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Corozal is a beautiful town located in the stunning country of Belize. The serene town of Corozal is located in the popular Corozal District. Getting to the Corozal Town is very easy as this city has good network of transportation. Corozal is sited at a distance of about 84 miles from the northern side of Belize City. Mexico is only 9 miles from Corozal. Corozal became a town in the 1840s.

There are numerous tourist attractions in Corozal. One of the celebrated tourist attractions is the Shipstern Nature Reserve in Corozal. Shipstern Nature Reserve covers an area of about 26'000 acres. Hardwood forests of Belize are well-preserved in the Shipstern Nature Reserve. Kuka Palm forest is also well-preserved here. Shipstern Nature Reserve also offers shelters to the American Woodstorks and the White Ibis. Many reptiles, mammals and reptiles are also found in this park. Other birds found in this well preserved park include Roseate Spoonbill, Yellow-lored Parrot and Yucatan Jay. Belize's spectacular Barrier Reef in Corozal is the other popular tourist attractions in Corozal.

Airport in Corozal:

Getting to Corozal is very easy from various parts of the world. Corozal Airport is the airport that serving the city of Corozal in Belize. Corozal Airport is placed at the north entry of Corozal in the beautiful Ranchito Village. The Corozal Airport is hence known as the Ranchito Airport. Several airlines including the Maya Airways offer flights to Corozal from San Pedro and Ambergris Caye. The Tropic Air offers flights to Corozal from San Pedro and Ambergris Caye.

Public holidays in Corozal:

• New Year's Day on 1st January
• Baron Bliss Day on 9 March
• March Easter on 21 to 24
• 1 May on Labor Day.
• Commonwealth Day on 24 May.
• St George's Caye Day on10 September
• 21 September on Independence Day.
• 12 October on Columbus Day.
• 19 November on Garifuna Settlement Day.
• 25 December on Christmas Day.
• 26 December on Boxing Day.

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