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Geographically speaking, Belize is a tiny country—just a bit smaller than the state of New Hampshire. Don't let its small size fool you, though. There's an exhilarating adventure packed into every corner of Belize's 8,867 square miles.
Set on the eastern coast of Central America, the country offers about 240 miles of Caribbean coastline to the east and rainforests and jungle to the west, plus more than 400 cayes, small islands just barely peeking out of the water. Traversing the various areas is simple, and popular "reef and rainforest" packages allow travelers to experience the best of Belize in one trip.
While Belize's national language is English, dozens of other languages are common across the country.
A Fishing and Beach Lovers Paradise
Avid anglers already know that Belize is ranked as one of the world's top saltwater fly fishing destinations and many travelers bring their gear and patience as they try for bragging rights by landing a Grand Slam.
A Grand Slam means catching a bonefish, permit, and tarpon all on the same day. Thanks to ongoing conservation efforts in Belize, all three fish are catch-and-release only, which helps improve the chances of getting the trifecta. Belize has several fly-fishing hot spots, but one of the most popular is Ambergris Caye where several lodges and a camp cater to visiting anglers.
The Belize Barrier Reef is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the world's second-largest barrier reef.
A Breathtaking Variety Of Food
At breakfast, order Belizean meat pies. Believed to be a remnant of British colonialism, meat pies have a thick golden crust and are stuffed with saucy beef or chicken. Or go for Orange Walk-style tacos, which are rolled-up corn tortillas filled with pork or chicken and habanero-pickled onions or cabbage.
Another Belizean staple is the fry jack, fluffy deep-fried dough pieces that you can eat with savory breakfast dishes or local jam and honey. The blend of cultural influences is very evident in a traditional Belizean breakfast made up of Kriol-inspired fry jacks, Maya-style eggs, and Yucatan refried beans.
If Belizean cuisine could be summed up in one dish, it's rice and beans with stewed chicken—a Kriol lunch staple eaten everywhere in Belize. The stewed chicken is usually served with potato salad or coleslaw and habanero-pickled onions on the side. This recipe makes it easy to make Belize's stewed chicken at home. Seafood is also an important staple in Belize, especially on the cayes where you can get fresh lobster and conch (when they are in season), Mexican-style ceviche, and whole-fried fish.
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