Belize

©Cannon Photography LLC/Alamy Stock Photo

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

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…
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
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…
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…
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…
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
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…
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…

View more attractions

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.

Read article

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.

Read article

Best Time to Visit

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

Read article

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.

Read article

Transportation

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

Read article

Visa Requirements

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

Read article

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.

Read article

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.

Read article

Best Road Trips

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

Read article