Whale shark encounters rank near the top of any diving bucket list. With a flatted head ,bewildering dots and tiny eyes incoherent with its sheer mass, this gentle animal is the ocean’s largest fish. If you’re looking to scratch whale sharks off your bucket list, Belize is among the best spots to come face-to-face with these extraordinary creatures.
For more than 40 years, divers and snorkeling enthusiasts from around the world have been coming to Belize. The lovely coastal waters of the Caribbean Sea and bright sandy sea floor offer unparalleled opportunities to see the rich variety of marine life in the area. Just a few miles offshore is the amazing Belize Barrier Reef, the second-largest coral reef in the world. Shallow waters,…
Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the most popular destinations in Belize thanks to its unique beauty, gorgeously panoramic walking trails and the hundreds of unique species that live there, including the last remaining Central American jaguars. A day trip to Cockscomb, located just a few miles from the Placencia Peninsulaa, is one of the easiest and most enjoyable trips available for visitors in…
Belize Travel Guide About Belize Belize is the perfect vacation destination for the adventure traveler thanks to its diverse ecosystems, natural attractions, wide range of cultures, and the fact that it is the only Central American country where English is the official language. Eight distinctive cultures can be found in Belize, including Mestizo, Mayan, Creole, Chinese and others. The country borders Mexico to the north,…
When the wind howls and the snow begins to accumulate, the best place to escape the winter blues is a quick flight to Belize. Located in Central America, this English-speaking nation has white sandy beaches, warm sunny weather, and a wide variety of inland and offshore activities. Belize has a mild, subtropical climate, with beautiful sunny weather and refreshing seabreezes at night. Temperatures in spring…
Belize Whale Shark Belize is world-famous for so many things! It is one of the most beautiful of all the Caribbean countries. When you visit us, you find everything from pristine, white sandy beaches and perfect azure-blue water to unique jungle adventures. You can explore the ancient Mayan ruins, and kayak along the rivers searching for exotic tropical birds and the mighty iguanas. Placencia, especially,…
Belize is phenomenal! Belize is amazing! Belize is breath-taking! Belize has just won two international travel awards, making it the absolute hottest place to vacation, anywhere in the western hemisphere. Think about this – it’s November, it’s your annual vacation, you are going to make the most of every hour of every day. Today you go snorkeling and scuba diving in the majestic Belize Barrier…
If you tell us that Thanksgiving is for family, we’d tell you to make sure visit us. If you say that Thanksgiving is for Lovers, we’d say you must come. If you tell us that the perfect Thanksgiving is filled with adventure, excitement and adrenalin rush, we’d tell you that’s great – how soon can you book your trip? You might tell us that a…
Originally a rugged sandy Belizean peninsula, Placencia slowly grew popular for its barefoot beaches among visitors to Belize. Unlike the picturesque Belizean highlands and historic Maya ruins, Placencia is blessed with a laidback setting. With its stunning coastline featuring turquoise waters, a charming lagoon, and the western moorland boasting acres of gorgeous terrains with hilly backdrops, Placencia surely makes a perfect getaway spot for families,…
Located 36km east of Placencia Village, Silk Caye Marine Reserve is a wonderful destination for snorkeling and scuba diving. The marine reserve is home to a plethora of species of corals, sea turtles, tropical fishes and was legislated a protected zone in 2003.