Attractions in Belize
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Coral Gardens, located within the Caye Caulker Marine Reserve off the coast of Ambergris Caye in Belize, is a vibrant underwater landscape. The shallow waters, reaching depths of up to […]
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San Pedro Town, the main settlement on Ambergris Caye off the coast of Belize, serves as the island’s hub for eateries, shops, nightlife, and businesses. While the best beaches lie […]
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Caye Caulker Marine Reserve, a natural haven spanning 61 square miles, is home to a vibrant array of sea life, including rays and nurse sharks that often greet arriving boats. […]
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Shark Ray Alley, located within the Hol Chan Marine Reserve off the coast of Ambergris Caye in Belize, has become a unique gathering spot for marine life. Over the years, […]
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Hol Chan Marine Reserve, located approximately 4 miles south of Ambergris Caye, is a prominent part of the Belize Barrier Reef. Spanning about 3 square miles, the reserve is meticulously […]
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Long and narrow, the tiny island of Caye Caulker sits just off the coast of Belize, divided by a narrow tidal pass where clear blue water rushes between its two […]
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Actun Tunichil Muknal, known as the Cave of the Stone Sepulchre, is located in the Cayo district of Belize, just outside of San Ignacio. This ancient site invites visitors to […]
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Tikal National Park, once a powerful seat of the Mayan empire, is now the most famous archaeological site in northern Guatemala. First settled around 700 BC, this UNESCO World Heritage […]
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Perched on a hilltop overlooking the Mopan River, Xunantunich, meaning ‘stone woman’ in Mayan, is one of the most visited Maya sites in the world. Dating back to the Classic […]
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Following the devastating impact of Hurricane Hattie on Belize City in 1961, the government decided to relocate the capital inland. Thus, Belmopan, situated in the Cayo District, was established and […]
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Altun Ha, the site of an ancient Mayan city, sprawls across approximately 3 square miles of Belizean countryside near Belize City. The central area is dotted with over 500 historic […]
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Caye Caulker is divided into two parts by a narrow channel of seawater known as the Split. The crystal-clear water of this natural divide invites swimmers, while open-air, waterfront bars […]
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Established as a reserve in 1944, the 100,000-acre Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve is a vast expanse of natural beauty located in the Cayo District of Belize. Accessible via the […]
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Nestled near the Guatemalan border, Caracol is the largest archaeological site in Belize, covering about 65 square miles and encompassing over 35,000 structures and five plazas. Discovered in 1938, this […]
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Lamanai, meaning ‘submerged crocodile’ in Yucatan Mayan, is a captivating archaeological site located in the dense jungles of Belize. This ancient Maya city, still partially buried, holds an air of […]
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Nestled in the heart of Belize’s Mountain Pine Ridge, Rio Frio Cave boasts the largest cave mouth in the country, a 65-foot (20-meter) chasm that invites exploration. Natural light filters […]
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Nestled along the banks of the Mopan River, San Jose Succotz is a small, rural village that serves as the gateway to Xunantunich, one of Belize’s most impressive Maya sites. […]
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Winding through the lush Chiquibul Rainforest, the Macal River is a vital artery in Belize’s ecological landscape. This river valley is a haven for biodiversity, sheltering over a dozen endangered […]
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Barton Creek Cave, located in San Ignacio, Belize, is a unique Maya site with a rich historical background. This tall river cave was once used for sacrificial purposes and can […]
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Named after the laughing gulls that once nested there, Laughing Bird Caye National Park is a protected area teeming with diverse animal life. Located off the coast of Placencia in […]
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Nestled within the pine-covered and boulder-strewn slopes of the Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve, Big Rock Falls stands as a 150-foot (46-meter) curtain of roaring white water. This natural wonder […]
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Officially known as the Fort George Light, the Baron Bliss Lighthouse stands as a tapered white and red tower in Belize City. Named after Henry Edward Ernest Victor Bliss, a […]
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Blue Hole National Park, located in San Ignacio, Belize, is named for the striking sapphire cenote at its heart, surrounded by lush tropical forest. Spanning 575 acres (230 hectares), the […]
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St. John’s Cathedral, located in Belize City, dates back to the early 1800s and stands as the oldest Anglican church in Central America. Constructed by slaves using bricks brought from […]