Belmopan in Belize is one of the top-most tourist destinations in the world. Belmopan is the capital city of Belize. Various tourists from every nook and corner of the world visit the city of Belmopan on a regular basis.
There are many tourist attractions in Belmopan. One of such tourist attractions is the Guanacaste National Park. Guanacaste National Park covers an area of 50 acres. Positioned on the north of the city of Belmopan, the park shelters flora and fauna species.
Some of the species of birds and animals which are found in the Guanacaste National Park are Jaguarundi, Kinkajou, White-tailed Deer, Nine-banded Armadillo and Paca. Several kinds of reptiles are also found in the Guanacaste National Park. Moreover, there is no dearth of reptilian life in this park. More than 120 kinds of birds species are found in the park.
Some of the birds which are found in Belmopan include Magnolia Warbler, Blue Crown Motmot, Black-faced Ant-thrush, Red-lored Parrot, Smoky-brown Woodpecker and Belted Kingfisher.The plant species which are found in this Guanacaste National Park are Black Orchid, Raintree Mammee Apple, Mahogany and Cohune Palms. Other popular attractions of Belmopan are the Caves Branch River Cave System in Belmopan.
There are lots of good hotels located in Belmopan. The hotels of Belmopan offer world-class services to its guests at considerable rates. Some of the popular hotels in Belmopan are:
Bull Frog Inn in Belmopan
Caves Branch Adventure Co. and Jungle Lodge in Belmopan
Transportation in Belmopan is very good. In the city of Belmopan you will get car rental agencies. The tourists can easily rent a car from the reputed car rental companies to tour the various sightseeing attractions of the area.
Things to be kept in mind, while traveling to Belmopan:
Carry passport with you.
Wear casual clothes for sightseeing
Carry mosquito repellent with you.
Public Holidays in Belmopan are:
1 January (New Year's Day)
9 March (Baron Bliss Day).
21-24 (March Easter)
1 May (Labor Day).
24 May (Commonwealth Day).
10 September (St George's Caye Day).
21 September (Independence Day).
12 October (Columbus Day).
19 November (Garifuna Settlement Day).
25 December (Christmas Day).
26 December (Boxing Day).
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