Worth spending a week and a half in Belize?

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ageispolis11
ageispolis11

Hi all,

I am doing a 14 week trip in Central America, and given the time constraints (I want to get to Panama within that time) wondered whether it was worth going to Belize (and how long to allocate). I would like to see Actun Tunichil Muknal, but am unsure if i should detour from Mexico to see the country. Assuming that i continue down the coast through Guatemala- i would lose a week and a half getting to and around Belize. Given the time constraint. is it worth it? Are there specific sites in Belize that i will not find in other Central American countries?

I am aware that this is an open ended subjective question, but opinion and recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

Thank guys :)

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greggo
greggo

Yes, What kind of a question is that? geez

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cdffirefly
cdffirefly

Only you can decide if it is worth it.......depends on your interests.

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ageispolis11
ageispolis11

I suppose what i am asking is a more in depth understanding of the country from people who have been there before. Hence the posting on the message boards. I have read a lot about diving opportunities and wonderful beaches, but i am more interested in people and culture, and still don't know enough about the area.

Thank you :)

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lucapal
lucapal

ATM is great...a highlight of CA travel for me.

Certainly there is lots of beach/jungle stuff in Belize,but the culture is quite interesting as well,and very different from the rest of the region.I found the people easy to talk to and get to know a little...

By 'sites' I guess you mean Mayan? There is Lamanai which is a really nice trip...ATM as you mentioned...some smaller sites around San Ignacio as well,and various others in different parts of the country.Plus there is easy access to Tikal from San Ignacio.

Not as rich in sites as southern Mexico or Guatemala,but not bad......

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lansluder
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One of the interesting things about Belize is its cultural diversity -- the population is a mix of Mestizos, Creoles, Maya and Garifuna, plus sizable numbers of Mennonites, Chinese, Indians, expats from the U.S., Canada and Europe and others. Nothing else quite like it in Central America.

--Lan Sluder

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lucapal
lucapal

I had a very interesting evening in a Chinese restaurant in Orange Walk where the only other people present were the Chinese owners and a gruop of 10 mennonites...men,women and children ;-)

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cdffirefly
cdffirefly

#8....I have to disagree that that the only place worth visiting is Caye Caulker. We enjoyed the mainland especially the Placencia area and the nearby towns.

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wanderlustcoz
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I did a 6 week trip from Costa Rica to Mexico last year and Belize was a highlight. Caye Caulker was my favourite place I visited and I ended up staying longer than originally planned. I'm going on an 8 week trip next year to Mexico, Guatemala and Belize and I'm hoping to explore further south in Belize, taking the Raggamuffin sailing trip from Caye Caulker to Placencia then heading by boat from Punta Gorda to Guatemala.

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jeanfromboston2
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We spent three weeks there (including Tikal) and barely scratched the surface of the place. I'd go back.

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