Why You Should Explore Belize Beyond San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
San Pedro continues to grow in popularity with every traveler who visits, but Belize has many attractions and activities that...
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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
Swallow Caye
Swallow Caye Wildlife Sanctuary, established in July 2002, is a protected area managed by the non-profit conservation organization, Friends of…
Silk Cayes
Silk Cayes, located on the outer fringe of the Belize Barrier Reef, consist of three uninhabited islands within the Silk…
Laughing Bird Caye
The picture of relaxation, the unspoiled Laughing Bird Caye National Park, is where many Belizeans go to unplug and enjoy…
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
Translated from Maya as “Little Channel,” the Hol Chan Marine Reserve refers to the deep cut or “quebrada” in the…
Sapodilla Cayes
The southernmost marine reserve in the Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System, the Sapodilla Cayes Marine Reserve offers many idyllic sand…
Half Moon Caye
Half Moon Caye Natural Monument is picturesque with its white-sandy beaches, unbelievably blue waters, and lush vegetation. One TripAdvisor user…
Turneffe Atoll
Close to Belize City, Lighthouse and Glover’s Reef, Turneffe Atoll is a great base for exploring all of the atolls….
Southwest Caye Wall
Southwest Caye Wall is best known for offering a feeling of diving into an abyss of blue. The cliff falls…
