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Overview

With one foot in the Central American jungles and the other in the Caribbean Sea, pint-sized Belize is packed with islands, adventure and culture.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

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    Hol Chan Marine Reserve

    Ambergris Caye

    At the southern tip of Ambergris, the 6.5-sq-mile Hol Chan Marine Reserve is probably Belize's most oft-visited diving and snorkeling site. It offers…

  • Belize City, Belize, Belize, Central America

    Swing Bridge

    Belize City

    This heart and soul of Belize City life, crossed by just about everyone here just about every day, is said to be the only remaining manually operated…

  • Museum of Belize

    Museum of Belize

    Belize City

    This modern museum in the Fort George District provides an excellent overview of the story of Belize, told through exhibits housed in the country's former…

  • A Red-footed booby (Sula sula) sits on a branch in a breeding colony on Half Moon Caye off the coast of Belize. This is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.; Shutterstock ID 583848568; Your name (First / Last): Alicia Johnson; GL account no.: 65050; Netsuite department name: Online Editorial ; Full Product or Project name including edition: Belize

    Half Moon Caye Natural Monument

    Belize

    Half Moon Caye Natural Monument is known first and foremost as providing nesting grounds for the rare red-footed booby bird, but the island's enchantments…

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    Goff's Caye

    Belize City

    Some of the most spectacular snorkeling in Belize happens just a short swim off the powder-white sands of Goff's Caye, a tiny, uninhabited island just a…

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    Green Iguana Conservation Project

    San Ignacio

    On the lush Macal Valley grounds of the San Ignacio Resort Hotel, this excellent program collects and hatches iguana eggs, raising the reptiles until they…

  • Living Maya Experience

    Living Maya Experience

    Southern Belize

    Two Kekchí families in Big Falls village have opened up their homes as a cultural experience for visitors and both are excellent. The Cal family…

  • Black or Guatemalan Howler Monkey, alouatta pigra or caraya, sitting on a tree in Belize jungle and howling like crazy. They are also found in Mexico and Guatemala.; Shutterstock ID 650139157; Your name (First / Last): Alicia Johnson; GL account no.: 65050; Netsuite department name: Online Editorial ; Full Product or Project name including edition: Belize

    Mayflower Bocawina National Park

    Southern Belize

    This beautiful 11-sq-mile park of jungle, mountains, waterfalls, walking trails, swimming holes and small Maya sites lies about 16 miles southwest of…

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Planning Tools

Expert guidance to help you plan your trip

Best Things to Do

With a glittering Caribbean coastline, wildlife-filled jungles and beautiful coral reefs, there are many amazing experiences to have in Belize.

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Best Places to Visit

Belize may be small, but it's mighty when it comes to attractions. Where to even start? We've got you covered with the nine best places to visit in Belize.

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Best Time to Visit

Tiny, tropical Belize can alternately be too hot to handle and too wet to travel. Here's when to go.

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Things to Know

Travel in and around Belize promises outdoor adventure, culture, fantastic food and total unplugging. Here's what to know before you go.

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Transportation

Getting around the country of Belize can be an adventure in itself. Here are our top tips for a successful journey.

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Visa Requirements

Here's what you need to know about visa requirements ahead of travel to Belize.

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Money and Costs

Though it's more costly than its Central American neighbors, Belize is not beyond the reach of budget travelers. Just use our 9 top tips to plan your trip.

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Traveling with Kids

Planning a vacation with the little ones? Here are some of the best things to do in Belize with kids of all ages.

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Best Road Trips

Explore the beautiful country of Belize by car on these top road trip routes.

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