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Northern Belize Travel Guide

Razzamatazz and bling are in short supply in northern Belize. Here you'll find more orange groves than beach bars, more sugarcane than sugary sand, and more farms than restaurants. Yet, if you're willing to give in to the area's easygoing terms and slow down to explore back roads and poke around small towns and villages, this northern country will win a place in your traveler's heart. You'll discover some of Belize's most interesting Mayan sites, several outstanding jungle lodges, and a sprinkling of small, inexpensive inns with big personalities. More »

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Places to Explore

Altun Ha
Copper Bank
Corozal Town
Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary
Gallon Jug
Lamanai

Maruba Resort Jungle Spa
Mennonite Communities
Orange Walk Town
Río Bravo Conservation and Management Area
Sarteneja

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