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 Mopan River Rapids at Start of
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It was then into the water as we began our 'jungle cruise' adventure! This was a really fun trip as just the two of us floated down the winding Mopan for more than two hours, traversing a series of eight Class II and III rapids, interspersed with quiet stretches of water. These sections were very peaceful as the thickly forested banks drifted by and colourful Amazon Kingfishers flew past. Of course this was after the first set of rapids tipped us both out of our tubes, but that was the only time that happened. Each set of rapids was fun as you could hear the roar of the water as you floated closer. Usually there was a small island in the middle of the river at each of these, and it was difficult to guess which way was the safest to avoid the deepest drop into a back-swirling pool (Sue got caught in a couple of those but my 'inertia' carried me through!). Also had to remember to bring your butt up out of the water and lay straight as a board on the tubes to avoid scraping on the rocks as we went over these ledges! We had a fantastic time, at last reaching the hotel beside the final Clarissa Falls rapids. There, we paddled to shore and called the Trek Stop from the bar area - the truck soon arrived to pick us up. I don't have any good photos of this because we did not take any glasses, watches, cameras or anything for this one! Leave a Comment Directions: Start just upstream of Xunantunich and float for 2+ hours down to Clarissa Falls Hotel
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If you have made it all the way to Belize, check out the Cayes. These islands are magical and inviting. The contrast between the western, very Carribean and eastern, Maya, is at its most extreme on these islands. You can snorkel and boat and swim, and most wonderfully, relax. Mmm. Let me say that again...RELAX!!! :) Leave a Comment Directions: From Belize City, take a boat or plane to get to the Cayes. There are many in this chain, the popular ones include Ambergris and Caye Caulker.Other Contact: http://www.belizenet.com/
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Belize is well-known for its marine environment, including the longest barrier reef in the Western Hemisphere, three major offshore atolls and several World Heritage Sites. There are also mangrove ecosystems both offshore and along the coast that create a tremendous wetlands environment Leave a Comment
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What I recommend everyone who goes to the island is go look for Juni.
He owns a sailing boat and takes people to a water resort about an hour sailing. On the way there, he'll tell you a lot about the animals in the Sea and when you're lucky some dolphins and flying fish will follow the boat and jump up from time to time. Juni will stop his boat a few times so people can go snorkeling (you have to rent your snorkels in a shop accross the street from where Juni lives) in the middle of sting rays (they won't bite), beautiful yellow, blue, green fish and small sand sharks. Juni will even go in the water with you when you're scared and he will go look for the interesting animals.
The water resort is amazingly beautiful! Please do not touch the corals (if they're still there by now) because you'll destroy them!!
Normally Juni brings oranges for when you're done snorkeling. This will take away the salty taste in your mouth. Bring more if you want, it tasts so good when you come out of the water! Leave a Comment Directions: Juni is an older guy (but who is still as active as a 25 year old!) who lives in a house on poles in front of the basketball court. When he's not out sailing, he always lays on stump in front of his h
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Xstream cave tubing was a great excursion. The area is beautiful and jumping off the cliff from 12 feet into the water was unforgetable. I would highly recommend this as one of the best out there.
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You must dive or snorkle, that is a must. You should also try windsurfing and sailing.
I went on a snorkling tour in Shark Ray Ally, off the coast of Ambergris Caye. You get to swim with huge sting rays and reef sharks, its pretty safe and very exciting. Leave a Comment
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 Silk Cayes by KaciaLeave a Comment
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 Amergris Caye by scieyenceLeave a Comment Directions: Make a reservation through your hotel or any agent in town.
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