Belize Tourist

Its Caribbean coast is fringed by the world’s second-largest barrier reef. The people here are an exotic mix of Maya, Mestizo, Garifuna, Creole, Mennonite and expats. The government is moving to fully protect its unique marine environment, new eco-resorts are taking advantage of the country’s stunning cayes and jungle hideaways, and travellers are discovering a slice of Central America that’s relatively untouristed, safe and tantalisingly easy to reach. Get here before the inevitable crowds do.