The food was delicious and healthy ..loved the papaya soup! We enjoyed walking in the gardens with Alfredo and learning about the natural history of Belize. The tours were excellent and well planned. Christine made us feel at home. I will be back!
Black Orchid
Further information: Black orchid
The national flower of Belize is the black orchid (Prosthechea cochleata), also known as Encyclia cochleata).[39]
Mahogany Tree
The national tree of Belize is the mahogany tree (Swietenia macrophylla). British settlers exploited the Belizean forest for mahogany, beginning around the middle of the 17th century. It was originally exported to the United Kingdom in the form of squared logs, but shipments now consist mainly of sawn lumber. The motto "Sub Umbra Florero" means: Under the shade (of the mahogany tree) I flourish.[40]
Keel Billed Toucan
The Keel Billed Toucan (Ramphastos sulfuratus) is the National Bird of Belize. It is noted for its great, canoe-shaped bill, brightly colored green, blue, red and orange feathers. Toucans are found in open areas of the country with large trees.
Tapir
Belize's national animal is the Baird's Tapir (Tapirus bairdii), the largest land mammal of the American tropics. It is also known as the mountain cow, although it is actually related to the horse and the rhinoceros. It is protected under the law.
