There are two main locations when it comes to diving in Belize; Placencia on the southern coast and further north around the atolls of the Barrier Reef, or Cayes, as they are locally known. Each destination offers something different to the keen diver, but we definitely recommend visiting both!
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Where to go in Belize
Southern Belize
Sparsely populated, southern Belize remains somewhat of an enigma, yet boasts one of the largest marine reserves in Belize.
The Outer Atolls
Belize's outer atolls boast some of the best diving in the Caribbean, with over 160 miles of reef and the world-famous Great Blue Hole.
The Belizean Coast
One of the only places in the world where you are guaranteed whale shark encounters at the right time of year.
The Cayes
This is the place to go to discover the reefs of Belize and to experience the famous Blue Hole dive.
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Luxury Hotels in Belize
Turtle Inn
The place to stay in Placencia is Turtle Inn. This hotel sits on a narrow spit with the ocean on one side and a lagoon, home to 'sea cows' on...
Turneffe Island Resort
Located 35 miles off the coast of Belize on the coral island of Little Caye Bokel, Turneffe Island Resort is the closest resort to the iconic...
Thatch Caye
For such a small private island paradise (so small, in fact, that it only takes 30 minutes to kayak around), Thatch Caye packs a hefty punch,...
Chabil Mar
Sandwiched between tropical rainforest and Caribbean coastline, boutique resort Chabil Mar offers guests a flavour of traditional Belize, yet...
Ray Caye Island Resort
Withdrawn from the hustle and bustle of mainland Belize, private island paradise Ray Caye boasts a prime location on the edge of Gladden Spit...
Matachica
Matachica Beach Resort is just a stone’s throw away from Belize’s Great Barrier Reef, and is backed by tropical rainforest.
Victoria House
Victoria House in Belize is a plantation style villa located on the Ambergis Caye, just minutes from the Belize Barrier Reef and a boat ride...
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Food & Drink: Roasted Breadfruit & Fried Jackfish, Golden Apple Drink
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