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Ambergris Caye has garnered such a world-wide reputation for Diving & other Water Sports that sometimes visitors can forget there are other remarkable activities to experience here.
lies at the northernmost end of Ambergris Caye and is
a protected sanctuary for mangroves, birds and sea life. It
is an excellent location for birding and wildlife spotting. You can hire a boat to visit two nearby "bird cayes"
where you will see nesting Roseate Spoonbills, White Ibis,
Pelicans, Herons, Cormorants and Frigate Birds.
 Boats can also be hired to take you up the coast, where
sea-turtles have sometimes been found on isolated beaches.
At the urging of environmental organizations, the Belizean
government has expanded the "no-hunting" season
for turtles; as a result, the turtle population is slowly
increasing. Hunting of endangered species is outlawed completely.
Manatee Watch
There are few places in the world where you can still see
the gentle manatee. The wonder of watching these huge animals
in their natural habitat is a sight you won't soon forget.
Full day trips include lunch, snorkeling, and of course,
a chance to
Watch the Manatees.
Many visitors to Ambergris Caye use the island as a home base to explore the inland jungle and archaeology sites on day trips or book packages that include several days on the caye and several days at jungle resorts so they can experience another side of Belize.
Lamanai
Travel to the mainland then overland to Tower Hill, which is near
Orange Walk Town, then North 22 miles by boat up the New River lagoon to the ancient
Maya city of Lamanai.
Along the way sightings of crocodiles, iguana, monkeys
and tropical birds are not uncommon.
Altun Ha & Baboon Wildlife Sanctuary
Tour
Travel up the North River through mangrove channels
for 30 to 40 minutes before arriving at the small village
of Bomba before traveling overland to Altun
Ha, a Maya archeological site ..... Next travel the Belize River to the Baboon
Sanctuary. View monkeys, iguanas, birds and crocodiles
up close and personal. Howler monkey families watch
as you travel upriver through the savannah while iguanas
sun themselves along the river.
Guided Cave Tubing - Travel inland to Caves
Branch for an underground float trip. While you're there, experience a jungle Zip-line Canopy Tour.
Tikal - See Tikal By Air for information on how to visit this Natural & World Cultural Heritage site.
Visit Belize as part of a duPlooy Travel
Jungle, Ruins & Reef Vacation Package or
Create Your Own Vacation Package
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