Howler monkeys near La Milpa Field Station in Rio Bravo Conservation Area (North Belize)
Howler monkeys near La Milpa Field Station in Rio Bravo Conservation Area (North Belize)
Day trip at Mountain Pine Ridge , Cayo Belize
Rio Bravo Conservation and Management Area - Programme for Belize
Rio Bravo Conservation and Management Area - Programme for Belize Created in 1988 by a purchase agreement between Gallon Jug Agroindustries and Programme for Belize for 110044 acres of land comprising the northern section of the Gallon Jug property. Subsequently enlarged by the donation of 42007 acres by Coca-Cola Foods Inc. in 1990, a further donation by Coca-Cola Foods Inc. of 52015 acres in 1992, purchase from New River Enterprises Ltd. of 14011 in 1994 and the signing of a purchase agreement with New River Enterprises Ltd. for an additional 12798 acres also in 1994. All outstanding payments under the purchase agreements were completed by December 1995. Management responsibility was assumed on signing each purchase agreement. Programme for Belize is a Belizean NGO constituted as a nonprofit company and holds the land in trust for the people of Belize under the terms of a formal Memorandum of Agreement with the Government of Belize. The Memorandum of Agreement also provides for continuity of conservation management, stating that the land must be passed to another organization of similar aims if PFB must relinquish ownership. The cultural heritage of the area is extraordinarily rich. Over 60 Mayan sites have so far been located, ranging from major ceremonial centres, and elite dwellings, to field and terrace systems, to industrial sites producing stone tools. House mounds are almost ubiquitous. La Milpa, on the western part of the site, is considered the third largest ceremonial centre in Belize while Dos Hombres, an elite palace, approaches La Milpa in extent. Most of the visible architecture dates from the Late Classic (8th - 9th century AD), when it is believed that all available resources were exploited to the maximum, but the archaeological record extends from pre-ceramic to the European contact period. During the 19th and 20th century the area formed the principal mahogany forest of the Belize Estate and Produce Company, an important influence on the economic and social development of British Honduras/Belize, and many relics remain. Colonial land use has not yet been examined in detail but the physical evidence, when taken with the documentary record, promises to give valuable insights into the period.
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Frio Rio Pools and Waterfalls in The Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve in Belize. Part 2
Frio Rio Pools and Waterfalls in The Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve in Belize. Part 2 from afar. The scenic pools are nice for swimming. The water is pretty warm and you can hang out under the waterfalls.
Hidden Valley Inn, Belize, Central America
Hidden Valley Inn is a retreat in the mountains of Belize like no other. It is a bird watchers paradise offering guests the chance to view rare raptor species such as the Orange Breasted Falcon and the Stygian Owl. It is also home to some of Belize's most spectacular waterfalls. Hidden Valley Conservation Officer, Fredy Pineda takes us on a tour of this superb eco-retreat.
Going Fishing -Belize
Going fishing-Whether you're scuba diving the Blue Hole, zip-lining through the jungle canopy, rappelling down waterfalls or crawling through ancient cave systems, Belize is a genuine adventure. Head to Cayo District where you can tube or canoe through darkened river systems or hard-core spelunk in renowned Actun Tunichil Muknal cave. Zip-lining is virtually an art form in Cayo and Southern Belize where you can sail through the jungle at half a dozen locations. Horseback riding is well organised and hiking is superb in national parks, such as Mayflower Bocawina National Park, Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary, Shipstern Nature Reserve and Río Bravo.
Female Ornate Hawk-Eagle vocalizing near nest in Rio Bravo
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Blue creek falls and cave in Belize
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Tropical Rainforest Sustainable Ecovillage in Belize
- Intentional communities & Ecovillages are the way of the future. Sustainable living is the answer. Permaculture is the science to guide us. We are the people to action. Join us in the tropical rainforest of Belize and be a part of the solution to save the Earth and live in harmony. Peace, Love, Unity, Respect.
Crooked Tree Lagoon - The View from Bird's Eye View Lodge
It is late afternoon, March 13, 2013, and at the beginning of the dry season low water has concentrated the birds in the Crooked Tree Lagoon area. This happens every dry season but this was the latest in the year that I have been in the area. This is truly of wildlife spectacle proportions...
Belize
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Make time for the adventure of your life and visit the peaceful, friendly English-speaking people in Belize. Experience the longest barrier reef in the western hemisphere some 185 miles in length, majestic Maya Mountains threaded with cascading waterfalls hidden amongst jungles canopies where exotic wildlife and tropical flora blossom, the largest cave system in Central America -- for the novice or the experienced spelunker, hundreds of Ancient Maya civilizations both excavated and jungle covered, and over 10 diverse cultures living in harmony.
With over 200 islands off the coast of Belize including 3 of the Caribbean's 4 atolls, the Belize Barrier Reef is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and marine activities abound. Home to the famous Blue Hole near Lighthouse Reef Atoll and many marine reserves including Half Moon Caye Natural Monument for red-footed booby, Glover's Reef atoll, Hol Chan Marine Reserve, Shark Ray Alley for swimming with rays and docile nurse sharks, Gladden Spit for diving with whale shark and South Water Caye Marine Reserve, the largest marine reserve.
AIRPORTS/ GATEWAYS/FLYING TIMES: Airport: Phillip S.W. Goldson International Airport is 9 miles from Belize City with local airlines being the most popular means of tourist travel inside Belize. Belmopan City, the capital, is located 50 miles west of Belize City. Gateways/Flying Times: Atlanta -- 3 hours. Houston - 2 hours. Los Angeles (via Houston) - 5 hours. Miami - 2 hours. New York (via Miami) - 5 hours. Newark -- 4 hours 45 minutes. Charlotte -- 3 hours 29 minutes.
CLIMATE: Temperatures vary from 70 to 94 degrees Fahrenheit during the year. Annual rainfall averages 50 inches in the north and 170 inches in the south during the rainy season - June to August. The driest months are February through to May.
DINING: Belizean cuisine is a mixture of diverse cultures with the signature dish being rice and beans, chicken and potato salad with fried ripe plantains. Tipping is at the discretion of the individual. Dress code is casual.
NIGHTLIFE: Local bars in the main towns have live entertainment most weekends; Las Vegas style casino at the Princess Hotel and Casino in Belize City and San Ignacio.
ATTRACTIONS/SIGHTSEEING: Belize's tourism regions have distinctive flair: Corozal: flavored with the Mestizo culture. Explore picturesque Corozal Bay with concealed inlets in hidden lagoons; centuries old Maya temples at Cerros, Santa Rita and Cayo Coco and see rare wood storks, parrots and monkeys in Shipstern Nature Reserve. Orange Walk: home to the riverside Maya site of Lamanai, sugar cane plantations, the lush Rio Bravo tropical forest, an orchid farm, coffee plantation, the country's largest rum distillery, a traditional Mennonite community and quaint Orange Walk Town. Ambergris Caye and San Pedro town is the most popular tourist destination in the country. The ample amenities and restful ambiance on this 20-mile-long, two-mile-wide tropical island is ideally located for daytime excursions to dozens of fishing, diving, and snorkeling sites including Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark Ray Alley. Caye Caulker: only a 20 mile boat ride from Belize City, this fishing village turned laid back tourist haven offers the charm of local culture and all the marine activities of nearby Hol Chan Marine Reserve, Shark Ray Alley and the manatees at Swallow Caye. Belize District: home to Belize City the commercial capital, with the national museum, historical sites of the colonial era and restaurant choices including gourmet and local cuisine.
Mountain Pine Ridge Fun
Mountain Pine Ridge Belize. Belize is not all beaches and Cayes. There are waterfalls, caves, ruins and many things to explore in the mountains of Belize. Come join us on the road in Belize to see how much fun' you'd be missing if you stayed at the beach.
Belize's 107,000-acre Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve is home to exotic wildlife such as Cougars, Jaguars, Ocelots, Crocodiles, and many bird species.
The Rio On Pools and the 1,000 foot falls are the best attractions in the reserve. Waterfalls flow over smooth granite, creating shallow pools perfect for sunbathing and lounging. Take the stairs down to the lower pools, or hike upstream for better views and bigger pools. It a great place to spend those 100+ degree weather days.