January in Belize Forest and Reef

Belize 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 °F ( °C), with night time temperatures falling as low as 65°F (18° C). Belize Climate

Belize  Currency: 1 US Dollar = 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 Sanctuary

 Three days  Three meals per day  Two guided tours each day  Wildlife viewing and breath taking views

Cockscomb Lodging

Daily Hikes

Vantage Points

Recreation

Birding

Blue Creek  Seven days at this rainforest station  Three meals per day  River Snorkeling  Rainforest hikes and projects

Lodging at Blue Creek Lush Rainforests Hundreds of bird species Bats, agouties, monkeys, and kinkajous common

Activities at Blue Creek  Caving  River snorkeling  Ethnobotany walk  Jungle hikes  Bird watching  Night walks to see nocturnal animals

Blue Creek  Clear pools and exotic fish  Recreational diving and swimming

Iguana Hike

Hikes and Ethnobotany

Silky Anteater Tree Frog Biological Diversity Howler Monkey

Visits 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 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. South Water Caye via Dangriga

South Water Caye  Five days on the island  Three meals per day  Snorkeling each day

South Water Caye Belizean dishes typically consist of corn, rice, beans, chicken, fresh seafood, and fruits. Meals are typically served buffet style

South Water Caye  Coral reef and fish ecology  Research projects

Birds

Education Center (Night Zoo tour) Kinkajou Margay Tapir