, an English-speaking Creole fishing village colorfully populated with 60's era hippy cafes and funky shops. Other popular beaches in Belize can be found in Caye Caulker Hopkins and southern Belize.  If you have deep pockets, you can book a stay at one of the many luxury resorts in Belize like Coco Plum Beach Resort and Mata Chica Beach resort where you will not only have access to private beaches and swimming areas but also to other recreational options like spas, golf courses and specialty restaurants.

Get adventurous

A special feature of the coastline of Belize is the Belize Barrier Reef which protects the coast and keeps the beaches relatively safe. For the same reason though you will not see much surf or under currents and to experience adventure on the high seas you may need to venture outside the reef – where you can indulge in spectacular deep sea fishing and scuba diving. And yet there is no dearth of adventurous activities in Belize – one of the most popular such options here is cave exploring and particularly, cave tubing. Belize has the most extensive underground cave networks in Central America known as the Belize ATM Cave, which travels for miles underground. The Caves Branch River is a unique river that races through the karst foothills of the Maya Mountains in central Belize. During its run through the jungle it encounters numerous limestone hills but instead of flowing around these obstructions it plunges through them and ends up creating a wonderland series of caves, some of which are more than 2 miles long. So if you and your partner book a cave tubing session, you will be roaring down river for two miles underground. Other than this, you can go canoeing or kayaking down the Belize River, Mopan and Macal Rivers. Most tour companies and resorts offer Class II and III rapids, and their guides are certified by the local tourist board.
Additional instruction is given throughout the runs, which include reading the white water, learning about obstacles, and surfing the river waves. The most famous destination for water sports especially diving in the whole of Belize is the Blue Hole Natural Monument. Located in the center of the Lighthouse Reef Atoll, the Blue Hole is actually a circular limestone sinkhole measuring 126 meters deep and 395 meters across. The site gets its name from the amazing vivid blue color of the water which is caused by the depth of the hole. The Blue Hole is one of the most astounding diving sites in the world and the spectacular limestone formations found nearby heighten the attraction of the place. Scuba-diving, snorkeling and diving are some of the most popular water sports that tourists enjoy here and that you can try with your partner.

Explore its wealth of wildlife

One of the most-visited natural reserves in Belize is the Guanacaste National Park. Located around 50 miles west of Belize City, it showcases the amazing biodiversity of this land. The. Among other species of trees found in this Park are the Rain tree, the Brazilian firetree, the Mamey sapote and the Honduras Mahogany which has been designated as the national tree of Belize. The Guanacaste National Park is also the natural habitat of a wide variety of wild animals like the White-tailed deer, the Kinkajou, the Jaguarundi and the Nine-banded armadillo among others. Other than this The Park is a favorite bird-watching destination since it is home to more than a hundred species of birdlife. Some of the rare birds that can be seen in the Guanacaste National Park are Blue-Crowned Motmot and the Black-faced Antthrush. Mountain Pine Ridge Reserve is the nation’s largest protected area and home of the Toucan, the national bird of Belize. If you are lucky you can spot the majestic animal at the Jaguar Reserve which one of the most extensive jungle hiking trails in the country.

Go back in time

A foremost attraction of Belize is its archeological site of the ancient Mayan civilization and can offer the perfect backdrop if you wish to romance your spouse in an old-fashioned way. Belize was once the very center of the ancient Mayan Civilization and they have left their mark in one of the largest concentrations of temples and underground ritual chambers, as well as a magnificent repository of art in gold, jade, obsidian, pottery, elaborate stone carvings and paintings. Some of the best known Mayan sites in Belize include Xunantunich, Caracol, Altun Ha and Lubaantun. And however if you want a shorter tour of the country’s history, a must-visit is the Belize Museum renovated from an earlier colonial prison and now exhibiting the Maya and colonial history of Belize including its interesting past as a haven for pirates and buccaneers. When here, don’t miss the priceless Maya artifacts dating back some 2500 years and you both are sure to be transported to the romance and adventure of the past.