River Safari in Belize

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Belize is a beautiful country in Central America. The country is known for its beautiful beaches, situated on the Caribbean Sea. It is a very popular tourist destination. Apart from its beaches, Belize is also known for its marine life, cuisine, adventure sports, climate etc. which make it very popular with the tourists. Every year, thousands of tourists from around the world, especially from the US, visit Belize to explore its historical heritage, natural beauty and tourist attractions. If you

The rivers in Belize are known for their charm and wilderness. Rivers in this region are both wild and beautiful at the same time. The rivers in Belize provide people with a remarkable opportunity to enjoy a different kind of tourism, i.e. river tourism. Instead of behaving like a conventional traveler and exploring the beaches in the country, you can explore the rivers in Belize and their surrounding natural beauty.

You can start the tour in the Hondo River, which is the natural border with Mexico located in the north, emptying into the Caribbean Sea. In ancient times, the Mayan people built in this area a series of complexes of a particular architectural style which are at present found only in ruins.

The longest river in Belize is the Rio Nueve (New River) which flows into the beautiful Chetumal Bay, located south of the Yucatan Peninsula. It is also the natural habitat of animals such as crocodiles and birds native to this place. It is Ideal for the practice of ecotourism for its variety of landscapes, wild and almost unexplored nature. The river is popular with nature enthusiast and can be visited throughout the year.

The large quantity of rivers and tributaries that Belize offers along with a perfect combination of forest landscapes, with picturesque and quiet villages, make Belize an ideal place for river safari and vacation. It also paves the way for many adventure sports in the river like canoeing and kayaking. Although not all rivers are easy to navigate, there are certain waterways which are not very difficult and so they have become the hub of such river sports and activities.

Furthermore, easy access to rivers makes them great for guided tours and excursions that last a day, to expeditions that can take several days. In Belize, there are different activities for tourists and all are indeed very enjoyable. The rivers can allow you to experience both extreme sports and relaxing and quiet activities like swimming or just lazing by the river banks.

Here are the two famous rivers of Belize:

• Belize River: It is a 180 mile long river with its source in Guatemala, and is spread across Belize. Its basin covers more than a quarter of the country. It flows along the northern slope of the Maya Mountains, running through the center of the country and then plunges into the Caribbean Sea near the port of Belize City. It is also called the Old River. The Belize River is navigable near the border with Guatemala.
  It begins at the junction of Mopan River and Macal rivers in Guatemala and flows through the valley that bears its name and is covered by rainforest.
• Rio Hondo: The Rio Hondo is a river in Central America which is about 129 miles long. It flows into the south-north direction and empties into the Bay of Chetumal, which opens on to the Caribbean Sea. The greater part of its course forms the border between Mexico and Belize.

So if you want a vacation with river bound activities then Belize is the best place to visit.