January in BelizeJanuary in Belize
Forest and ReefForest and Reef
Belize MapBelize Map
Capital: Belmopan
Area: 8,886 sq. miles (22,968 sq. km)
Coastline: 174 miles (386 km)
Population: 266,440
Official language: English
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 - 100°F (32 - 38°C), with night time temperatures falling as low as 65°F (18° C).
Belize ClimateBelize Climate
BelizeBelize
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
Cockscomb Basin Wildlife SanctuaryCockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary
Cockscomb Basin Wildlife SanctuaryCockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary
Three days Three meals per day Two guided tours each
day Wildlife viewing and
breath taking views
Cockscomb LodgingCockscomb Lodging
Daily Hikes Daily Hikes
Vantage PointsVantage Points
RecreationRecreation
BirdingBirding
Blue CreekBlue Creek
Seven days at this rainforest station
Three meals per day River Snorkeling Rainforest hikes and projects
Lodging at Blue CreekLodging at Blue Creek
Lush RainforestsHundreds of bird
speciesBats, agouties,
monkeys, and kinkajous common
Activities at Blue CreekActivities at Blue Creek
Caving River snorkeling Ethnobotany walk Jungle hikes Bird watching Night walks to see
nocturnal animals
Blue CreekBlue Creek
Clear pools and exotic fish
Recreational diving and swimming
Iguana HikeIguana Hike
Hikes and EthnobotanyHikes and Ethnobotany
Silky AnteaterSilky Anteater
Tree FrogTree Frog
Biological DiversityBiological Diversity
Howler Monkey
Visits to a Mayan VillageVisits to a Mayan Village
Learn about Mayan culture at Blue Creek Village
Farmers and artisans We will also visit the
Mayan ruin of Lubaantun
Mayan Home VisitMayan Home Visit
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.
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 via DangrigaSouth Water Caye via Dangriga
South Water CayeSouth Water Caye Five days on the island Three meals per day Snorkeling each day
South Water CayeSouth Water CayeBelizean dishes typically consist of corn, rice, beans, chicken, fresh seafood, and fruits.
Meals are typically served buffet style
South Water CayeSouth Water Caye
Coral reef and fish ecology
Research projects
BirdsBirds
Education Center (Night Zoo tour)Education Center (Night Zoo tour)
Kinkajou
Margay
Tapir