January in Belize

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January in Belize

• Forest and Reef

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Belize Map

• Capital Belmopan
• Area 8,886 sq. miles (22,968 sq. km)
• Coastline 174 miles (386 km)
• Population 266,440
• Official language English

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Belize Climate

• The drier season is from November to May.
• Temperatures and humidity are warm, moist, and
  tropical, except in the higher elevations in the
  Maya Mountains.
• Daytime temperatures range from 90 - 100F (32 -
  38C), with night time temperatures falling as
  low as 65F (18 C).

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Belize

• Currency 1 US Dollar 1.7388 Belize Dollar
• Languages English, Spanish, Mayan, Garifuna,
  Creole
• Religions Roman Catholic (50), Protestant (27)
• Government type parliamentary democracy
• Literacy 94
• Industries Sugar, bananas, fish products,
  garment production, food processing, timber,
  tourism, construction

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Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary
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Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary

• Three days
• Three meals per day
• Two guided tours each day
• Wildlife viewing and breath taking views

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Cockscomb Lodging
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Daily Hikes
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Vantage Points
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Recreation
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Birding
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Blue Creek

• Seven days at this rainforest station
• Three meals per day
• River Snorkeling
• Rainforest hikes and projects

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Lodging at Blue Creek

• Lush Rainforests
• Hundreds of bird species
• Bats, agouties, monkeys, and kinkajous common

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Activities at Blue Creek

• Caving
• River snorkeling
• Ethnobotany walk
• Jungle hikes
• Bird watching
• Night walks to see nocturnal animals

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Blue Creek

• Clear pools and exotic fish
• Recreational diving and swimming

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Iguana Hike
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Hikes and Ethnobotany
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Silky Anteater
Biological Diversity
Howler Monkey
Tree Frog
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Visits to a Mayan Village

• Learn about Mayan culture at Blue Creek Village
• Farmers and artisans
• We will also visit the Mayan ruin of Lubaantun

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Mayan Home Visit
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Creole cultural lunch at DangrigaSouth Water
Caye is a UNESCO World Heritage SiteReef
ecosystems remarkable biological diversity and
beautyHabitat for threatened species such as
the West Indian manatee and a variety of sea
turtles.
South Water Caye via Dangriga
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South Water Caye

• Five days on the island
• Three meals per day
• Snorkeling each day

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South Water Caye

• Belizean dishes typically consist of corn, rice,
  beans, chicken, fresh seafood, and fruits.
• Meals are typically served buffet style

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South Water Caye

• Coral reef and fish ecology
• Research projects

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Birds
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Education Center (Night Zoo tour)
Margay
Tapir
Kinkajou