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Central Coast
Get a little bit of everything through the Central Coast.
Home to the howler monkeys and many rare bird species, Central Belize is perfect for travelers looking to get into all things Belize.
Within the Central Coast you’ll discover a little bit of everything: ancient Maya monuments, British history, cultural diversity and nature. Get an insight into Belize’s rich cultural past which continues to have present-day influences. Take up the hiking challenge at Altun Ha (Maya site) where becoming a birder is inevitable thanks to our colorful feathered residents. Enjoy the Belize City tours which reveal intact colonial architectures of the past and the predominant Creole “Kriol” culture of today. While you’re here, learn the local “Kriol” (a broken English dialect). Journey to the country’s past capital “Belmopan,” where the open roads lead to endless wildlife and natural wonders befitting for adventur seekers.
Attractions in Central Coast
St. Johns Cathedral
Aside from Maya temples, St. John’s Cathedral is the oldest Anglican Church in Central America. It’s also the only place…
Nim Li Punit
Nim Li Punit, located near the village of Indian Creek in the Toledo District, is well known for the number…
Museum of Belizean Art
Once known as the Government House, this colonial-era building formerly housed the House of Culture and today is home to…
Belize Supreme Court
Built in 1926, the Belize Supreme Court building was rebuilt in the same style as the previous one that burned…
Museum of Belize
Once a prison by British Colonial rule, the Museum of Belize was established in 2002 to display the nation’s rich…
Mayflower Bocawina National Park
With 7,087 acres of preserved low and highlands, Mayflower Bocawina National Park is one of the best choices for leisure or…
Rio Frio Caves
The Rio Frio Cave is considered one of the best caving systems throughout Belize. With a length of around a quarter mile,…
Barton Creek Cave
Tucked away in the Mountain Pine Ridge area is Barton Creek Cave, a wet cave that offers canoeing and a…
El Pilar
The isolated El Pilar Ancient Maya Temple is three times larger than Xunantunich and is still being excavated today. The…
Nohoch Che’en Caves Branch Archeological Reserve
Nohoch Che’en, which means “Big Cave”, is one of many subterranean sites in Belize found at the foothills of the…
