and expert Lebawit Lily GirmaFull-color photos and detailed, easy-to-use maps for navigating the mainland and offshore islands independently. Strategic itineraries for every trip and budget, including: The Best of Belize, Flip-Flop Zones, Underwater Bliss, Adventure Junkies, Wildlife Encounters, Rhythms of Belize, and The Mundo Maya. Focused coverage of Belize City, The Northern Cayes, Belmopan and Cayo, the Southern Coast and Cayes, Punta Gorda and the Deep South, and Northern Belize. Honest advice on finding the right accommodations and navigating like a local. Activities and ideas for every traveler: Canoe to the farmers market to sample fresh pupusas or drink cashew wine from a Kriol vendor. Hike rainforests filled with medicinal trees to the roar of howler monkeys, or explore ancient Mayan ceremonial caves and cool off beneath the waterfalls. Sample the melange of local cuisine, from coconut rice to fish stew, or spend your day at the beach and your night dancing barefoot to Garifuna drums. Detailed and thorough information, including crucial background on Belize's diverse culture and history, geography, and plants and wildlife. Handy tools such as emergency resources and tips eco-travelers and LGBTQ+ travelers. With Moon Belize's practical advice, myriad activities, and local insight on the best things to do and see, you can plan your trip your way.