Belize

With one foot planted in the Central American jungles and the other dipped in the Caribbean Sea, Belize is home to the second-longest barrier reef in the world, jungles that teem with wildlife, and mysterious Maya ruins. Mara Vorhees, Lonely Planet Writer

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Inside This Book 2 authors

100 days of research

185 miles of barrier reef

100+ Ancient Maya relics

Inspirational photos

Clear, easy-to-use maps

In-depth background

At-a-glance practical info

Comprehensive planning tools

Easy-to-read layout