The barrier reef, which is 185 miles long, is the longest in the western hemisphere. It has an area of 22,970 square kilometres 8,867 sq mi and a population of 408,487 2019. It also houses the longest barrier reef in the western hemisphere. Map of belize cayes hotels and attractions on a belize. The map includes most of the cities and villages in belize, the forest reserves, national parks and wildife sanctuaries in the country. John moen is a cartographer who along with his wife are the orignal founders of. Belize map free maps of belize and central america. Most of these form the belize barrier reef, the longest in the western hemisphere stemming approximately 322 km 200 mi. The patchakan roman catholic school in corozal district has been closed for the last three days because of killer bees that have taken over the school compound. How to make the wymara resort and villas turks and caicos pink moscow mule. Belize has 201 recognized municipalities, consisting of 2 cities, 7 towns, and 192 villages.
Belize belize district belize city downtown belize city along the northern highway altun ha ruins along the western highway crooked tree wildlife sanct. It is home to the santa elena boarder that boarders chetumal, quintanaroo, mexico. Heres where to stay on belizes islands and seaside towns. Tobacco caye tobacco caye is a tiny island off the coast of belize, popular with budget travellers.
The quieter bay side of the caye is a good place for birdwatching. Corozal district is the northernmost district of the nation of belize. Heres a brand new, rare and a hard to find collectors item. Belize is pricey compared to the rest of central america, yet many of the countrys expats live on very little. This stretch of coastline, islands, and swampy lowlands includes former capital belize city, still the hub of belizean city life and the heart of its colonial past. The cayes, the offshore atolls and the barrier reef are one of the main attractions of belize.
Ambergris caye ambergris caye is the largest island off the coast of belize. I can unsubscribe any time using the unsubscribe link at the end of all emails. This map shows a combination of political and physical features. Belize islands and atolls the top islands and atolls in. Patchakan resorts in belize there are hundreds of beautiful resorts in belize. It also lies in the middle of the south water caye marine reserve, belize s largest protected marine park, which. Some of these tiny islands and atolls are uninhabited, but visitors are increasingly being drawn to the rich abundance of marine life and gorgeous. Lauren s thoughts on volunteering in the village of patchakan belize. Get directions, maps, and traffic for belmopan, cayo. It includes country boundaries, major cities, major mountains in shaded relief, ocean depth in blue color gradient, along with many other features. Its easy to see on any belizean map that the country also has a long stretch of coastline along the caribbean sea, with a distinctive offshore barrier reef and hundreds of small islands or cayes. The reverse of the belize adventure map contains detailed interpretive information to belizes blue hole, the ruins of tikal in guatemala, the barrier reef system, plus information on the many cultures, history, and districts of belize. Belize map 14 x 41 size click on image for full size.
We had the opportunity to help some people get out of pain they were in and evangelize with the local communities over the easter holiday. I feel these were the most rewarding aspects of the trip. This is the only online map that includes a map of belize cayes. Belize maps, map of ambergris caye, belize and belizean area. West and is situated on the narrow isthmus of land that connects north america and. Belize islands and atolls the top islands and atolls in belize. Belize, formerly known as british honduras, is a small nation on the eastern coast of central america on the caribbean sea bordered by mexico to the northwest and guatemala to the west and south. The reef and its islands have been a unesco world heritage site since 1996. Maps of belize detailed map of belize belize cayes map. To find the map for the driving distance from usa to belize city, please enter the source and destination and then select the driving mode.
We created this detailed map of belize because we couldnt find a decent map of belize ourselves. Belize city satellite map online map of belize city, belize. Large belize map map of belize, belize map world atlas. The country is a parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy which recognizes queen elizabeth ii as sovereign. Belize is a breathtakingly beautiful caribbean nation with over 239 miles of coastline. The belize hotel association bha is a nonprofit, nongovernment organization and belizes oldest private sector tourism organization. Water caye belize, central america private islands for.
The waters off the coast of belize are dotted with more than 450 beautiful small islands, known locally as cayes keys, as well as tiny atolls that rise up from the floor of the caribbean sea. Belize has a long coastline on the caribbean sea, and is on the eastern side of the yucatan peninsula. Click here for an antique map of belize and central america. Its mainland is about 290 km 180 mi long and 110 km 68 mi wide. With stunning beaches and some of the caribbeans best snorkeling, its no wonder that belizes beauty is no longer a secret. Belize property agents is pleased to present a nice 0. Hammocks, novels, group meals and a healthy dose of snorkelling are likely to fill your day, on one of the few islands that wont break the bank in a country that normally excels at doing so. Belize is a small country in central america, south of mexico and east of guatemala.
This map shows the various villages, towns and cities in belize as well as major highways, rivers, islands and elevation of the country. Its proximity to the deep water channel, used by the cruise lines to enter belizean waters, makes water caye ideal for a cruise ship pier and port of entry. This map shows a 19th century map of belize and all the countries in central america. The area of the country totals 22,960 square kilometers 8,860 sq. He is the founder and editor of belize first magazine, now an online magazine. If you are looking for maps of another area please visit the maps page. Islands and cays off the coast of belize this belizean coast mangrove ecoregion runs along the caribbean coast. It is best known as worldclass tourism destination, but the country also offers offshore banking, retirement living and a wide. Popular for its beaches, fishing, and scuba diving, and manatee watching. The country of belize has roughly 386 km of coastline, and has many coral reefs, cayes, and islands in the caribbean sea. Homepage of the presbyterian medical clinic in patchakan belize. A refugee from the world could not get farther away than the atolls and outer cayes of belize.
Belize map caribbean fridge collectors souvenir magnet 2. Ambergris caye is located off the coast of belize, part the belize barrier reef islands. This group of islands is the most visited part of belize. Ranging from isolated stretches of sand and palm trees to very large islands like ambergris caye.
Each type of municipality has a different form of government as defined by title viii of the laws of belize. Belize islands the top islands and cayes in belize. Its membership is comprised primarily of accommodation providers including hotels, resorts, lodges, condominiums, educational facilities and homestays with allied members including tour operators and ancillary businesses that service the hospitality industry. Detailed, interactive and static maps of belize and satellite images for belize. Atolls and outer cayes, belize belize travel destination. Welcome to the list of garmin compatible maps for belize. I want emails from lonely planet with travel and product information, promotions, advertisements, thirdparty offers, and surveys.
Belize is one of nearly 200 countries illustrated on our blue ocean laminated map of the world. Detailed maps of belize maps of belize courtesy of. Look at a map of belize and youll see numerous islands off the coast in caribbean waters. Close to the magnificent barrier reef along the coastline of belize, hundreds of coral and mangrove ilands known as cayes bask in the shimmering, clear turquoise and emerald green waters of the caribbean. It is a great place to go snorkeling, diving, swimming or fishing, depending on what you like to do. You can also find gifts for family and friends at the shops, curb your hunger at one of the many restaurants, or just lay out on the beach by the water. Water caye belize, central america private islands for sale.
Belize has more in common with many of the islands in the caribbean than it does with the bordering nations of central america. Map of belize city and travel information about belize city brought to you by lonely planet. Lan sluder has been banging around belize for 25 years. During the first week of april, the clinic received a new facelift, the painters were on a team headed by george and shirley constantino, which included their son and the pilson family from virginia. They are also water resistant but not waterproof and its not advisable to keep them in water for prolonged periods of time. Caye caulker, just down the reef, offers a less dizzying pace with an authentic, caribbean vibe and opportunities for snorkeling at the split or viewing manatees at swallow caye wildlife sanctuary. This tiny island, which is roughly 800 meters 2,600 feet in length, is a true tropical gem. These magnets are made of industrial strength vinyl and are neither flexible nor bendable. Archaeological evidence in belize indicates that the famed mayan culture began to emerge in this lowland area of the yucatan peninsula around bc. Check flight prices and hotel availability for your visit. Water caye island is located adjacent to the deep water channel, approximately twenty minutes from the mainland by boat and minutes from the worlds second largest barrier reef. Click on a row for more info about a given map or filter the list to get exactly what you want. Belize is bordered on the northwest by mexico, on the east by the caribbean sea, and on the south and west by guatemala. These 450 precious gem islands, set in a sea of shimmering aquamarine, range from mere specks of coral awash a high tide, to exotic resorts.
Depending on the vehicle you choose, you can also calculate the amount of co2 emissions from your vehicle and assess the environment impact. Ambergris caye lures with swanky beach resorts, endless bars, and plentiful restaurants. Detailed maps of belize maps of belize courtesy of chabil. If youre seeking an island in a friendly, laidback, english speaking country, you should definitely consider belize. Atolls and outer cayes of belize islands of belize. As the countrys number one money maker is tourism, belize has developed and built many different types of resorts throughout the varied landscape. The cayes pronounced keys are islands that are located between the mainland and the barrier reef. Running some 239 miles 386 km of gorgeous caribbean coast, belize has more in common with the sunny caribbean than with its neighboring latin republics.
The smallest municipalities by population are the villages of estrella and honey camp, each with 37. He and his wife, chris woolwinemoen, produced thousands of awardwinning maps that are used all over the world and content that aids students, teachers, travelers and. Dec 03, 2019 with stunning beaches and some of the caribbeans best snorkeling, its no wonder that belizes beauty is no longer a secret. Belize has always been known for its spectacular corals and abundant marine life, many people are not aware that there are no coral reefs directly off the coast of the mainland, one has to travel. With over 200 islands or cayes, it can be hard to decide which ones top your todo list. Located just 9 km 14 miles off of the coast of dangriga, south water caye boasts stunning white sand beaches and glorious water views.
Patchakan rc school in corozal needs assistance in. The abundance of lagoons along the coasts and in the northern interior reduces the actual land area to 21,400 square kilometers 8,300 sq. Countries states capital cities cities airports colleges hospitals hotels islands lakes schools museums mountains palace restaurants theaters universities waterfalls all. Map of caye caulker and travel information about caye caulker brought to you by lonely planet. Jungle resorts, eco resorts, all inclusive resorts, beachfront resorts, 5. The largest municipality by population in belize is belize city with a population of 57,164. Sailing in the virgin islands, seeing a rainbow out the window of an island hopper as we flew from virgin islands to puerto rico, christmas in hawaii and many trips to florida. While corozal district depended for many years on the sugar industry, at one time having its own sugar factory located in libertad village, today the economy is more diversified. World famous for its fabulous tourist attractions, including world class diving along the second largest barrier reef in the world, over 200 offshore islands and a rainforest in the western regions of the country.