Belize

Reefs, Maya temples and jungle, in English.

This is a first draft of the Belize list. The full region guide is being written, and tiers may still change.

The Short List

Nature · UNESCO

The Western Hemisphere's largest barrier reef, and a famous deep blue sinkhole.

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Must-See

Beaches · Islands

Laid-back reef islands with Hol Chan's sharks and rays, on golf carts.

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Must-See

Heritage · Caves

Swim and climb into a Maya sacrificial cave, with crystal skeletons. By guided tour only.

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Heritage · Maya

Belize's two great Maya cities, one deep in the jungle, one reached by a hand-cranked ferry.

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Heritage · Maya

Maya temples reached by a boat ride up a jungle river.

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If You're Nearby

Beaches · Beaches

A sandy peninsula on the southern coast, near a jaguar reserve.

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Grey pins: guides still being written.