Half Moon Caye, Marine reserve on Lighthouse Reef Atoll, Belize.
Half Moon Caye spans 45 acres, featuring a dense littoral forest on one side and white sand beaches with coconut palms on the other.
The island's first lighthouse construction dates back to 1820, underwent modernization in 1931, and was replaced by a new structure in 1998.
The observation tower provides views of 4,000 red-footed boobies nesting in orange-flowered siricote trees throughout the protected forest area.
Visitors reach the island through charter boats from Belize City, with accommodations limited to camping and safari-style canvas tents.
The marine reserve hosts the only red-footed booby colony in the Western Caribbean besides the Galápagos, supporting these birds through guano-enriched soil.
Location: Belize District
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Address: Belize
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GPS coordinates: 17.20548,-87.53499
Latest update: March 4, 2025 14:54
Natural, archaeological sites and islands in Belize featuring marine coral reefs, Mayan ruins, and nature reserves. The area includes the world's second largest coral reef, Mayan archaeological sites with pyramids and ancient structures, as well as nature reserves housing jaguars, birds, and marine species. Islands and cayes provide beaches, mangroves, and diving areas in the coral reefs. Caves and underground networks offer views of Mayan relics and geological formations. The diverse ecosystems include tropical forests, wetlands, mountains, and marine environments.
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