Guide to a sailing vacation in Belize

For more than 100 years, Belize was part of the British colony, until it became an independent country in the early 1980s. Because of this, English became the official language of its people. In 2007, there are around 297,651 inhabitants in the region. However, throughout the year, the population tends to explode, as thousands of visitors flock to the country to go sailing in Belize or perhaps visit Tikal and experience the Mayan culture.

Sailing in Belize wouldn’t be complete if you don’t visit Rio Dulce, Guatemala. It runs about 30 miles, for which at the end of the trail, you can find El Golfete. The river’s calm waters serve as your portal to the Caribbean Sea and home to a number of manatees and seabirds. Río Dulce also acts as a starting point for backpackers who like to go to Honduras or even Guatemala. You can place your yacht on their boat docks, perhaps at El Relleno and Fronteras, and go through San Felipe, the only town that has a trail or path that leads to the main towns.

You also don’t want to miss a visit to Islas de la Bahía, Honduras, which is very popular not only for its friendly people, but also for the many islets that represent the best vacation vacations. For example, if you are looking for some privacy, you can bring your yacht or boat to Roatan, the most developed in the Bay Islands. It has a very long ridge and a virgin beach, ideal for water sports, canoeing and kayaking. Utila, on the other hand, is the most ideal destination for those who wish to explore the coral reef but are not yet licensed divers. Getting your certification here will cost you very little. There are also several dive shops to choose from, so you know that you will always get the best deal in the end.

Finish your navigation in Belize with a little journey through its colorful history. The Mayan ruins of Tikal give you an insight into the culture that in many ways defined the people of Belize and Guatemala. You can find the Great Plaza, which is a large structure that is populated with administrative and residential palaces, ceremonial buildings, and even sculpted altars. The Temple of the Great Jaguar is also located near the plaza. Quiriguá, on the other hand, is a very small Mayan city, but is often visited due to the countless monuments of great Mayan leaders and gods that cover the entire area.