3 Regenerative Adventures That’ll Convince You To Take A Land-Based Belize Trip
From the mist-capped peaks of the Maya Mountain Mastiff—including its most famous resident, The Sleeping Giant—to lush banana plantations of...
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Belize Barrier Reef
185-MILE NATIONAL MONUMENT
The Belize Barrier Reef sits just miles off the coast of Belize and is part of the larger Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, second in size only to the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. Home to hundreds of species of coral and fish, it is a hot spot for divers, snorkelers and biologists from all over the world.
THE LARGEST REEF SYSTEM IN THE NORTHERN HEMISPHERE
For 185 miles, explore all that the reef has to offer, including swimming with whale sharks near the Placencia coast, diving deep into the Great Blue Hole and snorkeling off more than 400 white sandy islands that surround the reef.
500 SPECIES OF FISH FOUND ON THE REEF
Listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, the Belize Barrier Reef provides a crucial balance within the surrounding marine system. Help us preserve this reef when you visit by wearing reef-safe sunscreen, avoiding contact with the coral, and picking up trash and recyclables on the beach.
Attractions in Belize Barrier Reef
Southwater Caye Marine Reserve
Lesser-known but just as spectacular is the South Water Caye Marine Reserve. It is one of the largest reserves in…
Bacalar Chico
Bacalar Chico is a hidden treasure with a pristine environment teeming with wildlife and a brilliant array of coral. By…
Shark Ray Alley
Shark Ray Alley is located just one mile south of the Hol Chan cut and is listed as “Zone D” of…
Hol Chan Marine Reserve
As translated in Maya as “Little Channel,” the Hol Chan Marine Reserve refers to the deep cut or “quebrada” in the barrier…
