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