One mile from the Altun Ha Northern Highway, in the Rockstone Pond Village, you will find paradise on Earth in the beautiful country of Belize: Mayan Wells Restaurant and Gift Shop.

Mayan Wells specializes in making your stay at Belize, a memory that will last a lifetime. Offering everything from delicious food (provided by the restaurant), to comfortable guest houses, camping facilities and amazing daily tour packages, Mayan Wells is the vacationing spot you have been dreaming of. With the great, affordable prices and packages, there is no need for you to look any further. Mayan Wells is where you want to be.

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Belize (formerly known as British Honduras) is located on Central America's Caribbean coast, bordering Mexico, Guatemala and the Caribbean Sea (see map). Although it is a small country of only about 8,800 square miles (about the size of New Hampshire), the country has many beautiful natural venues and interesting historical sites. In particular, Belize has the second largest barrier reef in the world, a number of lush tropical rain forests, picturesque mountains fed by rivers and waterfalls, exotic wildlife, and many fascinating Maya archeological sites.

Belize is unique among the countries of Central America, inasmuch as the official language is English, rather than Spanish. Further, Belize's principal ethnic group is black Creole, rather than Spanish or mestizo. The country has a population of just over 200,000 - making it the most sparsely populated country in Central America. The climate is subtropical, with an annual mean daily temperature of 78 degrees Fahrenheit. The breezes from the Caribbean Sea have a refreshing cooling effect, and help to offset the humidity - at least in the coastal areas.

The ancient Maya civilization once lived in Belize and throughout the Yucatan peninsula area of Mexico. Belize has hundreds of Maya archaeological sites or ruins - more than any other country in Central America. Due to financial constraints, many of these sites have yet to be excavated. However, numerous sites are open to visitors and guided tours are available.

The site at the ancient Maya city-state of Caracol is located in the center of the Chiquibul Rainforest and is the largest Maya archaeological site in Belize. This site dates from the classical Maya period (700-900 A.D.) and has a number of fascinating structures, including five plazas and several pyramids. The largest of these pyramids, "Caana" (Sky Place), is about 140 feet high and, to this day, is the tallest man-made structure in Belize.

The Maya archaeological site called Altun Ha, located 30 miles north of Belize City, was a Maya ceremonial and trading center during the period 250-100 A.D. The site has about 250 structures, including two central plazas, and a number of interesting temples and residential buildings. This site became famous as a result of the discovery in one of the temples of a very large jade head representing the sun god, Kinich Ahau. This head is now the national symbol of Belize and is depicted on Belizean paper currency.

Belize is home to an amazing variety of wildlife - including many rare and endangered species. The country takes great pride in its wildlife conservation efforts and there are many sites and venues where visitors can observe exotic mammals, reptiles and birds.

Belize is a paradise for bird watchers. More than 525 species of birds have been recorded in Belize - including many rare species. Any of Belize's many national parks make excellent venues for bird watching.

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