The region of Belize is known as the treasure chest of mystery. Even, the Hummingbird Highway that runs diagonally across the region help travelers visit one of the most scenic drives, with lush jungle and the Maya Mountains as the backdrop. One of the few things that attract visitors to this tropical paradise are perfect climatic conditions, folklore of the inhabitants and the turquoise waters surrounding hundreds of caves. A vacation to Belize will introduce tourists to the alternative experience of exploring the interior. Some of the common things that tourists will find in the region are jungle lodges and eco-tourism.

Don’t get misguided by its petite look as it offers visitors with the second largest barrier reef in the world, and a thriving rainforest. The first thing that most tourists will notice in this country is its massive jungle area. The mere sight of the jungle helps create a feeling of being engulfed by the landscape of towering rock, and tall palm trees. Even the unpaved road and dense vegetation leading towards most of the lodges makes the place more realistic and close to Mother Nature. The meals served at these lodges inspires mingling and conversation, enhancing the total experience. The food is prepared from the freshest ingredients and features traditional native recipes. Some of the common dishes served are vegetable salad, sweet potatoes, fried okra, steamed rice, and slow-cooked pork with homemade bread. For dessert, tourists can enjoy pineapple-banana cake one of the specialties of the place.

Rooms in these lodges are known as cabana, which was more like a fully screened-in porch. Another feature about these rooms is its comfortable beds which are adorned in a colorful, hand-woven bedspread with a hibiscus flower rested on each pillows. It gets dark quite early in Belize, which gives the place a feel as though it were in the middle of the night. Guests awake with the tweeting songs of birds synchronized with the sounds of dew-drops hitting the broad leaves. For a moment, you’ll feel as though time stood still as you try to imbibe these senses. The breakfast table is where guests gather to prepare for the day's adventure.

Belize has many adventure companies that offer a variety of excursions including rappelling into mammoth sinkholes, caving, river tubing, and hikes. They also offer overnight adventures, where tourists are taken into the deep jungles and teach them to survive with nothing but a machete. Make sure to hire a company with good reputation and highly skilled personable guides.

One of the main adventure sports in the region is the river/cave expedition. This particular adventure would introduce tourists to explore caves via inner tube. To get a personalized experience try to join a small group. Once into a dark cave, tourists will find the sunlight completely disappeared with bats flying overhead. After reaching an underground beach abandon abandoned those tubes momentarily to explore the crystal corridors. At this point, tourists get to experience the remains of ancient fire pits and pieces of Mayan pottery that remained in tact after centuries. An experienced guide will be able to tell you about the different beliefs and legends that were existent at that time. Only a highly skilled guide can help tourists explore the deepest chambers and tunnels that run for miles underground. During the expedition take few breaks to revive your spirit and energy.

At the end of this vacation you’ll be left with a mixed felling of sadness and joy. You’ll feel sad that your vacation is over and happy about the entire experience you had.