5 Best Museums and Such

Belize doesn't have much in the way of fancy museums or related facilities, but here are five of interest:

# 1 Belize Zoo, Western Highway near Belmopan

Absolutely fantastic place! See jaguars, April the mountain cow, and more, all in a natural setting

# 2 Chaa Creek Natural History and Blue Morpho Butterfly Center

Privately operated center with growing collections of materials and displays, plus butterfly breeding centre

# 3 Maya Centre, Cockscombe Preserve

Small but informative displays on Cockscomb Preserve area

# 4 Maritime Museum, Belize City

Newly opened, devoted to marine and local history

# 5 Ix Chel Farm/Rainforest Trail

Adjoing Chaa Creek, this private project of Rosita Arvigo highlights rainforest remedies.