Cayes and coast are a popular draw for travelers, but Belize also offers large, lush tracts of undisturbed rainforests where visitors can explore ancient Myan ruins, like Lamanai, and encounter exotic wildlife, like howler and spider monkeys, parrots and parakeets, and the always elusive jaguar. Jungle tours and lodges accomodate a range of tastes and travel budgets, from luxurious lodging to backpacker-style bungalows. San Ignacio, in the Cayo District is a hub for rainforest travel and jungle expeditions, including trips to the Tapir Mountain Nature Reserve, Xunantunich Ruins and Mountain Pine Ridge. Tours are plentiful and may include archaeological walks, ruin visits, bird watching and wildlife excursions, and canoe trips. Many resorts and lodges organize tours, but independent companies are also abundant.

Adventure Tour Info., Eco-Tour

Belize Tours Adventure Life offers exclusive rainforest lodges on your Belize tour. Spend your days exploring Mayan ruins, snorkeling in Ambergris Cayes, Glover's Reef kayaking, jungle hiking or caving. Small-groups, local guides and discount available on tours of Belize. www.adventure-life.com/tours/belize-tours