Turneffe Atoll
Belize's largest atoll, ringed by mangrove islets and reef walls, home to eagle rays, dolphins and large schools of fish, and a renowned destination for diving and fly fishing.
Turneffe Atoll stretches about 50 km and is encircled by more than 200 mangrove islets. It was designated a marine protected area in 2012. On the eastern side, the reef wall drops steeply, and dive sites such as The Elbow often feature eagle rays, barracuda and sharks. The shallow flats on the inner side are famous fly-fishing grounds for bonefish and permit. From San Pedro the boat trip takes about 1.5 hours, and a full-day dive tour costs roughly US$200 to 250. There are also several dive resorts on the atoll for those who want to stay and dive for several days.
Opening hours
Sailing with group tours only
Nearby sights
- Swallow Caye Wildlife Sanctuary
- Great Blue Hole
- Half Moon Caye
- Caye Caulker
- Shark Ray Alley
- Hol Chan Marine Reserve
- Marco Gonzalez Maya Site
- San Pedro Town