January in Belize Forest and Reef Belize Map

January in Belize Forest and Reef

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

Belize Climate û 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. û Daytime temperatures range from 90 100°F (32 - 38°C), with night time temperatures falling as low as 65°F (18° C). û

Belize û Currency: 1 US Dollar = 1. 7388 Belize Dollar û Languages: English, Spanish, Mayan, Garifuna, Creole û Religions: Roman Catholic (50%), Protestant (27%) û Government type: parliamentary democracy û Literacy: 94% û Industries: Sugar, bananas, fish products, garment production, food processing, timber, tourism, construction

Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary

Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary û Three days û Three meals per day û Two guided tours each day û Wildlife viewing and breath taking views

Cockscomb Lodging

Daily Hikes

Vantage Points

Recreation

Birding

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

Lodging at Blue Creek Lush Rainforests Hundreds of bird species Bats, agouties, monkeys, and kinkajous common

Activities at Blue Creek û û û Caving River snorkeling Ethnobotany walk Jungle hikes Bird watching Night walks to see nocturnal animals

Blue Creek Clear pools and exotic fish û Recreational diving and swimming û

Iguana Hike

Hikes and Ethnobotany

Biological Diversity Silky Anteater Howler Monkey Tree Frog

Visits to a Mayan Village Learn about Mayan culture at Blue Creek Village û Farmers and artisans û We will also visit the Mayan ruin of Lubaantun û

Mayan Home Visit

South Water Caye via Dangriga Creole cultural lunch at Dangriga South Water Caye is a UNESCO World Heritage Site Reef ecosystems remarkable biological diversity and beauty Habitat for threatened species such as the West Indian manatee and a variety of sea turtles.

South Water Caye Five days on the island û Three meals per day û Snorkeling each day û

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

South Water Caye Coral reef and fish ecology û Research projects û

Birds

Education Center (Night Zoo tour) Margay Tapir Kinkajou