Happy World Tapir Day: Get to Know the National Animal of Belize
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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…
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…
Long Caye Wall
With its deep drop-off, Long Caye Wall has earned its name. Great for seeing spot turtles, rays and barracudas.
Emerald Forest Reef
Emerald Forest Reef is a novice diver’s paradise, well known for its somewhat shallow attractions and spectacular Elkhorn coral formation, which is one of…
Glover’s Reef
Deep channels coincide with dramatic rising pinnacles at the Glover’s Reef Marine Reserve. The reserve is one of Belize’s three…
