Belize

Central America's only totally English-speaking country offers visitors big things in a small package, including high-quality bargains in ecotourism; the beautiful beaches of Ambergris Caye, Caye Caulker, and Placencia; Mayan ruins like Altun Ha and Caracol; and of course kick-ass diving/snorkeling (home to the legendary "Blue Hole").

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Best romantic getaways in Belize: Placencia takes the crown

Nestled in the southern part of the country, the 1,500-resident village of Placencia stands out as the romantic getaway of choice. With its 16 miles of golden, sandy beaches bordered by swaying palm trees, it’s a paradise that combines the tranquillity of the Caribbean with the passionate spirit of Central America. Here are a few reasons why Placencia reigns supreme as the top romantic destination in Belize: read post

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The best of Belize

Oli Eva Central America´s only English-speaking country has a population of around 397,000 and is about the size of New Jersey and a little larger than Wales. It´s something of a diamond in the rough whose small package can deliver gifts of wonderful islands, beaches, eco-experiences, and even Mayan archaeological sites — and all with fewer crowds and often lower prices than its neighbors. And here are seven of its highlights... read post

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Snorkeling in Belize is a splendid adventure

Andy Blackledge The 700-mile Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System is the world's second largest, and the 190-mile long Belize Barrier Reef (top) is a part of that. Lying from 980 feet to 25 miles off the coast, with underwater caves, more than 100 types of coral and more than 500 species of fish. Top spots include the Bay Islands of Roatán and Utila, along with Ambergris Caye and Caye Caulker. You can also opt to snorkel right off the shore at mainland resort areas like Plasencia. Apart from a…

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South Water Caye one of '5 of the World's Best Spots for Stand-up Paddleboarding'

The 450-odd cayes (pronounced "keys") off this Central American country's Caribbean coast are truly castaway destinations, and while Ambergris Caye and Caye Caulker are the best known, even smaller South Water Caye (just 15 acres) to their south boasts an even more "castaway" feel, with fantastic beaching, snorkeling, diving, kayaking, and yes, stand-up paddleboarding through lagoons, mangrove channels, and over the Belize Barrier Reef, part of Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, the world's…

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Helen Brown November 18, 2025 at 5:44pm

Like other countries in Central America, Belize has a wonderful Garifuna culture, and this helps capture it nicely: https://travelnoire.com/experience-garifuna-culture-belize

How To Experience Garifuna Culture When Visiting Belize - Travel Noire
José Balido November 14, 2025 at 9:35am

I can be a bit of a contrarian when it comes to travel. If I read "this destination isn´t worth your time," I automatically wonder if that´s true. And it sounds like Belize City is a good example; most visitors to the country fly in and immediately head to the beaches and other places. But here Lonely Planet shows how the city can reward visitors who decide to stay for 2-3 days: https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/top-things-to-do-in-belize-city

The 8 best things to do in Belize City

This seaside city embodies Belize's amazing cultural diversity and historic past.
Joseba Basabe November 13, 2025 at 11:46am

A pretty bold claim - could it be true? https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/belize-vs-great-barrier-reef-...

Why Belize is better for scuba diving than the Great Barrier Reef

The Great Barrier Reef may get all the scuba glory, but for Lonely Planet's Deepa Lakshmin, Belize is the best.
Riccardo R December 22, 2024 at 2:30pm

Belize has just one UNESCO World Heritage Site - the offshore barrier reef. Impressive, to be sure, but I was amazed that Copán isn´t included! https://whc.unesco.org/en/documents/118734

UNESCO World Heritage Centre - Document - Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System (UNESCO/TBS)

UNESCO World Heritage Centre
Max Pesling January 30, 2024 at 7:48pm

Sounds like a delighful menu of nature down here! https://www.travelandleisure.com/best-things-to-do-in-belize-7570732
Jorge Carlos Tejada Sobrino September 27, 2023 at 3:57pm

I´m not a diver, but I could look at pictures of the Great Blue Hole all day long - it´s mesmerizing! https://www.travelandleisure.com/how-to-visit-great-blue-hole-beliz...
Jordan Simon June 5, 2023 at 12:08pm

Find out why CNN Travel recently included Belize on its list of top spots to visit in 2023: https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/where-to-travel-best-destina...

https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/where-to-travel-best-destinations-2023/index.html
David Paul Appell April 18, 2023 at 2:46pm

Exploring the Mundo Maya has fascinated me since I was a teenager, and several months ago one of my favorite travel sites, CultureTrip.com, came out with a look at a quartet of fantastic Mayan sites here in Belize, including the most famous, Altun Ha: https://theculturetrip.com/central-america/belize/articles/the-best...
John Kipper January 7, 2023 at 3:30pm

Last month, Lonely Planet pinpointed nine of Belize's top destinations: https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/best-places-to-visit-in-belize

9 of the best places to visit in Belize

Experience the very best of Belize – beaches, jungle and wildlife
- Chabil Mar Resort > John Kipper January 9, 2023 at 5:20pm
  
  Very nice article. Thank you for sharing the post from Lonely Planet. We hope you will someday feature Chabil Mar Villas Resort in Placencia as the only Guest Exclusive Resort on the Peninsula and a stroll along the beach to Placencia Village.