1. January in Belize Forest and Reef

2. Belize Map  Capital: Belmopan  Area: 8,886 sq. miles (22,968 sq. km)  Coastline: 174 miles (386 km)  Population: 266,440  Official language: English

3.  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 Climate

4. Belize  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

5. Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary

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

7. Cockscomb Lodging

8. Daily Hikes

9. Vantage Points

10. Recreation

11. Birding

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

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

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

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

16. Iguana Hike

17. Hikes and Ethnobotany

18. Silky Anteater Tree Frog Biological Diversity Howler Monkey

19. 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

20. Mayan Home Visit

21. 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

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

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

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

25. Birds

27. Education Center (Night Zoo tour) Kinkajou Margay Tapir