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THE BEST WAY TO understand Belize’s culture is to focus on separate
areas of this tiny nation. Belize is divided into districts, each of which tends
to reflect the mix of people living there. In addition, Belize’s natural history
and archeological sites are distinctive. With the support of organizations
such as the Audubon Society, the Smithsonian Institute, the World Wildlife
Fund, and many zoological societies, Belize hosts a variety of preserves and
sites worth visiting.
Corozal District
Corozal is the northernmost district of Belize and borders the Mexican city
of Chetumal. It is a coastal district, inhabited mostly by
mestizo
and Yucatec
Communities and Cultures
Clustered by Districts
(Opposite) Old Belize Museum and
Cucumber Beach is a museum, beach
and amusement park in Belize City.
(Right) The Río On forms a cataract in
Belize’s Mountain Pine Ridge Forest
Reserve.
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