BELIZE
Q: What is Belize’ s tourism brand? A: Our tourism brand is nature, culture, history and adventure. The only English speaking country in Central America, Belize offers an extensive array of attractions. Belize is the home of the largest Barrier Reef in the Western Hemisphere. Here exotic wildlife roams through pristine tropical forests and cool mountain rivers discharge into the turquoise Caribbean Sea. There are many ancient Maya cities, underground caves, zip lining and numerous other inland activities as well as funpacked water sports on our tropical islands. Whether you are looking to be pampered, hike nature and medicinal trails, explore underground caves, discover the secrets of the mysterious Mayan cities, swim in azure waters, enjoy our melting pot of different cultures, excellent cuisine and the warmth of friendly people, walk along charming white sandy beaches, or simply relax and admire the magical Belizean sunset, Belize is the perfect vacation destination. Our tacos, hudut, escabeche, fry jacks and Pok-a-Toc Mayan football game are not only part of our daily lives but are intriguing names that will fuel the visitor’ s curiosity to want to learn more about Belize, a Curious Place. Here time standstills and adventure is only surpassed by the visitor’ s creativity and imagination.
Q: What are your unique selling points? A: Belize’ s diverse and unique tourism product and the country’ s easy access are perhaps the best selling points. The country is just 2 ½ hrs away from the main continental USA airline hubs in Houston or Miami and is serviced by daily or weekly flights from major airlines from both the US, Canada and Central America. The various tourism regions within the country are easily accessible by land, sea or air. Once you are in Belize, one day you can snorkel among sharks in a multicolored marine kingdom and the other you can find yourself ziplining at lightning speed atop an expanse of greenery or discovering the hidden secrets of ancient Mayan cities, once inhabited by mysterious and highly complex people – the Mayas. Also the fact that we are nestled both within the Caribbean and Central America adds to our diversity as a people and in the tourism product we offer.
Q: What key elements of your country would you say is most attractive to visitors? A: Visitors are always captivated by the vast variety and uniqueness of Belize’ s attractions. They are in particularly intrigued by the diversity and unique blend offered by Belize’ s rainforest and reef( R & R) based
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