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Corozal, Belize -- Overview

Corozal -- When dreaming of Belize vacations and fantasizing of charming Belize hotels or white sand beach Belize resorts, Corozal usually doesn’t come to mind. However, this unfamiliarity shouldn’t preclude visitors from coming to this intersting area in the Northern end of Belize. With 33,000 residents, Corozal is Belize's 4th most populated district and offers a variety of interesting sights and diversions for Belize travelers.

Due to Corozal’s close proximity to Mexico, Spanish is widely spoken, even though English is the official language. In fact, Corozal is home to many of the Mestizo and Maya descendants who fled Mexico during the Caste Wars of the mid 1800s. Corozal once known for its sugar production is now known for its designation as a free trade zone, busy transit point to Mexico and other neighboring areas and increasing tourist trade.

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A few small Belize hotels are available in Corozal Town catering to travelers transiting the border area or visiting the nearby attractions. Corozal Town also makes a great base from which to explore other parts of the region. Corozal is a convenient hub for day trips to Chetumal, which is just over the border in Mexico. With a population of 250,000, Chetumal is the capital of the Mexican state of Quintana Roo and thought of as a prosperous middle class city.

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With just over 9,000 residents, the small town of Corozal Town is the highlight of the Corozal District. Corozal Town is situated between 2 picturesque rivers (Rio Hondo & New River) just 9 miles from Mexico’s Southern border. Corozal Town has an ideal seaside setting, with everything seemingly set upon the warm Caribbean water. Markets, parks & museums set against the gorgeous aqua marine backdrop add to the beauty and charm of Corozal Town.

Heavily influenced by the Mexican culture and people to the North, Corozal Town resembles a Mexican town in its layout and feel. Corozal Town features wide, tree-lined streets, a central plaza, lush parks, and of course a large church. Of interest to visitors, is that Corozal Town maintains some sense of its own history, while evolving with increasing traffic, notoriety and population.

For example, just across from the town park, in the Corozal Town Hall, visitors can see a fantastic mural depicting the local history by Manuel Villamor Reyes.

In addition, the remnants of a small fort from the Caste Wars near the main plaza and the noteworthy Corozal Museum are among visitor favorites. Housed in a great 19th century customs house, the museum features religious statues, Mayan crafts & artifacts, and regional antiques.

Beaches and Resorts on Corozal

Visitors looking the world famous Belize fishing will be happy to know bonefish, tarpon, or other deep-sea fishing expeditions are easily arranged out of Corozal Town. Nearby, visitors enjoy the charming fishing village of Sarteneja, which was built over a Mayan ruin. Sarteneja is just a 45 to 60 minute boat ride from Corozal Town and allows visitors to see the many hand made wooden sailing boats that have made this village famous.

Just 3 short miles to the South of the village is Shipstern Nature Reserve. The nature reserve is comprised of 22,000 acres of coastal savannah, with hiking trails, gorgeous butterflies and rare trees. How about beaches and other water activities? The famous white sand beaches and dive spots of Ambergris Caye are just a quick 15 minute flight from Corozal Town. In addition, Belize City is approximately an hour and a half drive, just 85 miles down the Northern Highway.

For Belize vacationers seeking more culture, excursions to the Mayan ruins in Belize and other parts of the Yucatan Peninsula are easily done from Corozal Town. In fact, Santa Rita and Cerros are Mayan archeological sites which are just outside of Corozal Town. Santa Rita is a small Mayan archeological site that is only partially excavated and located approximately one mile to North of the town's center. This former Mayan ceremonial site sits across the Corozal-Chetumal Bay from the other Mayan archeological site of Cerros. The Cerros site is significant because it was a major coastal trading center used in approximately 350 B.C. to 250A.D.. Sitting abandoned in the jungle, Cerros is now home to a number of colorful birds, tapirs and jaguars.

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Corozal, Belize -- Overview