Barrier Reef, Belize

diving & snorkeling

beach

outdoors

adventure

whale watching

fishing

Diving and Snorkeling

Be sure to snorkel or dive the spectacular Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, the longest in the Western hemisphere. Several marine reserves are close by.
The Blue Hole

The Great Blue Hole is circular in shape, over 300 m (1,000 ft) across and 125 m (400 ft) deep, with many fish, sharks, and corals. The Blue Hole is possibly the most famous dive site in Belize, even though it's nearly straight down.
Shark and Ray Alley

Tour operators will toss food into the water in order to attract nurse sharks and southern sting rays. You can swim with them, and even touch them if you're quick. Nurse sharks can bite, contrary to myth, but they are also territorial so these sharks are very used to humans.
Sea Kayaking

Sea kayaking is a great way to explore the ocean around islands and mangrove forests.
Ambergris Caye

Ambergris Caye is the largest of several hundred islands in the northernmost waters of Belize. This simple island is a top destination in Belize for tourists worldwide,and its lack of high-rise hotels or big city public transportation gives the island a relaxed, laid-back feel.