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Travel to Belize
With 1 foot in the Central American forests and the other in the Caribbean Sea, tiny Belize is filled with islands, adventure and culture. Lush tropical rain forests, pristine beaches, ancient Maya cities, diverse flora and fauna, and the longest barrier reef in the Western Hemisphere are just a few of the numerous natural attractions that draw the adventure traveller to visit. Visitors to Belize can enjoy world-class scuba diving and snorkelling on the Belize Barrier Reef. Add to this island life on the sandy cays, where you can spend your days kayaking, windsurfing, stand-up paddle boarding, swimming, fishing or lazing in a hammock, and you've got a perfect tropical vacation.
Diving in Belize
Belize is famous to divers for the world's biggest blue hole, but its diving scene also features lovely coral reefs and whale shark adventures. With over 400 islands, white sandy beaches, the longest unbroken barrier reef in the Western Hemisphere, Belize is an outstanding scuba diving destination. The waters are clear and warm, offering excellent beginners' conditions and some exciting diving for the more advanced diver. Plus, most dive sites are less crowded than other locations offering a similar standard of diving. The cayes and atolls are the most popular sites in Belize for all levels of diver. You may also wish to explore Placencia or the southern coast.
