Belize’s largest and least-explored protected area is ripe for discovery. By Rafael Manzanero North of the Amazon lies a contiguous forest, rich in biodiversity. Three countries share this Maya Forest: Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize. Although it contains huge reservoirs of the natural and cultural neotropics, little is known about it. The portion located in Belize is known as the Chiquibul Forest, stretching over 327,000 acres. The Chiquibul is home to the largest protected area in the country—including the Chiquibul National Park, Caracol Archeological Site or the…
