Belize Barrier Reef
The Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System, the second-largest coral reef system in the world after the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, has a 300 kilometre (190 mile) long part known as the Belize Barrier Reef. It is the largest tourist site in Belize, drawing in about half of all visitors thanks to its popularity for scuba diving and snorkelling.
The Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System, which consists of 7 marine reserves, 450 cays, and 3 atolls, safeguards a sizable portion of the reef. The Great Blue Hole, Belize’s most well-known diving site, is also part of the reef.
Caye Caulker
Caye Caulker may not offer the beautiful beaches of Ambergris Caye, but it’s casual atmosphere, cheap prices and abundance of bars and restaurants draw numbers of backpackers and tourists who are looking for a break from traveling around Central America.
A small island accessed by small plane or water taxi from Belize City, Caye Caulker is not a place for sightseeing, but rather, a place to simply hang out and relax. The most popular activities on Caye Caulker are diving and snorkeling. The island’s closeness to Belize Barrier Reef offers some of the best diving spots in the Caribbean.
Caracol
Caracol is the greatest Maya site in Belize and is located 500 meters (1650 feet) above sea level on the Vaca Plateau. With an estimated population of over 150,000, more than twice as many as Belize City has today, it was once one of the biggest ancient Maya cities.
The biggest phase of construction took place between 484 and 889 AD, during which time more than 40 monuments were erected. Canaa (Sky Place), the greatest pyramid in Caracol, is still the tallest man-made building in all of Belize at 43 meters (143 ft).
Placencia
Placencia, a long, narrow peninsula with sandy white beaches that hugs Belize’s Caribbean coastline, is a well-liked vacation spot for beachgoers and outdoor adventurers. Maya Beach, Seine Bight, and Placencia Village are the three settlements that make up Placencia. The Sidewalk, a pedestrian-friendly street dotted with stores, pubs, and restaurants, is Placencia Village’s most visited attraction.
The natural environment of the peninsula serves as the backdrop for the majority of Placencia’s events. A fantastic site to kayak or canoe through the marshes in the Placencia Lagoon is to look for animals like as manatees, dolphins, crocodiles, and birds.
