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The extensive greenery and the bustling cities provide a contrasting picture of the Cayo District, Belize. The home of the native Mayan people in the distant past, the District of Cayo houses a mixed population of Creoles, Mestizos, Mayas, Chinese and many others. The Cayo district covers an area of approximately 2061 sq miles.
The Cayo district in Belize comprises the capital city, Belmopan, as well as other important centers like San Ignacio and Santa Elena. Easily accessible via road, the Cayo District is connected to Belize city via the Western Highway. The Mopan and Macal rivers flow through the Cayo District.
Nature has bestowed the District of Cayo with several bounties, ranging from plush forests to resplendent hills, winding rivers to roaring waterfalls. The intriguing natural cave systems of the Cayo District, Belize, provide adventurers with an opportunity to explore and understand. Eco-tourism is one of the rapidly developing sectors of the Cayo District.
The sites of the ruins of the Mayan Civilization in the Cayo District form the chief tourist attractions of Belize. The archaeological site of Caracol is the largest Mayan site of Belize. Xunantunich is another enthralling Mayan ruin. The Mayan word Xunantunich means the Maiden of the Rock.
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