Strategic Location

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  • Caribbean gateway to Central America and the Caribbean, as Belize is commonly viewed as the most convenient hub for gaining access to both regions.
  • Belize is bordered to the North by Mexico, South and West by Guatemala, and by the Caribbean Sea on its East.
  • Belize is characterized by a variety of incredible biological and geographic diversity. The mainland contains tropical rainforests, coastal forests and grassland that host precious tropical flora and fauna.
  • The Belizean shore is distinguished by its more than 100 coastal islands and the largest barrier reef in the Western Hemisphere – spanning over 180 miles (290 kilometers).