Laughing Bird Caye National Park
Laughing Bird Caye
Part of the Belize Barrier Reef World Heritage site. A small white-sand island ringed by coral reef, it is the classic snorkeling day trip.
Laughing Bird Caye is part of the Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System, a World Heritage Site. It takes its name from the laughing gulls that once nested here. The slender island is surrounded by shallow coral reefs, where you can see sea turtles, stingrays, parrotfish and nurse sharks. From Placencia, it takes about 40 minutes by speedboat. A day trip usually includes two or three snorkeling stops and lunch on the island. Entry requires a separate reserve fee of about US$10. The island has no accommodation or shops. Protect yourself from the sun and do not step on the coral.
Opening hours
Island visits during the day with tour groups
Nearby sights
- Ranguana Caye
- Silk Cayes
- Placencia Sidewalk
- Placencia Village Beach
- Seine Bight Village
- Placencia Lagoon
- Maya Beach
- Gladden Spit (Whale Sharks)