Bacalar Chico National Park and Marine Reserve
Component of Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System
Overview
The coastal area of Belize is an outstanding natural system consisting of the largest barrier reef in the northern hemisphere, offshore atolls, several hundred sand cays, mangrove forests, coastal lagoons and estuaries. The system’s seven sites illustrate the evolutionary history of reef development and are a significant habitat for threatened species, including marine turtles, manatees and the American marine crocodile.
About Bacalar Chico National Park and Marine Reserve
Bacalar Chico National Park and Marine Reserve (BCNPMR) is a protected area and UNESCO World Heritage Site on the northern part of Ambergris Caye in Belize.
Read more on WikipediaSelection Criteria
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Details
- Countries
- Belize
- ISO Codes
- BZ
- Coordinates
- 18.1584, -87.8360
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