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Belize
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.
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Attractions
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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…
Cayo District
Set on a leveled hilltop, Xunantunich (shoo-nahn-too-neech) is one of Belize's most easily accessible and impressive Maya archaeological sites. Getting…
Belize District
If most zoos are maximum-security wildlife prisons, then the Belize Zoo is more like a halfway house for wild animals that can't make it on the outside. A…
Cayo District
Once one of the most powerful cities in the entire Maya world, Caracol now lies enshrouded by thick jungle near the Guatemalan border, a 52-mile, roughly…
Caye Caulker
For those looking to kick it on the soft white sand and in the docile sea, tropical cocktail in hand, surrounded by like-minded travelers, Koko King…
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…
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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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 articleThings to Know
Jungle or beach? What street foods should I try? Why is everything so slow? Here is everything you need to know before traveling to Belize.
Read articleTransportation
Getting around the country of Belize can be an adventure in itself. Here are our top tips for a successful journey.
Read articleVisa Requirements
We give you the lowdown on visa requirements for Belize, including how to extend your stay - or even apply for a digital nomad visa.
Read articleMoney and Costs
Whilst a lot more expensive than other Central American countries, you can still see Belize on the cheap. Here's how.
Read articleTraveling 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 articleBest Road Trips
Explore the beautiful country of Belize by car on these top road trip routes.
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