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Bacalar Chico National Park and Marine Reserve 1
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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.

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Selection Criteria

(vii)(ix)(x)

Details

Countries
Belize
ISO Codes
BZ
Coordinates
18.1584, -87.8360
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