It is hardly surprising there were no cars on the roads. Belize has a population of just 210,000, and their capital city, Belmopan, is home to just 7,500 inhabitants. I covered over 400 miles in 4 days and I can count on two hands the number of cars I passed.

Well what did I see? Jungle, so much glorious jungle, spreading from the border with Guatemala in the east to the coast of the Caribbean Sea in the west.

Belize has millions of acres of protected rainforest that is teeming with wildlife of the most exciting kind.

While spotting the ever-elusive jaguar is a fool's game - I of course came home disappointed although a number of my clients have had incredible sightings - the mere thought that this was as good a chance as anywhere in the world was exhilarating enough.

And then I arrived at the coast. With the world's second largest barrier reef the diving, fishing and snorkelling is phenomenal. Belize is truly a jungle and reef destination.

Undoubtedly, Belize is a country of outstanding natural beauty but it was also one that surprised me at every turn. From the English speaking Maya communities in the south, to the Mennonite communities in the North to the wonderfully laid back islanders of the Caribbean.

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