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Belize: Conservation, Coral Reefs, & Mayan History

With the world's second-longest barrier reef, lush jungle reserves, hundreds of ancient Mayan ruins, and breathtaking landscapes, Belize is a beacon of conservation and Central American history. Start in the Chiquibul Forest Reserve, the largest in Belize, where you'll explore immense cave systems, swim in the pristine waters of a local river, and spot endangered scarlet macaws while hiking in the Maya Mountains. Travel by boat to Tobacco Caye and meet marine scientists, conservationists,...