Belize

A Central American country on the Caribbean, home to the Great Blue Hole and barrier reef, as well as Maya ruins and rainforest, combining island and jungle adventures.

Belize lies in northeastern Central America, bordering Mexico to the north and Guatemala to the southwest, with the Caribbean Sea to the east, and English is the official language. The Belize Barrier Reef along the coast is one of the largest coral reef systems in the Western Hemisphere and a World Heritage Site, with the Great Blue Hole, Ambergris Caye and Caye Caulker as hotspots for diving and snorkeling. Inland you will find Maya sites such as Xunantunich and Caracol, along with rainforest caves, and in the south you can experience Garifuna culture. The dry season (roughly Dec–Apr) is the best time to visit, and Jun–Nov is hurricane season. The main gateway is the international airport near Belize City.

Destinations

• San Ignacio
• Ambergris Caye
• Placencia

Itineraries

• Classic Belize Rainforest Ruins & Barrier Reef – Explore caves and ruins in San Ignacio during the first half, and snorkel on the islands during the second half, coveri…
• Central & Southern Belize Family Road Trip – From the zoo and cave tubing to the Garifuna coast and jaguar preserve, featuring short drives and easy planning.
• Three Maya Countries: Copan, Tikal & the Caribbean – From Antigua via Copan, Rio Dulce, and Tikal, cross Belize to end at Caye Caulker.
• Belize, Tikal Maya Ruins & Cayes – Cross the border to see the pyramids of Tikal, linking the caves of San Ignacio with the reefs of Caye Caulker.
• Yucatan to Belize Overland & Sea Crossing – Travel from Tulum and Bacalar to Belize by boat, exploring the islands before heading inland to Maya caves.
• Ambergris Caye Barrier Reef Getaway – Based in San Pedro, snorkel Hol Chan, explore Secret Beach, and visit Caye Caulker on your way out.