Philip S. International Airport W. Goldson

The Philip SW Goldson International Airport is situated in the City of Belize. It was named in honor of the politician died Phillip Stanley Wilberforce Goldson. The airport is undergoing expansion, as the extension of the runway, expanding the platform and the expansion of the terminal. These increases are mainly to be able to operate more aircraft and hold flights from Europe. It is planned that the works finish at 2015.

Philip SW Goldson is 5 meters above sea level and also is considerate the largest and busiest in the country.

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Fauna of Belize

Belize is a paradise made ​​up of forest reserves, nature reserves, wildlife sanctuaries, national parks and marine reserves. In the living coral reefs important marine fauna among which the giant tortoises, tropical fish, rays, sharks, Congo and many others. Over 185 kilometers of coral reefs is not surprising visit every year, hundreds of divers. The clear waters invite you to dive, or be viewed from above, watching the eagles move turtles, tropical fishes, the grouper, damsel fish, parrot fish, the browsers of the sea, and centenarian giant tortoises. But the reefs of Belize and is spectacular in itself as the variety, color and richness, are not surpassed in any country.

The diversity of fauna and flora of Belize is one of its biggest tourist attractions. Despite its small size is proud to offer large tracts of forest, virtually untouched. Its geology has led to the mixture of species from North America and South America. Belize is at the junction of two continents that until relatively recently, about two million years, were separated. The black howler monkey howling, welcome. The noise of this animal is so chilling that is constantly confused with the jaguar.

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Traditional cuisine

The basis of the cuisine of Belize is the classic rice and beans of white rice and red beans. It is important to note that the difference between rice and beans and beans and rice is that rice and beans refers to the two that are cooked together in coconut milk. A Belize real dinner, for any of these varieties can be stewed or fried chicken, meat or fish.

Braised chicken is one of the most traditional dishes of Belize, and that every visitor should experience. The secret to this delicious dish is the chicken is browned on one that has been rubbed with annatto paste called "message" and sprinkled with salt, pepper and garlic before adding water, a splash of vinegar and chopped onions and sweet peppers. This method helps you get the most flavors. Traditionally the chicken stew is served with rice and beans, potato salad and fried plantains.

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The culture of Belize

Belize is a country that is composed of an interesting mix of varied cultures. Its population that has like 270,000 people are a mix of Maya, English, Menotitas, Lebanese, Chinese, Hispanic, Garifuna, Creole, Mestizo, and East Indians. Belize is known for being a place where many cultures can live together harmoniously, also it is a very tolerant nation with regard to religion. Much of its inhabitants are so friendly.

The Creoles make up the 30% of the population. They are a mixture of the first English settlers with African slaves. In Belize Resort, the people speak several languages, but the english is the predominant language and it follows closely the Creole language. The Spanish is a language that is advancing rapidly among residents.

The Best Western Belize Biltmore Plaza Hotel knows that it is important that tourists who visit the hotel must know the culture of the country, reason why is ideally located for day trips to the nearby Maya ruins and sanctuaries where endangered creatures roam freely in the wild. Belize World Heritage sites, such as the Blue Hole and the Barrier Reef, are easily accessible.