Gorgeous beaches with palm trees amid clear water and rich marine life, green forests embrace the secrets of the historic Mayan civilization and many others are what make Belize a destination that is a dream for many tourists and is considered one of the most beautiful countries around the world. Today we will learn about the most important tourist areas in Belize.
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Tobacco Caye
On a small island off the coast of Belize, this place is considered a unique tropical paradise in the world. You can walk around the island’s Dangriga town on foot and discover the lifestyle of only the 20 locals who inhabit the town. There are no cars on the island so you can enjoy the amazing nature, connect with yourself and enjoy moments you will never forget isolated from the world. The place is a popular diving and snorkelling point, as well as enjoying the sun, water and other activities.
Caracol
This site represents one of the oldest and most important features of the Mayan civilization that prevailed in Belize and rises 500 meters from the sea. It was of political importance when this civilization was present in the country and covers an area larger than the present capital of Belize. Caracol was discovered in the depths of a wild forest in the 1920s, and years later visitors from all over the world came to discover huge temples, large pyramids, royal burials, and kilometers of forests.
Belize Barrier Reef
The Barrier Reef in Belize is a series of coral reefs extending along the coast of Belize, with an area of 300 km, and it continues from Cancun at the northeastern end of the Yucatan Peninsula through the Riviera Maya up to Honduras, making it the second largest coral reef system in the world after the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. It is considered one of the most popular Belize diving site. The coral barrier contains a huge variety of marine plants and animals, making it one of the most diverse climate systems in the world.
Placencia
Placencia is a unique beach resort at the end of a sandy peninsula. It is a popular destination for many tourists to enjoy its distinctive beaches and marine activities, and you can take boat tours in the lakes in the region. Discover the fresh, fresh seafood in Plasencia and stroll the narrow area streets of colorful houses. Besides, you should discover Long Bird Caye National Park, which is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Great Blue Hole
Dive enthusiasts from around the world visit this pure and ideal spot to practice their favorite hobby, along with the arrival of tourists from all over the world to enjoy the sandy beaches surrounded by coconut trees and unique coral formations. The “Blue Hall” site is one of the World Heritage sites as it is inhabited by a group of sharks and organizes visits there for tourists.
Barrier Reef in Belize
From the town of Plasencia
From Belize
From the Caracol site
Marine activities in Tobacco Caye
From Placencia
From Tobacco Caye
Belize is a tourist destination and a dream for many tourists
Belize Barrier Reef
From Great Blue Hole
Traces of the Mayan civilization in Caracol
