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This shape-shifting country is different for all those who visit. For you, it’s one giant medical training facility that just happens to be home to the largest barrier reef in the Western Hemisphere, coral atolls, jungles filled with slinky jaguars, and more. Starting off in Belize City, we’ve created a unique map of this Central American jewel designed to take you to locations that dovetail with, and highlight your medical training. Real world context is everything.
Before the 72-hour intensive training begins though, we make our way inland, past the capital city of Belmopan and into the Cayo district — one of Belize’s six official districts. The rugged, mountainous Cayo is scruffy to say the least. Here, English-speaking Belize turns to Spanish, Creole turns Mayan and coral reefs turn to caves and waterfalls. This is the place to hike in lush rainforest, explore Mayan ruins and head into caves, which is exactly what we do.
“She liked the different locations, the process of getting her wilderness certificate, and all the changing aspects of the trip! ” — Mary Lee Williams, Lebanon, IL
The Cockscomb Wildlife Sanctuary in central Belize is the perfect escape after spending dealing with head wounds, tying off splints and carrying people on stretchers. Last stop is a public health experience in San Ignacio, trading our practice scenarios for real world ones.
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Belize
What is Belize? See its Mayan ruins, and work with its people and you tell us.
Nothing can fully encapsulate or define Belize. It’s simply a blending — of cultures, languages, landscapes, and experiences not found anywhere else.
Belize City
Belize’s commercial and cultural center. Meet up at the international airport and head out to program.
Caye Caulker
Maya. Mestizo. Garifuna. It’s a cultural melting pot on this tiny coral island where dolphins, rays and manatees roam.
Central Belize
Populated by a cluster of tiny villages along the Belize River and the main highway. This is the real Belize. Monkeys and birds provide the ambient noise.
Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Reserve
Located In the heart of Belize. This is home to the first jaguar preserve in the world and awesome hiking trails and waterfalls.
San Ignacio
The Old West meets tropical Belize. This Cayo district town is a tailor-made for adventure and exploring the Mayan culture.
Broadreach in action. Want a glimpse of the freedom of life on a yacht? Or the thrill of diving with sharks in Fiji, surfing in Baja or cresting the ridge above Machu Picchu? Watch our videos to see and hear our adventures firsthand, and start wishing you were there.