Belize Things to See and Do

Belize is probably best known for its scuba diving and snorkeling. The largest coral reef in the Americas, 300 km (185 miles) long, is found just off the coast. Belize has recently taken steps to protect this natural wonder so that visitors will be able to enjoy it for years to come.

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Created: 19 Feb 2009

Updated: 19 Feb 2009

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Belize Marine Reserves

Belize’s most famous dive spot is the Blue Hole. Once an underwater cave, the Blue Hole collapsed about 10,000 years ago. It left a nearly perfect circular hole about 300 m (1000 feet) across and over four hundred feet deep. The beautiful sapphire blue spot is visible from space. It is...

Types: National Park, Diving
Location: Belize

Whale Shark Swim

If you time it right, Placencia offers one of the best opportunities to swim with these giants of the sea, the biggest fish in the world. It may be pricey, but if you get a good encounter, it is well worth it as this is a truly unforgettable experience. A long ride takes you right out to the...

Types: Diving
Location: Placencia, Belize

Snorkeling

There are various opportunities to explore the reef out from Placencia and in general, the further out you go, the better it is. The inner reef trip to Laughing Bird Caye may be popular, but much of the coral is dead there, although it does provide the chance to see many juvenile fish and possibly...

Types: Diving
Location: Placencia, Belize

Diving

These trips follow the same routes as the snorkel routes and are usually combined with them, with divers lining up to one guide and snorkelers to another. Dive sites differ from snorkel sites, however, as many operators take divers to quality walls to explore deeper locations. Glover's reef is much...

Types: Diving
Location: Placencia, Belize

Sailing

The cayes around Placencia offer the perfect chance to put up sail and exlpore. These all-inclusive trips allow you to pretend you own a yacht for a day. Deals include kayaks, lunch, drinks and snorkeling equipment and allow you to get away from the crowds and do as little, or as much, as you...

Types: Boating
Location: Placencia, Belize