Location Facts

Located on the eastern coastline of Central America on the Yucatan Peninsula, Belize is surrounded by Mexico to its north, Guatemala to its west and south, and the Caribbean Sea to its east. Today, it’s home to just over 300,000 people.

• Belize gives students underwater classroom opportunities, which include snorkeling and scuba diving.
• Belize has lush rainforests that teem with tropical wildlife.
• The Belize Barrier Reef is the longest barrier reef in the Western Hemisphere, second in the world to only the Great Barrier Reef.
• Students learn about the ancient Mayan culture by visiting Mayan cities and temples.
• The official language of Belize is English, although Spanish and Creole are widely spoken, as well.