Belize: Cultural Landscape
The cultural landscape of Belize is a tapestry of indigenous, colonial, and Afro-Caribbean influences, blending to create a vibrant and unique identity that reflects the diversity and heritage of its people.
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Archaeological Sites in Belize
Belize: Pre-Columbian Maya Ruins and Archaeological Sites
Some well-known and historically significant pre-Columbian Maya archaeological sites are found in Belize, considered part of the southern Maya lowlands of the Mesoamerican culture area. The sites found here were occupied until the arrival of the Spanish.
Caracol: Chiquibul National Park and Forest Reserve (Belize)
Chiquibul National Park is the largest national park in Belize. The park surrounds Caracol, an archaeological reserve that was once one of the most important regional political centers of the Maya Lowlands during the Classic Period. Chiquibul Forest Reserve is adjacent to the park.