Belmopan - tourist attractions

The capital of Belize in Belmopan is recently, since 1962. The old capital of Belize City was destroyed by a hurricane. Belmopan is a clean city with modern architecture. Because of the youthful sights are not very many, but they are. In this article we will tell you about the most interesting sights of Belmopan.

Architecture and cultural life

  1. The National Assembly . Pompous, but at the same time graceful building is a delight for tourists. It rises on the hill of Independence. The design uses modern architectural techniques and forms. It's even surprising that such a small country allowed itself such a construction.
  2. Handicraft exhibition . The exhibition can be called the center of the arts. Local masters exhibit their works on it. Handmade furniture is represented by such items as stools, bedside tables, hangers, stands. Also visitors can appreciate handmade jewelry: necklaces, earrings, bracelets. The museum exhibits dishes and products from black coral. The imagination of handmade dolls, all kinds of souvenirs are amazing. A collection of author's paintings and wood carvings are presented.

Natural attractions

  1. Blue Hole National Park . Blue Hole is a karst area. The river flows through the park Sibun , both on the surface and underground in caves. The collapse formed a natural basin depth of 8 meters. You can swim in it. From the park Blue-Hole, a footpath leads to the caves of St. Hermann . In these caves, the Maya Indians performed rituals and offered sacrifices. On the territory of the park is Lighthouse Reef and Half Moon Kay , where a colony of red-footed gannets and 96 other species of birds have been found.
  2. Guanacaste National Park . The park is named after the same trees, of which canoes are made. They reach 40 meters in height. The tree has broad branches that support numerous epiphytes. Among the epiphytes are several varieties of orchids, bromeliad, ferns and cacti. In Guanacaste Park there are 2 forest tracts: ivory palm forest and broadleaf tobacco. In the park you can observe more than 100 species of birds and a wide variety of animals. The park area is 20 hectares. The status of Guanacaste National Park was received in 1990. For excursions in the park it is recommended to dress appropriately (a shirt with long sleeves, trousers and boots) in order to avoid contact with poisonous plants. There are many rare animals in the park. These include the white-tailed deer, jaguars, and kinkazh.