Belize Travel Guide

Belize TABLE OF CONTENTS
02 Introduction
Like Nowhere Else on Earth ...
04 Welcome Letter
A Message from:
The Minister of Tourism,
Honourable Manuel Heredia, Jr.
05 General Visitor Information

08 Map of Belize
09 Getting To and Around Belize
11 Calendar of Events
14 Cruise Passenger Activities
- Adventure Tours
- Cultural & Historical Tours
- Rainy Day Activities
16 Suggested Adventures
- Four day
- Five day
- Six day
- Seven day
32 Islands & Marine

38 Maya Temples & Archaeology
44 Reef & Beaches
50 Caves & The Underworld
54 Culture & People
60 Inland Adventure
66 Corozal District
70 Orange Walk District
74 Belize District
78 Cayo District
84 Stann Creek District
88 Toledo District
92 Specialty Travel
96 Registered Hotels
110 Tour Operators
www.TravelBelize.org 1
Belize, the only English-speaking country in Central America, offers a
unique combination of richly rewarding experiences that make it unlike
any destination on the planet. Swim with exotic sea life along the West-
ern Hemisphere’s largest barrier reef. Explore the fascinating mysteries
of the largest concentration of Maya sites in the region.
Hike thousands of acres of unspoiled forest, including one of the only

jaguar preserves in the world. Escape to any of the more than 400 tropi-
cal islands and three of the world’s four coral atolls surrounded by pris-
tine turquoise waters. Discover the highest waterfall and the most exten-
sive cave system in Central America and dive the captivating Blue Hole.
The harmonious blend of Maya, Mestizo, Creole, Garifuna, East Indian,

Mennonite, Arab and Chinese creates distinctive cultural traditions,
including cuisine just waiting for you to discover.
2 The Belize Travel Guide

As Mother Nature’s Best Kept Secret, you won’t vacation with throngs of
other travellers, so you’re able to achieve an exceedingly rare sense of au-
thenticity and intimacy and be one with Belize. Plus, Belize is a small and
accessible country with reliable transportation, enabling you to immerse
yourself in a variety of adventures and still return to the reinvigorating
amenities of your hotel each night.
Use this guide to help you plan the most thrilling vacation of your life.
And carry it with you to make the most of every extraordinary day you
have in Belize. For additional information, please call 800-624-0686 or visit
TravelBelize.org for recommendations and special travel promotions.
On behalf of all our friendly
citizens, let me extend a warm
Belizean welcome to our
guests from all over the globe.
We’re very proud of the many
unique experiences available
in our beautiful country, and
we are delighted to share these
experiences with you.
The Caribbean gateway to the

ancient Maya world, Belize is just a two-hour flight from the U.S., and
the only English-speaking nation of Central America. As you page
through this handy travel guide, you’ll marvel at all the possibilities
available. And if you don’t immediately extend your trip, you’ll cer-
tainly want to return to capture every lifelong memory that awaits
you in Belize.
Go snorkeling or fishing and discover the Western Hemisphere’s larg-

est barrier reef, just minutes from our gorgeous beaches. Dive the
astonishing Blue Hole. Climb to the top of a grand Maya temple and
contemplate the mysteries surrounding this intriguing civilization.
Zipline through the rain forest canopy to the calls of exotic birds. Or
take an adventure underground in one of our many fascinating caves.
Beyond adventure, I personally encourage you to enjoy the delicious

diversity of cuisine available throughout Belize. Learn about our di-
verse people, participate in our festivals, and absorb the multitude of
influences that have created a culture unlike any other in the world.
And when you’re ready to relax, visit a rejuvenating spa or indulge
in the many amenities of our world-class accommodations. You’ve
earned it.
For additional information about your memorable getaway to Belize

just call 800-624-0686, visit TravelBelize.org or contact your travel
agent. We invite you to be one with every moment.
Hon. Manuel Heredia Jr.

Hon. Manuel Heredia, Jr.
Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation & Culture

GENERAL VISITOR INFORMATION
Language and Population
The population of Belize is approximately 311,000 friendly people.
English is the official language and widely spoken. Belizeans also
speak English-based Creole (Kriol). Other languages spoken
throughout Belize include: Spanish, Maya, Garifuna and Mandarin.
Geography
Belize is approximately 185 miles long and 75 miles wide, or about
247,019 discoveries that await you.
Climate
Offering a subtropical climate with brisk prevailing trade winds
from the Caribbean and an average temperature of 80˚F, Belize has
two seasons: the dry season from December to May, and the “green
or rainy season” from June to November. Any day of the year, you’ll
call it Paradise.
Time Zone
Belize is on GMT-6, or U.S. Central Standard Time. Daylight saving
time is not practiced.
Government
Independent from Britain since 1981, Belize (formerly British
Honduras) has a democratically elected parliamentary government
and is a member of the British Commonwealth.
Currency
The local currency is the Belize dollar. U.S. $1 is equivalent to BZ $2
and does not fluctuate. U.S. currency is readily accepted throughout
the country. ATMs are located countrywide in the main cities and
towns and most allow cash withdrawals via credit card.
Electrical System
The electrical system in Belize is the same as in the United States:
110 volts A.C. power is provided throughout the country. In most
parts of the country, power supply is fairly stable and reliable.
Service is fair and it is necessary for hotels wanting to deliver luxury
class service to install backup generators. Continuity of electricity is
between 90% and 95%.
Water
Quality Belize tap water is treated in cities and towns. Tap water
and ice in beverages are very safe to consume. Bottled water is also
available throughout the country.
Clothing
Flip-flops don’t take up much room in a carry-on. Pack light, casual
clothing, preferably made of natural materials. Check with your
travel representative about attire for adventure activities.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Passport
• Visitors to Belize must possess a passport valid for at least
three months after the date of arrival and a return ticket with
sufficient funds to cover their stay.
• Visitors are given a one-month stay, after which an extension
can be applied for with the Immigration Department.
• Visas are not required for citizens of the United States and
its territories, Canada, United Kingdom and its territories,
European Union, Caribbean and Central American countries.
• For visitors driving/boating into Belize from Guatemala or
Mexico, a temporary importation permit must be secured at
the point of entry. Vehicle/vessel permits are valid for 30 days.
For more information on visas and passports, visit TravelBelize.org

or consult your local immigration consulate or office.
Traveling with Children

Belize loves children! Children under 18 years of age must have
proper documentation, including a valid passport and letter of
parental consent. Children traveling with one parent require a
notarized letter of authority from the other parent indicating travel
consent.
Traveling with Pets

Pets must be accompanied by a veterinary certificate issued by a
registered veterinarian from country of origin and an import
permit from the Belize Agricultural Health Authority (BAHA),
+011-501-223-1653.
PORTS OF ENTRY
By Air: Easy to get to, hard to leave. Commercial airlines all land
at the Phillip Goldson International Airport (PGIA) in Ladyville,
just minutes from Belize City. Private airplanes need to be cleared
through the Belize Airport Authority and Civil Aviation Department
at the PGIA.

By Land: Belize has two main border points: Santa Elena at the
northern border with Mexico, and Benque Viejo del Carmen on the
western border with Guatemala.
By Sea: Seaports where vessels may clear Customs and Immigration

are located in Belize City and San Pedro Town in the Belize District,
Big Creek and Dangriga Town in the Stann Creek District and
Punta Gorda Town in the Toledo District.
EMERGENCY INFORMATION
Hospitals
Belize has both public and private hospitals. There are hospitals
located in urban centers; clinics and nurse practitioners can be
found in rural areas.
Emergency Numbers
• Police emergencies, dial: 911
• Fire or medical emergencies, dial: 90
FEES & TAXES
Hotel room tax – 9%
Sales tax on goods and services – 12.5%
Airport Departure Fees – U.S. $39.25
Airport Development Fee – U.S. $18.00
Passenger Service Fee – U.S. $15.00
Security Fee – U.S. $2.50
Conservation Fee – U.S. $3.75
MAP OF BELIZE

GETTING TO BELIZE
By Air
From the United States, Canada, the Caribbean and Latin America,
international non-stop flights to Belize are available from Atlanta,
Charlotte, Dallas, Houston, Miami, Newark and San Salvador. These
gateways offer convenient connections to much of the world. The
major airlines serving Belize are: Delta Air Lines, American Airlines,
Continental Airlines, US Airways and Grupo Taca. Guatemala City
and Flores, Guatemala are also served by Tropic Air.
By Road
Driving to Belize can be an adventure with much to see and do.
Depending upon the route, the trip from the U.S. through Mexico
is between 1,350 and 2,000 miles. Traveling to Belize via Cancun,
Mexico City and Chetumal is comfortable, relatively fast and
inexpensive. All-weather highways connect Mexican cities with the
border city of Chetumal, from which there are regularly scheduled
buses to Belize City. ADO Buses run between Cancun and Belize.
Regular bus services operate between Tikal (Flores) in Guatemala
and Belize City.
By Sea
For travelers touring Central America, traveling to and from Belize
by boat is a viable option. There are regularly scheduled water taxis
that shuttle from Punta Gorda in southern Belize to Guatemala and
Honduras. Water Taxis also run between Chetumal, Mexico and
San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize.
For a one-day visit to Belize, many of the major international cruise

lines offer Belize as a popular port of call on their weekly itineraries.
A short visit on a cruise will entice you to return for a longer stay.
GETTING AROUND BELIZE

By Air
The most time-efficient option for travel within Belize is by small
and safe airplanes, and regularly scheduled air service is very
reliable. Flights connect guests to all parts of the country, and offer
a bird’s-eye-view that leaves many wishing flights were longer. Local
airlines include: Tropic Air, Maya Island Air, Javier’s Flying Service
and Caribee Air service. Astrum Helicopter Service also provides
charters throughout the country.
By Bus
The least expensive way to get around Belize is by bus, with Belize
City and Belmopan serving as the central bus depots for travel to the
districts. Buses travel to and from the towns several times daily with
stops along the highway at villages and visitor attractions. However,
some of the more remote villages may have only daily service. Please
check for altered schedules on Belize’s major holidays.
By Road
Belize’s major highways are paved and offer breathtaking views of
the Belizean countryside. Many of the side roads to villages and
attractions are graded dirt roads. Belize traffic laws are standard
international laws and all driving in Belize is done on the right side
of the road.
Rental vehicles are available at the PGIA airport, Belize City and
in many towns. Drivers must hold a valid international driver’s
license, which can be used for up to 90 days. Gas stations are located
in major towns and cities but are less common on the highways and
in the villages.
By Boat
Both the Belize Marine Terminal and Fort Street Tourism Village
Water Taxi Terminal provide hourly water taxi service to the
popular island destinations of Caye Caulker and Ambergris Caye.
Water Taxis are also available between Caye Caulker and San Pedro
and from San Pedro to Corozal Town.
Licensed tour operators offer tours and transfers from Belize City,
Dangriga, Hopkins, Placencia and Punta Gorda to the outer atolls
and offshore islands.
PUBLIC AND BANK HOLIDAYS

New Year’s Day – January 1
National Heroes Day – March 9
Good Friday, Holy Saturday, Easter Sunday & Easter Monday
Labor Day – May 1
Commonwealth Day – May 24
St. George’s Caye Day – September 10
Independence Day – September 21
Pan American Day – October 12
Garifuna Settlement Day – November 19
Christmas Day – December 25
Boxing Day – December 26

CALENDAR OF EVENTS
FEBRUARY
San Pedro Carnival: A three-day carnival to celebrate Easter Season.
This yearly celebration starts three days before Ash Wednesday.
MARCH
La Ruta Maya Canoe River Challenge Race: The La Ruta Maya River
Challenge is a grueling, multi-day canoe race traveling a perilous
river route across the country of Belize. The route runs west to
east along the Macal and Belize Rivers, once the only link between
beautiful San Ignacio, in the foothills of the Maya Mountains, and
the bustling port of Belize City. This is a race for everyone, not just
professional racers.
Chocolate Week: Hosted by Cotton Tree Lodge, this week’s activities

are centered on the history and cultivation of cacao and its transfor-
mation into craft chocolate.
Maya Day: Held in the quiet area of Tumul K’in, Blue Creek Village,
this day highlights the unique culture being preserved down south.
APRIL
San Pedro Lagoon-Reef Eco-Challenge: This Eco-Challenge is a 42-
mile, two-day kayak race starting on the lagoon side of Ambergris
Caye, through the many lagoons in the Northern Ambergris Caye
area, up to Bacalar Chico, then down to Robles Point, where all
teams camp. The race ends in San Pedro Town.
MAY
Cashew Festival: Held in Crooked Tree Village, this Festival cel-
ebrates the cashew harvest season, where live Punta music, cash-
ew wine, desserts, Caribbean style dishes and games are the main
attractions.
National Agricultural & Trade Show: This trade show is held
annually in our capital city of Belmopan. It highlights agricultural
diversification, rodeo, livestock, handicraft displays, music, games,
and food.
Toledo Cacao Festival: The Festival opens with a wine and chocolate
evening, featuring local and international wines and chocolate-
based cocktails. Saturday brings you the Taste of Toledo cookery
and craft fair, with chocolate demonstrations and a host of cacao-
related activities. Also featured are children’s activities, Sea Toledo
marine trips and Culture in Harmony musical performances.
Monkey River Festival: This is the country’s premiere Creole event
and is a fun festival with traditional games for adults and children.
It includes greasy pole, watermelon eating, lime and spoon, tug-
of-war, three-legged race, needle and thread and sack races. Along
with Jankunu stick, a challenge to all Jankunu dancers throughout
Belize to come and show off their stick walking skills – an old tradi-
tion which Monkey River Village is determined to revive.
JUNE
San Pedro, Placencia and Caye Caulker Lobster Fest: In celebration
of the opening of the lobster season, these three locations offer a
week full of activities. A wide array of dishes is showcased and
activities such as fishing tournaments, bicycle races and social
events take place.
JULY
Pibil Fest: Held in the village of Progresso in the Corozal District,
this festival celebrates the Maya culinary tradition of cooking pork.
“Pibil,” meaning “buried,” refers to the tradition of wrapping the
pork in a banana leaf, then burying it in a fire pit for roasting. A
host of other activities round out the festival.
Belize International Film Festival: This festival showcases Central
American and Caribbean films.
AUGUST
International Costa Maya Festival: Held in Ambergris Caye. The
festival hosts Central American and Mexican music groups, as well
as cultural dances, international cuisine and arts and crafts.
SEPTEMBER
Carnival Road March: This yearly march through the streets of
Belize highlights our many cultures and history.
September 10th: This public and bank holiday is the celebration of
the Battle of St. George’s Caye Day. Official ceremonies, citizens’
parades and street festivals are held nationwide, which include
food, live music and a re-enactment of the actual site.
September 21st: The official Independence Day ceremonies and
parade are held. This public and bank holiday is the celebration of
the country’s Independence. Official Independence Day ceremonies
and parades are held as well as numerous cultural, religious and
sporting events.
NOVEMBER
Battle of the Drums: A celebration of Garifuna music and culture
with live performances by some of the foremost musicians at work
today. The Battle of the Drums is a Garifuna drumming competition,
allowing drumming groups to compete and showcase their musical
talents in playing five different categories of Garifuna music.
Garifuna Settlement Day: November 19th marks the arrival of
the Garifuna people to Stann Creek and is mainly celebrated in
Southern Belize. The reenactment of their arrival is the main
attraction, with religious, cultural and parade activities continuing
for the rest of the day.
DECEMBER
Holiday Boat Lighting Parade: During the holiday season, boats
are decorated and sail from Boca del Rio to Coconuts Hotel in San
Pedro. Prizes are awarded to the boats depicting best creativity and
overall design. The award party has something fun for the entire
family.
CRUISE PASSENGER ADVENTURES
Stay for a day. Remember your experience for a lifetime.
While cruise passengers won’t have much time to fully

discover the incredible array of experiences available in
Belize, you can accomplish a lot in a day because we’re a
small country. Here are some insider recommendations to
make the most of your special time in Belize. We’re sure you’ll
experience just enough wonder and excitement to want to
return for a week sometime in the near future.
Adventure Tours - Full Day

• Ziplining or Cave Tubing
• Airboat Adventure
• Snorkel at Shark Ray Alley
• Horseback Riding

Cultural & Historical Tours - Half Day
CRUISE PASSENGER ADVENTURES

• River Safari and Lamanai Maya Site
• Altun Ha Maya Site with Wildlife River Encounter
• Museum of Belize or Old Belize Historical Tours
• Belize House of Culture
• St. John’s Cathedral
Rainy Day Activities - Half Day

• Shopping at the Fort Street Cruise Village
• Old Belize or Museum of Belize
Most low-impact tours can be conducted on rainy days.
Cancellations are subject to weather intensity. The shore
excursion manager on board your ship determines
cancellations. For more information visit TravelBelize.org.
INSIDER RECOMMENDATIONS - 4 DAY ITINERARY
4-DAY
Day 1: Arrive and transfer to Dangriga via Maya Island Air or

Tropic Air from the international airport. Check in for your
flight at the ticket counter located in the main terminal after
you’ve cleared Belize Immigration and Customs.
Once in Dangriga, trans-

fer to the sleepy fishing
village called Hopkins.
This coastal location offers
an array of activities and
experiences from a lei-
surely beach stay, to forays
into rain forest, Maya sites
and day trips offshore for snorkeling, scuba diving or deep sea
fishing.
Relax and experience the activity of village life and learn to

beat the Garifuna drums, or choose from a variety of eclectic
boutique resorts and condominiums spread out on the beach
in both directions.
Day 2 : Depart for an exciting full-day tour at the Cockscomb

Basin Wildlife Reserve. Originally established in 1984 to pro-
tect a large jaguar population as well as other resident wildlife,
the sanctuary is one of the world’s only jaguar preserves. Rest-
ing in the shadows of the Maya Mountains, the Cockscomb

Basin Wildlife Sanctuary embraces 100,000 acres of tropical,

moist forest that rises from 300 feet above sea level to approxi-
mately 3,675 ft. at the summit of Victoria Peak.

Day 3: Depart for the coastal town of Punta Gorda, a treasure
that awaits at the south end of the paved Southern Highway.
Punta Gorda is a delightful blend of cultures sprinkled with
travelers passing through to Honduras and Guatemala via the
small port. Colorful markets are filled with local produce and
vendors with household goods and clothing from neighboring
countries.
Day 4: Depart for a unique, un-

forgettable cultural experience in
a Kekchi or Mopan Village – The
Maya Homestay. This indigenous
experience enables you to stay with
a Maya family and enjoy a low-key,
intimate, people-to-people cultur-
al exchange. It’s a low cost, no frills,
affordable, extraordinary hands-
on program.
Continue on to a decadent choco-

late experience and visit the Cacao
Trail. Cacao (or cocoa as many of us
know it), has played a dominant role in ancient Belizean culture
when the Maya first discovered the “magical” process that trans-
formed cocoa into chocolate, right through to modern day. The
Toledo District is home to the organic cacao orchards where
the pods are grown, harvested, processed, and later trans-
formed into the delicious Food of the Gods.

5-DAY
Day 1: Arrive in Belize and transfer to your host hotel in ei-

ther the Cayo District or Belize City.
Day 2: Your adventure begins as you explore the ancient Maya

world. Take a day tour deep into the Mountain Pine Ridge
Forest Reserve and visit one of the largest Maya Cities in Be-
lize. Caracol, Belize’s premier Maya site with a rich and excit-
ing history, rivals the power of Tikal. Caracol was the most
important political center of the lowland Maya during the
Classic Period within Belize. In 650 CE, the urban area of
Caracol had a radius of approximately 10 kilometers around

the site’s epicenter. It covered an area much larger than pre-
sent-day Belize City (today’s largest metropolitan area in the
country) and supported more than twice the modern city’s
population.

Day 3: Leave your host hotel and transfer by road to Placencia.
Check into one of the many quaint boutique resorts or
choose from a great selection of luxury beachfront resorts.
Have a traditional Belizean lunch with some rice and beans.

Then take a tour up the Monkey

River for a play date with the
incredible howler monkeys. A
visit to Monkey River is truly a
unique experience. Your guide
will pick you up by boat, and
travel through the lagoon and in
among the red-mangrove fringe
forest along the coast, which is
home to the manatee and many
species of birds. Most of this trip
is in protected waters and will
be relatively smooth. Look for
the howler monkeys in the treetops, and have your video
camera ready to prove to everybody back home you weren’t
exaggerating about the monkeys’ calls.
Day 4: Check out and take a taxi to the airstrip for flight to
Belize City. Upon arrival into Belize City, you can easily hop
on another flight to San Pedro just a few minutes after arriv-
ing. The islands by air is its own experience, or you can opt
to take a water taxi in Belize City for a more cost-efficient
option.
Arrive in San Pedro and check into your accommodations.

Then plan a leisurely dinner at one of San Pedro’s many ex-
cellent eating establishments. You’ll find restaurant after res-
taurant along the beach with beautiful views of the water.
Or you can set out on your own and discover a hidden gem
tucked away on the path less traveled.
Day 5: One of the most astonishing wonders of Belize is the
world-renowned Blue Hole, the result of an undersea cave

which collapsed centuries ago. Pack some lunch and drinks
for an all-day adventure and head for this extraordinary site,
which is teeming with marine life and and visible from outer
space.
The Blue Hole is nearly a perfectly circular hole 1,000 feet

in diameter and 412 feet deep and it has become the most
famous dive site in all of Belize - one that avid divers put on
their “life list” of places to dive. The water cave has sheer
walls adorned with stalactites and stalagmites between 120-
150 feet deep. If you don’t want to dive, you may also choose
to snorkel, since the Blue Hole is ringed by coral which also
makes it a great spot for shallow dives.
After this full day, you can head back to San Pedro and en-
joy the endless options the island has to offer, from fun-filled
pubs and clubs, to unique dining experiences.
Day 6: Depart paradise. Immediately begin planning your

next visit to Belize.

6-DAY
Day 1: Welcome to Belize! Arrive and transfer to your host
hotel in the Cayo District. Relax and unwind from your day
of traveling over an ice-cold Belikin or a refreshing glass of
Belizean rum punch.
Day 2: Let the adventure begin and depart to Jaguar Paw,

where you will experience the magnificent Belizean Jungle and
ancient limestone caves firsthand. Jaguar Paw is an a venture-
some property located on 200 acres of rain forest on the banks
of the invigorating Cave’s Branch River.
Discover the fascinating old caves as you lazily float along on

inner-tubes into unique limestone archways that hold extrava-
gant crystal formations and untold stories of Maya rituals. Ex-
plore the many awesome formations that decorate these amaz-
ing caves and learn about the trees and jungle that surround
them. It is an amazing, historic tour that will leave you craving
more.
Or, opt to explore the jungle through a ziplining adventure.

Your journey consists of ziplining through numerous plat-
forms allowing the enjoyment of the Savannah Pine Ridge,
through the unscathed Belizean Jungle.
Your final traverse leads you to the large tunnel-like entrance

to the cave, where your tour ends with an exciting descent
straight down to the floor of the cave.
After your day’s adventure, enjoy lunch on-site and head back
to your hotel to get ready for the next day’s activities. Be one
with Belize’s Jungle through this unforgettable experience.
Day 3: Start another adven-

turous day as you get ready to
explore the world of the Maya.
Head south through San Ig-
nacio for a short ride to the
Maya site, Cahal Pech trans-
lated as “Place of Ticks.” This
site center sits on the pinnacle
of a steep hill on the west bank
of the Macal River. The central
acropolis, approximately 900
feet above sea level, provides
an extraordinary view of the
Maya Mountains to the south
and the fertile valleys of the
Belize River to the northeast.
Learn about the history of the

local Maya touring the small museum and then head on to
the site that boasts of authentic pyramids, palaces and a ball
court. Also on-site are an altar and five stelae that depict Maya
history.
Once you finish exploring, you can enjoy an enticing meal

on-site overlooking the wonderful view. Head south to the
culture capital of Dangriga. This charming coastal town is
a base for inland excur-
sions to nearby rain for-
est attractions. Be sure to
also take a quick tour of
the world-famous Marie
Sharp’s habanero pepper
factory, or head out for the
incredible dive and snorkel
spots in waters near Tobac-
co Caye, South Water Caye
and Glover’s Reef.
Arrive and check-in to any

of the numerous hotels
in town. You can choose

beachfront or downtown hotels. For more information on the

wide selection of hotels and resorts visit TravelBelize.org.
Day 4: Get ready for some water adventure! Take a boat ride
to South Water Caye Marine Reserve, Belize’s largest marine
protected area.
The reserve is home to sea grass beds, patch reefs, sand bores,
mangrove habitat, over a dozen major cayes and many smaller
islets. Within the reserve is Man-O-War Caye, a sanctuary
for magnificent frigate birds and the brown booby. The area
is zoned to protect fishing nurseries and unique habitats but
provides extensive multi-use areas for snorkeling, fishing,
diving and educational activities.
Whether you choose to snorkel off the beach on the islands,

atop the reef, dive the “drop off,” or snorkel among lush coral
patch reefs, your options are endless here. So choose any of
these watersports or simply relax, sun bathe and enjoy the
tropical paradise. After this tour, take the night to relax and
enjoy dinner on the coast of Dangriga.
For a comprehensive list of accommodations, transportation

options and activities, feel free to visit TravelBelize.org.
Day 5: Check out of your accommodations and continue on

to your next adventure. Here your pre-arranged transfer will
take you to the Dangriga airstrip where you will fly to Belize
City. Upon arrival, take another flight to San Pedro, Ambergris
Caye, or you can opt to take a water taxi from Belize City for a
more cost-efficient option.
Check into your accommodations and browse the many
shops of San Pedro or stroll along sandy beaches to the center

of town.
Golf carts are the preferred mode of transportation

on the island and rentals are available through your
hotel. You may opt to rent independent of your hotel – visit
AmbergrisCaye.com for options.
Day 6: You may have already experienced some fun water

activities, but in Belize, every place is different and unique.
Start your day by taking a small trip in the turquoise waters of
Caye Caulker, where you will head down to the Caye Caulker
Marine Reserve.
The Caye Caulker Marine Reserve adventure will allow you

to enjoy the turtle grass lagoon adjacent to the Caye Caulker
Forest Reserve and the Belize Barrier Reef that runs paral-
lel to the entire island, extending approximately one mile
beyond the reef. The marine life here is glorious, and the
colorful coral garden is spectacular.

That’s not all! You can also enjoy a “once-in-a-lifetime-experi-
ence” swimming with the nurse sharks and eagle rays. And, if
you are lucky enough, you may also see bottlenose dolphins.
After an exciting day, you can relax and enjoy a delicious meal
on the island. Choose from a wide variety of restaurants and
gift shops, then head back to San Pedro.
Day 7: Time to return to your regular life. We’re sorry to see

you go. Please come back soon and stay longer.
7-DAY
Day 1: Arrival and transfer to host hotel in the Cayo District.

Arrival at San Ignacio Town - relax and unwind from your day
of traveling over an ice-cold Belikin or a refreshing glass of
Belizean rum punch.
Day 2: Depart for an action-packed day in the jungle exploring

Ian Anderson’s Waterfall Cave. Hundreds of feet under the
limestone mountain ridge, explore a river cave with a total of
six waterfalls that must be challenged and conquered before
day’s end. Spectacular crystal formations loom above and
ancient Maya ceremonial centers are hidden inside chambers
as you explore this mist-shrouded kingdom. Or spend the day
zipping through the rain forest canopy at the Caves Branch
Outpost.
The zip line adventure consists of 10 treetop platforms, each

strategically located within the rain forest canopy with eight
thrilling runs. Double cables capable of withstanding 2,000
pounds of weight each help ensure safety. After an exciting
morning, couple your zip line adventure with a lazy glide
through enchanted caves – hike for about 30 minutes through
the magical Belizean rain forest then tube down the refresh-
ing Caves Branch River and through spectacular cave systems,
which the ancient Mayas regarded as a sacred underworld and
home to many powerful gods. Enjoy lunch at the Outpost’s

restaurant, browse through a gift shop and pick up a few sou-
venirs from the works of local artisans.

Day 3: Explore the ancient Maya world as you take a half-day
tour of the ancient Maya City of Xunantunich. The partially
excavated and largest pyramid, El Castillo, rises 130 feet above
the main plaza and offers an impressive panoramic view of Be-
lize’s Cayo District and nearby Guatemala.
Check out and transfer by road to Hopkins Village. Arrival

and check in to one of the many quaint moderately priced ho-
tels or choose from the wide selection of luxury beachfront
resorts – TravelBelize.org or HopkinsBelize.com.
Day 4: Depart for an exciting day out at the Cockscomb Ba-

sin Jaguar Preserve. The Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctu-
ary is a protected subtropical rain forest surrounded by the
Maya Mountains. Its name comes from
the cockscomb profile of the nearby Maya
Mountains (from the north or south).
Present are more than 250 kinds of or-
chids, tree ferns, air plants and vines, al-
most 700 varieties of trees, more than 290
species of birds and five species of wild
felines.
Day 5: Check out and continue on to

your next adventure. Your pre-arranged
transfer will take you to the Dangriga
airstrip, where you will fly to Belize City.
Upon arrival into Belize City, you can take another flight to San
Pedro, Ambergris Caye or you can opt to take a water taxi in
Belize City for a more cost-efficient option.
Arrive and check in at your hotel. Transfers are usually

provided by your hotel. Spend the rest of your day relaxing
by the beach. For a comprehensive list of accommodations,
transportation options and activities, visit TravelBelize.org.

Day 6: Begin your day sailing to Hol Chan Marine Reserve
and explore the spectacular snorkel area. Head to Shark Ray
Alley, where you will encounter sharks and rays in their natu-
ral habitat. Upon reaching Caye Caulker,
you will have some time to explore the
quaint sister island. After lunch, enjoy a
leisurely sail back to San Pedro.
Day 7: Free Day. Spend the day at the spa

– can be arranged by your hotel if there’s
not a spa onsite or make independent
arrangements at one of the many spas
on the island. After a relaxing morning,
spend your afternoon on the main street,
where you will find unique gift items for
friends and loved ones as you prepare to
return home.

Dine at your hotel or at any of the fine local restaurants on

the island. For more information on restaurants and dining
out on the Caye (pronounced “key”) visit AmbergrisCaye.com.
Golf carts are the preferred mode of transportation on the is-

land and rentals are available through your hotel. You may
opt to rent independent of your hotel.
For a little more fun experiencing the reef, go parasailing for

a bird’s-eye-view of the spectacular barrier reef and island of
Ambergris Caye.
Day 8: Depart and start sharing your un-Belizeable vacation

with family and friends immediately on Facebook. (Oh, and
don’t forget to “LIKE” us and post any great memories on our
facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/TravelBelize.)
After just a few minutes on the islands,
any other life is hard to imagine.

ISLANDS AND MARINE
ISLANDS AND MARINE
A palm-studded tropical island, aquamarine waters, the sun, the

sand, and nowhere you have to be. Just off the coast of Belize, you’ll
find the largest barrier reef in the Western Hemisphere, hundreds
of coral-sand and mangrove islands and three of the Caribbean’s
four atoll formations. Ideal for a picnic between dives, a unique fly-
fishing excursion or a peek into the sanctuaries of exotic tropical
birds, many of these islands offer a choice from budget to luxury
accommodations. Choose the seclusion of a private island or the
activity of an island town, immerse yourself in the underwater
world offshore, or bask on the beach. Eight marine-protected areas
within Belizean waters attest to the region’s remarkable biodiversity,
as well as its commitment to management and protection of marine
ecosystems.
Turneffe Atoll
Turneffe is the closest to the mainland of Belize’s three atolls and
only a short distance from the Barrier Reef. Surrounded by small
orchid-strung mangrove islands, the spectacular underwater
formations make this a popular dive and fishing location.
Lighthouse Reef Atoll

Lighthouse Reef Atoll is another marine lagoon bounded by reefs
and sand islands. A nesting site of the rare Red-Footed Booby is
located on Half Moon Caye. An observation tower and picnic
facilities make this an ideal stop between dives.

Glover’s Reef Atoll
ISLANDS AND MARINE

Fifteen miles outside the Barrier Reef and
some 70 miles from Belize City is Belize’s
most remote atoll. On the southeast end, the
six coral isles sitting atop the reef provide easy
access for diving, snorkeling and sea kayaking.
The Blue Hole

Six miles north of Halfmoon Caye in
Lighthouse Reef, is the renowned Blue Hole,
the result of a cave that collapsed centuries
ago. The Blue Hole is nearly 1,000 feet
across and ringed by corals, making for an
excellent snorkelling adventure. The base of
this fringing reef gradually slopes to 50 feet,
then into a seemingly bottomless underwater
cavern.
Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark Ray Alley

Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark Ray Alley are located
only four miles from the town of San Pedro and 36 miles from
Belize City, making them easily accessible and popular diving
and snorkeling sites. The shallow waters offer even the novice
swimmer a chance to encounter docile nurse sharks and rays.
San Pedro, Ambergris Caye

Ambergris Caye is Belize’s largest island, approximately
36 miles from Belize City. From the cobblestone streets of
bustling San Pedro outward to the northern and southern ends
of the island, there is a wide assortment of accommodations,
restaurants, bars, shops and tour operators to suit all budgets.
Caye Caulker
ISLANDS AND MARINE
The walkable island of Caye Caulker exudes a casual, relaxed

vibe. Once known for producing traditional wooden sailboats,
residents now embrace the thriving fishing and tourism
industries. Spend your days in swimsuits and barefoot while
you enjoy restaurants, hotels, bars, gift and dive shops that
offer an authentic Belizean island experience.
Gladden Spit and Silk Cayes Marine Reserve

During the full-moon phases from March through June of
each year, this is your best chance of encountering the elusive
and docile whale shark. Snapper, grouper and other varieties
of fish congregate in the reserve to spawn each year. The
huge whale sharks are filter feeders, and search out the area
to feed on the eggs. The yearly spawning of the fish, and the
migration of the whale sharks is biologically crucial for all
the species, and very exciting for us humans to witness. The
marine reserve was established in 2001.
Sapodilla Cayes Marine Reserve

With 14 sand and mangrove cayes along the southernmost tip of
the Belize Barrier Reef, nearly 40 miles due east of Punta Gor-
da, shallow water reefs that occur as a fringe around the cayes
characterize the Sapodilla Cayes Marine Reserve. The waters
around the cayes support a wide variety of fish, including manta
rays, dolphins and sea turtles, and snorkeling or kayaking is a
great way to explore. Picturesque secluded, shaded beaches are

perfect for camping and picnicking. Because of the distance
ISLANDS AND MARINE

from Punta Gorda, it is recommended you make arrangements
to spend the night.
South Water Caye Marine Reserve

Explore Belize’s largest marine protected area located
only 10 miles off the coast of southern Belize. The reserve
encompasses over a dozen major cayes and many smaller
islets, including Man-O-War Caye, a sanctuary for
magnificent frigate birds and the brown booby. Snorkel off
the beach on the islands atop the reef, dive off the “drop off ”
or snorkel among lush coral patch reefs.
Other Islands
Hundreds of islands of various sizes and shapes dot the coast-
line along the entire length of the Belize Barrier Reef. Man-
grove-entwined islands sit beside white coral sand beaches.
Some offer the opportunity to access natural attractions,
such as bird sanctuaries, while others are near whale shark
spawning sites.
Feel history reach thousands of years
into the future and tickle the hairs on
the back of your neck.

MAYA TEMPLES AND ARCHAEOLOGY
Belize is believed to have been at the heart of the Maya civilization
that dominated Central America from 250-900 A.D. Supporting

this theory is the fact that Belize possesses 1,400 recorded Maya sites,
the greatest concentration in the entire region. Physical evidence of
this incredibly advanced civilization includes ceremonial temples,
stately structures and fine artwork made of jade, stone and clay.
Most sites are still hidden within the lush growth of the rain forest.
But many spectacular sites that have been excavated are readily
accessible, and local guides are available to explain the architectural
detail and cultural significance, which will greatly enhance your
experience. The Maya were highly evolved mathematicians, and
sites are imbued with fascinating symbolic meaning. Archaeologists
and students from around the globe come to Belize to advance their
own learning. Maya antiquities are also on display at various visitor
centers countrywide, and at the Museum of Belize in Belize City
that includes the largest carved jade Maya object ever discovered.
Cerros: Maya Hill

For those visitors who love to go off the beaten path, visit this
unique Maya site while enjoying the peace and tranquility of
the Corozal District. Located on a small peninsula jutting into
Corozal Bay, Cerros is the only Maya site located on the coastline.
This established it as an important link in coastal trade along the
Caribbean. This historically important site witnessed the early
“rise of Maya Kinship” and rose to prominence during the late
Pre-Classic period 300 B.C.

Altun Ha: Water of the Rock

Despite its small size, Altun Ha was a major ceremonial center
during the Classic Period. Located just 31 miles from Belize
City on the old Northern Highway, Altun Ha was an important
trading center strategically located about six miles from the
coast. An unusual characteristic of this site is that no stelae
were found. However, during excavation many valuables were
uncovered here, including the largest Maya carved jade object
ever discovered, the famous Jade Head, in 1968.
Lamanai: Submerged Crocodile

Lamanai lies along the banks of the beautiful New River
Lagoon in the Orange Walk District and is known for having
the longest history of continuous habitation in the Maya
region. A major attraction of this site is the well-preserved
stela of a Maya ruler emerging from a crocodile headdress.
Lamanai features monumental architecture of temples and
palaces dating from the Classic and Pre-Classic periods and

is one of Belize’s largest and most beautiful ceremonial sites.
Cahal Pech: Place of Ticks

Located in northwestern Cayo District overlooking San
Ignacio Town and the Macal River, the site was first settled
around 1200-1000 BC. Cahal Pech sits in a lush jungle setting
only a short 10-minute walk from the town’s center, giving
urban visitors easy access to an archaeological site where
the remnants of a royal palace are particularly interesting to
explore.
Caracol: The Snail
Located in the Chiquibul National Park in southwestern Cayo

District, Caracol was once home to 150,000 people, the largest
Maya center in Belize and has a dominant place in Maya
history. Ancient Caracol was larger in population and area
than present-day Belize City. The largest temple at Caracol is
“Caana” or “Sky Place.” This massive pyramid rises over 140
feet above the jungle floor and is the tallest manmade structure
in Belize. These temples are about 46 miles into the Mountain
Pine Ridge Forest Reserve, but definitely worth the drive.
Xunantunich: Maiden of the Rock

Located in the Cayo District near the Guatemalan border, the
journey to Xunantunich includes passage across the scenic
Mopan River via hand-cranked ferry. Climb “El Castillo,”
displaying a spectacular 130-foot temple and the tallest
structure on-site, providing breathtaking views of the towns
of San Ignacio, Benque Viejo Del Carmen and the Guatemalan
countryside. Displays at the visitor center demonstrate the
importance of this site as a ceremonial center in the Classic
Period. Xunantunich grew to a population of nearly 10,000
inhabitants during the so-called collapse of the Maya from
600-1000 A.D.

Lubaantun: Place of Fallen Stones
Lubaantun is located a mile from San Pedro Columbia Village
in the Toledo District. This unique site is constructed of cut
stones laid and fitted without mortar. Lubaantun was a major
center of religious, ceremonial, political and commercial
activities during the eight and ninth centuries (730 A.D. - 860
A.D.). The famous Crystal Skull, carved from a single crystal
of quartz, was found here in 1926.
Nim Li Punit: Big Hat

Nim Li Punit was occupied during the late classic period 700-
900 A.D., and is located near the village of Indian Creek, in
the Toledo District. The site is famous for its stelae, where
more than 25 have been found. Nim Li Punit got its name
from the longest stela in Belize (30 feet) and one of the tallest
in the Maya world. The large stela carving depicts a figure
wearing a large headdress.
There are other worlds waiting
to be discovered.

REEF AND BEACHES
Live your dreams out in 3D where the water meets the beach.
REEF AND BEACHES
Belize is blessed with rich diversity in its marine habitats,

resulting in UNESCO awarding World Heritage Status to the
Belize Barrier Reef. The marine attractions are as varied as the
natural formations that make up this 185-mile coastal wonder.
Explore the barrier reef, atolls and more than 400 islands, white
sand beaches, fringing and patch reefs, more than 100 species
of coral, hundreds of species of fish and an abundant variety of
marine life. To ensure the survival of these delicate ecosystems,
miles of the Belize Barrier Reef have been designated as marine
reserves.
With the protection of the reef the entire length of Belize, the
waters just off the coastline are a sanctuary for watersports
enthusiasts. Whether you’re an expert, or there’s an activity
you’ve always wanted to try but haven’t, Belize has the outfitters
and instructors to get you set up. Choose from a variety of
exciting activities, any one of which will make a great story once
you return to the real world.
SCUBA Diving
Become a voyager to a fascinating realm where the pace of life
is dictated by the tides. With underwater visibility routinely
extending to 200 feet, divers of all ages and abilities find their
way to Belize. In fact, the diving is so extraordinary in Belize,
we have visitors who return year after year and do nothing
else. Divers are eager to explore the spur and groove coral
formations and sheer walls along the length of the reef. Get
certified before your visit, or take introductory courses with

qualified dive instructors in any of Belize’s coastal or island
REEF AND BEACHES

locations. Popular dive sites include the atolls, the world-
famous Blue Hole, Hol Chan Marine Reserve, South Water
Caye Marine Reserve and seasonal whale shark encounters at
Gladden Spit.
Snorkeling
Floating atop the warm, clear, turquoise waters with a mask
and snorkel, provides an exciting glimpse into Belize’s
underwater glories and is a “must see” even for the first-time
snorkeler. Knowledgeable local guides will help you explore
the kaleidoscope of color found in hard and soft corals, vibrant
sponges and more than 500 species of fish. Swim with the
gentle rays and docile nurse sharks in waist-deep water or
enjoy the view from 20 feet above the water’s surface. Shark
Ray Alley is among the most popular snorkeling sites in Belize.
Swimming
Inside the reef along the welcoming beaches, young and old can
play together all day. Perfect for families with small children,
or for the young at heart, Belize’s gradual sandy beaches and
gentle surf make swimming
easy and fun. You may even
find some exotic shells among
the sand.
Fishing
No matter what your level of
expertise or interest, Belize
has world-class fishing from
Bacalar Chico in the north to
Punta Icacos Lagoon in the
south. The reef, flats and grass
beds around mangrove islands
and coastal lagoons throughout
the country provide the year-
round opportunity for fly-
fishing’s “Grand Slam” – permit, bonefish and tarpon in a
single day. Belize – especially the northern Savannah flats – is
the only place outside of South Florida that enables anglers
to sight-cast for tarpon. The many river mouths are home to
snook, tarpon and jacks. Near the Barrier Reef, spend a day or
hour fishing for grouper, barracuda or snapper. And for the
adventurous, go offshore for big game fish, including marlin,
wahoo, bonito and kingfish. To protect our delicate ecosystem,
Belize practices “catch and release” sport fishing.
Kayaking
REEF AND BEACHES
Greet the sun with a short early morning kayak or choose a

week–long kayak adventure between islands. Gliding along the
surface of the water quietly and efficiently is one of the best ways
to encounter wildlife. Inside the shallow reef, be on the lookout
for fish, rays and dolphin or explore the intricate mangrove
ecosystem for resident and migratory birds in the branches and
the delicate seahorse in the root systems.
Paddle Boarding
It’s a sport that’s surging in popularity. A great workout and a
great way to get around the beaches quickly, you definitely have
to try paddle boarding while exploring Belize. The pros make it
look easy, and it takes some practice to get your balance right,
but it is just as fun learning in our warm coastal waters as it is
to master.
Sailing
Sailing inside the protected length of Belize’s Barrier Reef allows
visitors to explore the islands and snorkel among the patch
reefs. Imagine cruising along with just the noise of the wind in
the sails and the waves against the bow. Once the rhythms and
adventure of sailing get in your blood, you’re hooked for life.
Whether on a private vessel making port, or looking for a bare
boat charter, Belize has dependable facilities and numerous
professional operators ready to meet your cruising needs.

REEF AND BEACHES
Beaches
Few things can make you be as connected to the earth as the
luxurious feeling of your feet in the hot sand. And all along
so many beach and island communities you can walk, run or
bike the length of the beach without interruption. Go for a
sunrise jog, rent a fat-tired bike, or go exploring up and down
the beach with your camera.
It’s the best way to get to know
your new home away from
home.
Wind Sports
The constant trade winds and
wide expanse of calm waters
inside the barrier reef and
along the coast make it an ideal
playground for sports such as
wind surfing and kite surfing/
boarding. Whether you’re an
expert or just learning, it’s an
amazing way to be one with
the wind and fly across the
water.
Parasailing
Floating serenely above the
reef and beaches offers a
bird’s-eye-view of paradise.
Parasailing requires nothing
more athletic than the thirst
for adventure. You may want to remember your camera for
some unprecedented perspectives of Belize.
An otherworldly landscape where
time isn’t measured in seconds,
but heartbeats.

CAVES AND THE UNDERWORLD
Imagine the wild geometry of the porous rock, the sounds, the
smells, the cave’s cool breath on your warm skin. When you step
away from the familiar, your senses reach out like antennae.
Much of the geological structure of Belize is porous karst
limestone, which is ideal for the formation of underground caves
and rivers. Although many mythic caves have been known for
years, everyday spelunkers are still discovering new ones. Expert
cave divers sponsored by the National Geographic Society have
found Central America’s longest cave system on the Chiquibul
River in the Maya Mountains. Here too, there is evidence the
Maya used these underground worlds for religious ceremonies.
Rio Frio Cave

Rio Frio Cave is located in the Mountain Pine Ridge Forest
Reserve and reveals an impressive 65-foot arch at its opening.
Just about a half a mile in length, this is a great choice for
the first-time caver. From the cave’s opening, visitors have a
striking view of the entire cave and stream running through it.
Barton Creek Cave

Hidden in the small Mennonite community of Barton Creek,
along the Chiquibul Road in the Cayo District, are the cool,
dark caverns of Barton Creek Cave. This cave was used by the
ancient Maya for rituals such as human sacrifices, bloodletting
and fertility rites.
Che Chem Ha Cave

Che Chem Ha Cave is located 16 miles from San Ignacio
and offers an extraordinary experience. The cave entrance is
decorated with Maya motifs and is guarded to prevent looting
of hundreds of fully intact ancient Maya pots. Beginning with
a 45-minute uphill hike through farmland and beautiful forest,
guests are escorted to the cave by an experienced guide.
Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave
Deep within the forests lies a wonder of both ancient and
natural Belize. Following a 45-minute drive from San Ignacio
and a 45-minute hike through the beautiful Tapir Mountain
Nature Reserve with numerous jungle stream crossings,
visitors find a crystal-clear stream flowing from the cave
opening. Take a short swim into the cave and a guided hike
through the passage to one of the most impressive Maya
sites in Belize. Also known locally as “Xibalba,” you’ll find
evidence of ceramics, stoneware and skeletons. One artifact
named the “Monkey Pot” is one of just four found in Central
America. One skeleton, known as “The Crystal Maiden,” is the
calcified bones of a teenage girl, giving the skeleton a sparkling
appearance.

St. Herman’s Cave

One of the most accessible caves in the country, St. Herman’s
lies among the dense tropical forest on the Hummingbird
Highway, just 12 miles southeast of the capital city of Belmopan.
As part of the Blue Hole National Park, established in 1986, this
cave holds important cultural and archaeological significance
evidenced by its use by the Maya during the Classic Period.
Tiger Cave
Also referred to as the San Miguel Cave, given its proximity
to the Maya village of San Miguel in the Toledo District, the
nature hike to this cave

offers an opportunity to
learn about the diversity
of the Toledo rain forest
and a firsthand view of
Maya farming practices.
Hokeb Ha Cave
On a shady hillside near the village of Blue Creek is Hokeb
Ha Cave. According to archaeologists, the discovery of several
ceramic and ceremonial altars reveal that the Maya used this
cave in the Late Classic Period.
Caves Branch
Flowing west of the Sibun River, Caves Branch River carves into
limestone walls deposited by ancient reefs to form a massive
cave system. The river dips in and out of these caves, allowing
guests to float through the filtered light of the jungle foliage.
Fertility gods, 1,000-year-old pottery shards and embedded
human footprints can be seen along the way.
CULTURE AND PEOPLE

CULTURE AND PEOPLE
The true measure of a vacation is

not how long it lasts, but how long
you’re under its spell.
CULTURE AND PEOPLE
Memories are crystallized from the unparalleled connections you

make with people and places. And the Belizean people and the
experiences we offer our guests will be among the most cherished
of your life. Diverse cuisine and colorful personalities with an
array of traditions and customs represent more than 8 diverse
cultures. Comprised mostly of Maya, Creole, Mestizo, Garifuna,
East Indian, Mennonite, Arabs and Chinese, this harmonious
mixture results in one of the most peaceful countries in the
region.
Maya
The Maya are the first known inhabitants of Belize, governing
an amazingly advanced civilization more than 2,000 years ago.
The Maya, who have preserved many traditional customs and
spiritual practices, comprise 10% of Belize’s population. An
incredibly unique feature of the Maya Home Stay Network
enables guests to stay with Maya families. The Maya welcome
guests to participate in daily activities, such as clay pot making,
tortilla preparation, farming, roof thatching, identifying
traditional medicine and playing marimba music. Belize is
home to the largest population of Maya per capita.

Creole
CULTURE AND PEOPLE

The descendants of African
slaves and European settlers
of the Colonial era, the Creole
constitute a third of Belize’s
population. From this culture
has come one of the country’s
dominant languages known as
Kriol, the national dish of rice
and beans, and Boom and Chime
music resonating from a blend
of drums, accordion, banjo,
harmonica and animal jawbones.
Mestizo
The Mestizo of Belize are a
subtle reminder of Belize’s
Spanish roots. Descendants
of Maya and Spanish set-
tlers, who immigrated to Be-
lize during the Caste Wars of
the Yucatan, the Mestizo live
predominately in northern
and western Belize. Rich fla-
vorful soups such as Relleno,
Chimole and Escabeche and
widespread colorful festivals
contribute to the Belizean
identity.
Garifuna
November 19 commemorates the
arrival in 1823 of the Garifuna,
descendants of Carib, Arawak
and West African people and
their contribution to the Belizean
landscape. The rich culture of the
Garifuna includes the hypnotic
drumbeat of popular Punta
music and long-standing healing
traditions. In 2001, UNESCO
proclaimed the Garifuna
language, music and dance to be
among the masterpieces of the
Oral and Intangible Heritage of
Humanity.
East Indian
CULTURE AND PEOPLE
Brought to Belize in the early 1800s to work on sugar

plantations in the north and south, the East Indian has
quietly assimilated into the other ethnic groups of Belize.
More recent immigrants from modern India are active in the
merchant and business communities.
Mennonite
Two different Mennonite sects of German ancestry make
their home in Belize. Their distinct communities maintain
long-standing religious practices, customs and lifestyles.
Both groups are prolific farmers. The traditional sect shun the
combustion engine and wear customary clothing; whereas
the more modern sect utilizes state-of-the-art machinery
and farming practices and is an integral part of the Belizean
economy.
Arabs
Lebanese, Palestinians and Syrians make up a small but
industrious group in Belize. Arriving in the late 19th century,

these groups remain a close-knit community with a strong
CULTURE AND PEOPLE

presence as merchants in towns and cities throughout the
country.
Chinese
In 1865, about 470 Chinese laborers arrived in Belize to work
on newly established sugar estates in the Corozal and Orange
Walk Districts. This distinct group has quickly integrated
into Belizean society. Hard working and diligent, they have
maintained a strong community throughout Belize and operate
primarily in the restaurant and merchant businesses.
Ethnic Cuisine
As the Caribbean gateway to Central America, Belize is a
treasury of people, tastes, specialities, styles and traditions from
cultures all over the world. When all of these incredibly diverse
and delicious influences comingle in the kitchen, your palate is
rewarded with uniquely delectable dishes and beverages. Visit
SavorBelize.com, the exclusive culinary website of Belize for
restaurant recommendations, recipes and ingredients, food
blogs, reviews and more.
INLAND ADVENTURE
So rich in features and

geography there are
discoveries yet to be made.
Every once in a while, you are granted permission to escape from
INLAND ADVENTURE
what you know, and encouraged to introduce yourself to what

might be. In the spirit of those possibilities, the universe created
Belize. The dramatic slopes of the Maya Mountains are framed
by the wondrous beauty of tropical rain forest, famously tangled,
wet and filled with more species of plants and animals than any
other habitat on earth. Seventy-five percent of Belize is covered
with tropical forest, of which 40% is protected and within this
diverse ecosystem are magnificent waterfalls stemming from
cool, clear rivers.
Trails and Hiking

An abundance of national parks, private nature reserves
and botanical gardens offer nature trails for soft or extreme
adventure. Whether taking a day tour or spending several days
camping, you will encounter exotic tropical plants, the song
of brilliantly plumed bird life, glimpses of tropical wildlife,
including howler monkeys in the trees overhead, a crocodile
sunning quietly along the riverbank or the tracks of the elusive
jaguar and tapir.

Archaeology
INLAND ADVENTURE
Belize was once the center of one of the greatest civilizations of
antiquity. Evidence of the ancient Maya lies strewn about the
country. Climb ancient temples for spectacular views of the
surrounding jungle; view larger-than-life stelae and carvings of
gods and rulers; marvel at the beauty and artistry of jade artifacts
in museums and visitor centers; or indulge your dream of being
an archaeologist through study programs or assisting with
professional field research.
Horseback Riding
Cantering across the savannah, crossing a jungle stream or
blazing a trail through the rain forest astride a well-trained horse
offers an exciting perspective of Belize’s terrain.
Bird Watching
Belize is home to more than 500 species of birds. Prominent
examples include Belize’s national bird, the keel-billed toucan,
found in forested areas. The elegant jabiru stork - the largest
flying bird in Central America - has a wingspan of some
INLAND ADVENTURE
eight feet, and nests in the coastal wetlands. And scarlet

macaws, which feed and nest in the Maya Mountains.
River Trips
Belize is blessed with sparkling rivers and lagoons that cre-
ate glistening threads against a tapestry of green. These
clear waters make their way from the mountains through
limestone caves
to the Caribbe-
an Sea. Cool off
with a swim, take
a leisurely canoe
ride upriver, or
float beneath the
towering trees
and through magnificent caves on a cave-tubing adventure.
Caving
Worlds converge in Belize. The land surface is underlined by
the most extensive network of limestone caves and sinkholes
in Central America, with magnificent natural formations
such as stalactites and stalagmites, crystal caverns and
underground waterfalls. Other caves house secrets of Belize’s
Maya heritage, including intact pottery and human skeletal
remains. Don’t forget the flash on your camera.

Ziplining
INLAND ADVENTURE
Belize’s ziplining, rappelling and aerial canopy tours are
first-class, high-adventure trips for adrenaline junkies and
thrill seekers. On the canopy tour, traverse from one tree
platform to another above the forest floor securely fastened
to a steel cable. Enjoy the rush of rappelling through the rain
forest canopy to the forest floor hundreds of feet below.
Camping
Never been there, never done that? Spend the night in the
wild. Discover nocturnal creatures on night hikes. Awaken
to the sounds of the rain forest. Designated campgrounds
are located in many national parks and several offer guided
night tours.
Image courtesy Debra Wilkes Gray
Find a certain satisfaction of spirit

under the infinite possibility of
the sky’s blue dome.

Corozal shares a strong historical connection with our Mexican
COROZAL DISTRICT
neighbors, and is the birthplace and home of the Mestizos.
Today, the district encompasses a diverse population of ethnic
backgrounds that have blended to give the people a distinctively
relaxed outlook on life, making Corozal a tranquil paradise. The
warm and welcoming locals provide a friendly haven away from
the bustle of the tourist track.
Corozal Town
Resting along the shore of the Corozal Bay, this cozy town is
caressed by the tradewinds. With a population of only 9,100,
Corozal is considered to be the most peaceful of all Belizean
municipalities. Calming emerald waters of the Corozal Bay,
charming resorts, shady parks, and the warmth of the people
have lured many visitors and retirees from North America
and Europe into making this district their hometown.
The town’s name is derived from the cohune palms that
dominated the landscape when the first Mestizos arrived.
The local economy is primarily based on the sugar industry
but is also complemented by other agriculture activities and
fishing. Located only 10 miles from the Mexican border,
Corozal Town is the perfect hub to visit archaeological sites,
islands, reefs and all other destinations.
Mural at the Town Hall

Visit the Town Hall on First Street South where you will
find a vibrant and colorful mural depicting the history of
Corozal from the life of the Mayas to present day events. This
mural was masterfully painted by a well-known Corozaleño,
Manuel Villamor Reyes.
Art in the Park

This monthly event is an opportunity for countrywide
artisans to showcase their varied talents in all disciplines.
Visitors enjoy the luxury of meeting, mingling and buying
locally made gifts at bargain prices.
East Indian Museum

Along the main road in the southern end of Corozal Town,
visitors can experience a unique guided cultural tour
showcasing the traditional life and culture of the Belize East
Indians. The only museum of its kind in the region, travel back
in time when wooden washboards were used, homemade
foods were cooked on fire hearths and homemade kerosene
lamps lit up homes.
Santa Rita Maya Site
COROZAL DISTRICT
Located about one mile

from the town square, this
great historical Maya site
commemorates the birth-
place of the Mestizos. Once
atop the main temple, visi-
tors can enjoy a panoramic
view of the town.
Cerro Maya
Cerro Maya was the first
Maya trading center built
along the seaside in 50
B.C. To visit this unique
archaeological site, one may
choose between a guided tour by boat or an adventurous trip
by road. While the boat trip to Cerros takes approximately
15 minutes across the bay, the road tour provides visitors
with the opportunity to travel back in time when crossing the
river by a manual ferry and driving through typical Mestizo
villages. Tours can be arranged at any resort located in the
town.
Shipstern Nature Preserve

Originally a self-sustaining business devoted to the expor-
tation of butterflies, this 22,000-acre reserve protects a wide
array of habitats, from wetlands and lagoons to wet and dry
tropical forests. The dry forest is rare - found only at Ship-
stern in Belize and just four other areas in the Yucatan Penin-
sula. Shipstern is home to all five cat species found in Belize,
the endangered Baird’s Tapir, some 300 species of birds, in-
cluding wood stork nesting sites, and a myriad of other plant
and animal species. The Reserve boasts a one-of-a-kind ob-
servation tower that stands approximately 40 feet above the
forest canopy, which provides visitors an excellent view of the
Corozal Bay, the Forest Canopy and the Shipstern Lagoons.
In addition, visitors can choose to walk the botanical trail,
visit the butterfly garden or enjoy some bird watching. For
the more daring and adventurous, special tours can be ar-
ranged for visits to the lagoon and bird colonies or hiking
through the forest to the unexplored Shipstern Ruin.

Progresso Lagoon
COROZAL DISTRICT
During the peak of the Maya civilization, Progresso Lagoon
served as a busy marine highway for merchants to trade their
goods, as well as a strategic military lookout post. Today,
visitors enjoy the calm waters of the lagoon and equally
tranquil village life.
Sarteneja Village
Sarteneja, a typical Mestizo fishing community, is one of
the gems of northern Belize. This picturesque fishing village
can be reached by boat or by road across two hand-powered
ferries. This small village is home to one of the largest fleets of
indigenous fishing crafts in the country. Sailboats with crews
of 5 to10 men venture south for weeks harvesting fish, conch
and lobsters. Hire a fisherman to take you to the archaeological
site of Cerros to the west, or Rocky Point, part of the Bacalar
Chico National Park, to the east.
Consejo Shores
Seven miles north of Corozal Town sits Consejo Shores, home
to many retirees, who mix easily with the native population.
The seafront parks sloping into shallow, sandy waters are ideal
swimming grounds for families.
When you lose all sense of time, the spirit is set free.

The very idea of a vacation is to transcend the everyday. You can
ORANGE WALK DISTRICT

achieve this highly evolved state of being through an indelible
connection to place in the marvellous Orange Walk District
where the locals greet you with broad smiles. The grand Maya
temples, ubiquitous New River, the northwestern forests and
exotic birds entice you to forget your preoccupations. Here, the
strong Mestizo Maya influence is unmistakable. Old-fashioned
tortilla factories, mission churches and Spanish-style homes are
everywhere. Orange Walk District is home to approximately
16,000 people, primarily descendants of the Mestizo culture
borne of the Spanish-Maya refugees of the Caste Wars. The main
source of income before the 19th century was mahogany logging,
which has now been replaced by sugarcane production.
Banquitas House of Culture

For visitors interested in the history and culture of Orange
Walk, Banquitas House of Culture is a “must see.” At the
museum, you will find paintings and art by local artisans, as
well as a permanent exhibition on the history of Orange Walk
Town.
Blue Creek
Blue Creek is a Mennonite village settled in the early 1950s.
Primarily an agricultural community, the inhabitants are also
well known for furniture manufacturing and construction
services. Perched atop a hill overlooking the community is a
small bed and breakfast facility, offering a chance to experience
the rural lifestyle of Blue Creek. The community is also the
gateway to the Rio Bravo Conservation and Management Area.
New River Lagoon

The Maya temples of Lamanai are best visited by an hour-long
boat trip through the remote jungle swamp and waterways of
the New River and New River Lagoon. The river’s surrounding
wetland is teeming with exotic plants and wildlife, including
crocodiles, turtles, huge tarpon and water birds.
La Milpa Archaeological Reserve

While this site has not been completely excavated,
archaeologists have identified it as the third-largest Maya site
in the country. The La Milpa Archaeological Reserve has 24
plazas and approximately 85 major structures documented
across its expansive and impressive layout. Walking through
this site is a combination of archaeological exploration and
nature hike with occasional evidence of looters’ trenches
burrowed into the base of jungle-covered temples. Visitors to
the site during the months of late April through early July have
a chance to see and participate in live archaeological digs.
Honey Camp Lagoon

Honey Camp is a great day trip from Orange Walk Town.
Hundreds of coconut trees adorn the beaches and embrace the
lagoon’s sweet waters. The Maya used the lagoon for ceremonial
and residential purposes during the civilization’s most volatile
period from 1000 A.D. to 1500 A.D. Archaeologists have
uncovered two settlements: one on islands in the lagoon, and
one along the banks, which was occupied in the late Classic/
early Post-Classic period. A few beach resorts can be found
along the shoreline, serving local fare and cold drinks.
Nohmul Archaeological Site

While many of the Maya sites in Belize have been renovated
to what archaeologists believe they once looked like, some
sites in Belize have been left in their natural state. Nohmul is
an example of what happens to the works of man once nature
takes over. The vegetation-covered mounds lie in the middle
of vast sugarcane fields, and from the top of what is left of
the twin temples, the Blue Creek Escarpment is visible in the

distance to the north. Ask directions to Nohmul in the nearby

village of San Pablo.
Rio Bravo Conservation and Management Area

The 2,600,000-acre Rio Bravo Conservation and Management
Area is the largest private protected area in Belize. The RB-
CMA is home to a rich sample of biodiversity, which includes
392 species of birds, 200 species of trees, 70 species of mam-
mals, 30 species of freshwater fish and 27 species of conserva-
tion concern. The area is owned and managed by Programme
for Belize, which promotes sustainable development of the
area through conservation, scientific research, sustained-yield
timber harvesting, non-timber forest product extraction, car-
bon sequestration, ecotourism and educational activities. The
RBCMA is only a 75-minute drive by road from Orange Walk
Town. Visitors can stay within the protected area at PfB’s La
Milpa Ecolodge and Research Center or its Hill Bank Field
Station.
Lamanai
Lamanai, meaning “submerged crocodile” in the Maya lan-
guage, is home to the second largest Pre-Classic Maya struc-
ture and possibly the most interesting archeological site in Be-
lize. The Lamanai temple complex sits atop the western bluff
of the New River Lagoon and is surrounded by pristine rain
forest teeming with black howler monkeys. Lamanai was oc-
cupied continuously for more than 3,000 years and its remote-
ness contributed to its continuous occupation, well beyond
most other Maya sites. Set in tropical forest and providing
spectacular views from several of its large temples, Lamanai
provides a unique experience into the culture of the Maya
and the biological diversity of the tropical forest. A scenic and
thrilling 26-mile boat ride up the New River is the easiest way
to get to Lamanai.
Every intriguing discovery
contributes to a greater
mosaic of one’s own
growth.

Life is an accumulation. You are a library of your experiences
BELIZE DISTRICT
and a diverse array of unique discoveries awaits you in the
Belize District. Belize City is home to the country’s commercial
center and the largest concentration of Belizeans. A bustling port
city, with the only hand-cranked bridge in Central America,
Belize City features the country’s largest hotels and conference
facilities, professional services, a cruise-passenger terminal,
as well as restaurants, bars, nightlife and numerous historical
sites. Inland waterways, once busy thoroughfare for colonial
mahogany cutters, cross much of the District, creating habitats
for an abundance of wildlife. Offshore islands offer idyllic day
tours for snorkeling, diving and relaxing.
Baron Bliss Lighthouse

Baron Henry Edward Ernest Victor Bliss, a paraplegic sailor,
visited Belize in 1926 and fell in love with Belize’s clear blue
waters, appealing climate and kind people. Two months
after his arrival to Belize, Baron Bliss died, leaving Belize a
$2 million legacy. The distinctive lighthouse monument was
erected at the Fort George Point in his honor.
House of Culture
In 1814, the official residence of the British Governor of Belize
was a symbol of British colonial rule. In 1996, “Government
House” was renamed the “House of Culture” and an extensive
renovation project was undertaken to retain the architectural
integrity of the home. Today, the House of Culture hosts
cultural exhibits, events and musical performances.
St. John’s Cathedral

St. John’s Cathedral is the oldest Anglican Church in Central
America. Built in 1812, it was constructed from red bricks
originally used as English ship ballast. The cathedral has a
vivid history and was the site of coronations of three kings of
the Mosquito Shore.
The Museum of Belize

Built in 1857 as “Her Maj-
esty’s Prison,” the two-
story brick building has
been restored, renamed
and repurposed as the
Museum of Belize. This
fascinating museum hosts
a permanent exhibition of
Maya artifacts from archaeological sites throughout Belize,
BELIZE DISTRICT
as well as cultural and historical items, including the largest

carved jade object in the region.
Community Baboon Sanctuary

The Community Baboon Sanctuary, located 20 miles north-
west of Belize City, is one of Belize’s most successful eco-
tourism stories. Founded
in 1985 to protect a small
population of black howler
monkeys inhabiting the
area, the project now incor-
porates sustainable tourism
practices and environmen-
tal education programs
within conservation efforts.
Crooked Tree Wildlife

Sanctuary
Crooked Tree Wildlife
Sanctuary, 35 miles north
of Belize City, is a premiere birdwatching location. The
intricate network of lagoons, swamps, savanna and waterways
is a sanctuary for both resident water birds and migrants.
The jabiru stork, the largest bird in Central America, can be
found at the top of isolated trees or feeding in the lagoons.
Along with iguanas, crocodiles, turtles, howler monkeys

and other tropical wildlife, Crooked Tree Village is home to a
BELIZE DISTRICT
small traditional Creole community and the popular Cashew
Festival.
The Belize Zoo

One way to see Belize’s native animals in their natural
surroundings is at the Belize Zoo. No iron bars here; the
animals live under the forest canopy in natural settings within
large fenced enclosures. The zoo operates an environmental
education program and a refuge and rehabilitation center for
more than 125 species of Belizean wildlife.
Altun Ha: Water of the Rock

Despite its small size, Altun Ha was a major ceremonial center
during the Classic Period. Located just 31 miles from Belize
City on the old Northern Highway, Altun Ha was an important
trading center strategically located about six miles from the
coast. An unusual characteristic of this site is that no stelae
were found. However, during excavation, many valuables
were uncovered here, including the largest Maya carved jade
object ever discovered, the famous Jade Head, in 1968.
The feeling of Cayo is unprecedented. And
yet it speaks with a familiar intimacy.

While new experiences abound, the people of the Cayo District
CAYO DISTRICT
make you feel right at home. As host to the capital city of
Belmopan, you’ll find an astonishing variety of ecotourism
adventures at every turn. With a majestic 880,000 acres of
protected land in the form of nature reserves and national parks,
this district is truly a nature-lover’s dream. The lively towns
of San Ignacio and Santa Elena and the quiet border town of
Benque Viejo del Carmen provide a glimpse into the lives of
the friendly residents. They also serve as a base from which
to explore pine forests, clear rivers, rocky plateaus, ceremonial
caves, towering mountains, ancient Maya temples and cascading
waterfalls, including spectacular Thousand Foot Falls.
Belmopan
In 1961, Hurricane Hattie swept over Belize City, destroying
what was then the capital city. Ten years later, the government
moved its offices and administrative buildings to the safer,
new capital of Belmopan.
Guanacaste National Park

This 50-acre pocket of protected tropical forest is centrally
located just east of the Roaring Creek Bridge at the junction of
the Western and Hummingbird Highways.
Blue Hole National Park

Just 12 miles south of Belmopan along the Hummingbird High-
way, is the Blue Hole National
Park with a sapphire-colored
cenote and popular swimming
hole. A well-maintained trail
system leads through the forest
and into St. Herman’s Cave.
Mountain Pine Ridge
CAYO DISTRICT
Established in 1944, the

Mountain Pine Ridge
reserve is a landscape of
rolling pine forest spread
over smooth, granite
hillsides. One distinctive
feature is Baldy Beacon,
a hilltop that stands out
because its soil will not
support the growth of
trees. Bird watching is a
popular activity within
the reserve; species in-
clude the rufous-capped
warbler, crossbill, pine
siskin, stigeon owl and eastern bluebird. If you visit between
autumn and spring, you may also see the hepatic tanager and
chipping sparrow. Raptors cruise the valleys of the Pine Ridge,
and it’s the most likely place in Belize to see orange-breasted
falcons.
Spanish Lookout
At Spanish Lookout, you can encounter a modern sect of
Belize’s Mennonite population residing in a landscape of
rolling hills. Since arriving in 1958, Mennonite communities
have become an integral part of the Belizean economy in a
variety of ways - poultry and dairy farming, hardware and
equipment supply.

Rio on Pools
CAYO DISTRICT
Just off the main road in the Mountain Pine Ridge Reserve,
before reaching Augustine Village, you’ll find the popular Rio
on Pools. Through the expanse of pine forest the river spills
over large granite ledges and rocks, making small waterfalls
and cool round pools. On the bank of the river is a picnic area
to relax and watch swimmers enjoying the troughs, pools and
natural waterslides made smooth by the rushing water.
Aguacate Lagoon
About 20 minutes from “downtown,” Spanish Lookout is a
quiet retreat near the large and refreshing Aguacate Lagoon.
Amenities include trails for hiking and birdwatching and a
thatched shed for picnicking.
San Ignacio and Santa Elena Towns

Located 67 miles from Belize City are the twin towns of San
Ignacio and Santa Elena. The two towns are connected by
Belize’s only suspension bridge, the one-lane Hawksworth
Bridge, across the Macal River. San Ignacio is the largest
town in the Cayo District and is a base for tourism activities
throughout Cayo and the Guatemalan Maya site of Tikal.
With its relaxing atmosphere and engaging ambiance, San
Ignacio and Santa Elena offer an exciting blend of ecotourism
adventures and eco-resorts.
SISE Center
The SISE Center located in downtown San Ignacio explores
the traditions of the people of the Cayo region, in addition
to offering a venue for the expression of today’s values and
culture.
Belize Botanic Gardens

Hidden in a scenic valley, the 45-
acre botanical gardens are alive with
plants from Belize and around the
world. Here, visitors can explore
environmentally sound alternatives to
agricultural trends, sustainable land-
use options, alternative crops and
organic insect control.
Rainforest Medicinal Trail

On the banks above the Macal River,
the Rainforest Medicinal Trail gives
you a quick introduction to traditional
Maya medicine. The trail takes you on a short, self-guided
CAYO DISTRICT
walk through the rain forest, giving you a chance to study

the symbiotic nature of plant life. Learn about the healing
properties of such indigenous plants as red gumbo-limbo
and man vine, and see some endangered medicinal plants. As
a testament to the natural diversity found in the rain forest,
all of the flora along the trail was found here and nothing
was planted. You can also walk through a traditional Maya
healer’s workplace complete with all the necessary tools for
the traditional Maya Medicines.
Cahal Pech Museum

Cahal Pech is just a 20-minute walk from San Ignacio and
overlooks the town. This was the royal acropolis-palace of an
elite Maya ruling family who lived here during the Classic
Period. Cahal Pech was
settled around 1000
B.C. and abandoned
by 800 A.D. The site
consists of seven pla-
zas and more than 30
structures, including
temples, residential
buildings, ball-courts,
an altar and a sweat-
house, all situated on just two acres. A royal burial chamber

was found in one of the structures. Inside the tomb a ruler
had been laid to rest with the accoutrements necessary for the
afterlife. Included in the find were shell and bone ornaments,
pottery vessels, obsidian blades, and jade objects, the most
impressive being a jade and shell mosaic mask.

Green Iguana Project and Medicinal Trails
CAYO DISTRICT
Visitors to the Green Iguana Project and adjacent Medicinal
Jungle Trail have the opportunity to smell or taste the herbs
that are frequently used by locals as remedies or cures to eve-
ryday illnesses. Informed guides will also provide informative
explanations about their uses. A popular part of the program
is the highly visited and interactive conservation project of
the Green Iguana, where bright green, juvenile iguanas are
cared for until they are ready to be released into the wild.
Added to the exhibit are some of Belize’s native wood turtles
that spend much of their time wading in shallow pools.
Chaa Creek Butterfly Farm & Natural History Museum

At The Lodge at Chaa Creek visitors can observe the fascinat-
ing lifestages of the Blue Morpho butterfly, and visit the Chaa
Creek Natural History Museum which offers interactive dis-
plays, research papers and imagery depicting Cayo’s rich eco-

system. On the property, Chaa Creek’s Maya farm provides
the Lodge with much of the fresh fruits and vegetables for its
kitchen.
El Pilar
Located about 12 miles northwest of San Ignacio, El Pilar is
an ancient Maya city center located on the Belize-Guatemala
border. The largest known Maya site in the Belize River area,
El Pilar features more 25 plazas and hundreds of other ancient
structures. At its height, El Pilar housed more than 20,000
people. The name “El Pilar” is Spanish for “watering basin,”
reflecting the abundance of water in the area, which is rare for
a Maya city. For conservation purposes, most structures and
monuments are not exposed. A house site called Tzunu’un is
fully exposed, and an on-site forest garden provides a glimpse
into traditional Maya agriculture.
The love affair between Mother Earth
and Father Sky created this utopia
known as the district of Stann Creek.

There are dreamscapes that have flirted with your imagination
STANN CREEK DISTRICT

for years. The district of Stann Creek is one of those places.
Breathtaking vistas of the Maya Mountains and the emerald
citrus plantations of the Stann Creek Valley line the journey
from Belmopan to Dangriga via the Hummingbird Highway.
Dangriga, affectionately known as the “Garifuna Culture
Capital of Belize,” combines with the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife
Sanctuary and the South Water Caye Marine Reserve offshore
to make the Stann Creek District an outstanding location to
sample the reef, rain forest and culture of Belize.
Dangriga Town
The district’s largest town is located 55 miles from Belmopan
and 107 miles from Belize City. With a population of some
11,600 people, the vibrant Garifuna community of Dangriga
offers art, music and exotic dishes, along with the annual
November 19th re-enactment of their early 1800s arrival on
Belize’s shores.
Hopkins Village
For authentic Garifuna culture and wide expanses of gold
sand beaches, visit the village of Hopkins, just 12 miles
from Dangriga. Once a sleepy fishing village, in recent years
Hopkins has become a popular tourist destination with
amenities ranging from budget to luxury. Whether visitors
want to unwind on the beach, eat fresh fish, kayak along the
shore, or take day tours to the reef and rain forest, there is
plenty to keep you busy.
Placencia Peninsula
This 16-mile peninsula of
white sand bordered by calm
lagoons on the west and the
blue Caribbean on the east
hosts the picturesque village of Placencia. Once a scarcely
populated fishing village, Placencia is “Barefoot Perfect” as a

quaint seaside town with a local flair, while the peninsula of-
fers modern resorts, vacation rentals and condominiums. Be
sure not to miss the famous Arts Festival in February, Lob-
sterfest in June and the Fishing Tournament in September.
Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary

The Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary spreads more
than 160 square miles of rugged gullies and steep slopes –
all carpeted by rain forest. Established in 1990 as the world’s
first jaguar reserve, the sanctuary is home to an abundance of
wildlife, including all five species of wildcats – jaguar, puma,
ocelot, margay and jaguarundi. An extensive trail system
leads to hidden waterfalls along a tropical river and past
spectacular “kaway swamps,” where more than 290 species of
birds have been recorded.
Mayflower Bocawina National Park

This unexcavated Maya site is located off the Southern
Highway near Silk Grass Village. In front of the two
ceremonial mounds of Maintzunun and T’au Witz is a large
pit suggesting that these sites were once used for ceremonial
offerings to the Maya gods. Home to an incredible number of
bird species, the hiking trails also lead to a series of refreshing
waterfalls, including the Bocawina Falls.
Red Bank Village

Driving along the Southern Highway, a small sign points
westward to the village of Red Bank. This little-known Maya
village is famous not only for its Maya traditions, but for the
flocks of scarlet macaw that live there. Between January and
March, these magnificent birds fly in to feed on the sweet,
ripe fruit of the annatto and pole wood trees.
Serpon Archaeology Site

Tour the mounds of the Serpon and Regalia Sugar Estates that
thrived between 1863-1890. Walk among the jungle-covered
remnants of an industrial lumber mill, foundry, a railroad,
horse stables, cooperage and blacksmith forge, all evidence of
Belize’s colonial past.

South Water Caye Marine Reserve

Explore Belize’s largest marine protected area, located only 10
miles off the coast of southern Belize. The reserve encompasses
over a dozen major cayes and many smaller islets, including
Man-O-War Caye, a sanctuary for magnificent frigate birds
and the brown booby. Snorkel off the beach on the islands
atop the reef, dive off the “drop off ” or snorkel among lush
coral patch reefs.
Gladden Spit and Silk Cayes Marine Reserve

The full-moon phases from March through June of each year
are your best chance to encounter the elusive and docile whale
shark. Snapper, grouper, and varieties of other fish congregate
in the reserve to spawn each year. The huge whale sharks are
filter feeders and search out the area to feed on the eggs. The
yearly spawning of the fish, and the migration of the whale
sharks is biologically crucial for all the species, and very
exciting for us humans to witness. The marine reserve was
established in 2001.
The path less traveled is paved with
uniquely inspiring experiences that will
resonate for all your days.

Life-changing experiences don’t present themselves at your
TOLEDO DISTRICT
front door. You must go out into the world and invest yourself
in evocative opportunities that enhance your world view.
And the Toledo District is chock full of such opportunities.
Offering a cultural blend of traditional Mopan Maya and
Kek’chi farmers along with a healthy East Indian population,
Toledo is home to agriculture, rain forest habitat with intricate
caves, the famous Cacao Festival, incredible wildlife and some
of the most beautiful offshore islands found in Belize. For an
authentic cultural experience, stay at a traditional Maya home
and partake in their daily activities.
Punta Gorda Town

Situated along the Caribbean Sea across the bay from
Guatemala with the dominant Maya Mountains in the
background, Punta Gorda - locally known as “PG” - is the
smallest and southernmost town in Belize. Visit the famous
street market and shop for exotic local produce, souvenirs, or
arrive just in time to buy the day’s fresh catch from returning
fishermen.
San Antonio Village

Of the 35 Maya villages in Toledo, San Antonio has the largest
community of Mopan Mayas in the region. The residents
of this traditional village welcome tourists and offer home
stays, where visitors can actively participate in everyday
Maya activities, such as cooking and farming.
TOLEDO DISTRICT
Rio Blanco Falls

Established in
1994 as Rio Blan-
co National Park,
this series of cas-
cading waterfalls
falling 15 feet
into a deep pool
is an excellent recreational spot for nature lovers. Managed
by residents of Santa Cruz and Santa Elena Villages, the park
covers 500 acres and is located 30 miles northwest of the town
of Punta Gorda.
Paynes Creek National Park

The best way to explore this wetland habitat is by boat
through the Punta Ycacos Lagoon. The lagoon offers great
sport fishing. And the wetland area is an important manatee
breeding ground and supports an ibis nesting site, a hawksbill
turtle nesting site and a large wading-bird population.
Agua Caliente Wildlife Sanctuary

This sanctuary is a diverse wetland community that includes
lagoons, marshlands and high forest. The lagoons are a feed-
ing area for hundreds of waterfowl including wood storks,
endangered jabiru storks, black-bellied whistling ducks,
sandpipers and others. Encompassing 5,492 acres of land and
surrounded by several Maya villages, it’s a model of commu-
nity ecotourism.
Barranco Village
Barranco is Belize’s southern-
most coastal village. Looking
southeast, the hills of Honduras
are visible. Just southwest of Bar-
ranco is the Sarstoon-Temash
National Park. The pleasant drive
to Barranco from the Southern
Highway passes through several
small Maya villages and provides
excellent birdwatching opportu-
nities. Barranco is a traditional
Garifuna village, with a popula-
tion of about 200 people.

Port Honduras Marine Reserve
TOLEDO DISTRICT
Comprised of a large bay containing more than 100 small
mangrove islands with four major rivers draining into this
bight, the influx of nutrient-laden sediments makes this a
prime feeding ground for marine fish, manatee and dolphin.
Fishermen find the coral shoals, river mouths and channels to
be excellent fishing grounds.
The beautiful life you’ve imagined for
yourself exists in Belize.

What is your passion? What makes your heart sing? What were
SPECIAL INTERESTS
you put on this earth to do? For the special-interest traveler,
Belize offers a great diversity of attractions and activities at a
variety of user levels. Whether traveling alone, with a group or
with family, the options are endless.
Green Travel
Unspoiled Belize practically created sustainable tourism
decades before the rest of the world caught on. Throughout
the country, you’ll find spectacular natural attractions that
remain practically unchanged from our pioneer days. National
parks, reserves and preserves dominate the land and sea and
protect the habitats and ecosystems of an array of plant,
animal and marine species. Belize features one of the only
jaguar preserves in the world, a baboon sanctuary, butterfly
farms and its 185-mile barrier reef has been designated World
Heritage Status by UNESCO.
Wedding/Honeymoon
Every day in Belize feels like a special occasion. However,
there’s no better place for the wedding or honeymoon of a
lifetime. In fact, Brides magazine just named Belize as the
up-and-coming honeymoon destination. With picturesque
backdrops and amazing weather, Belize combines the perfect
elements to create the setting of your dreams. Whether a
ceremony at an ancient Maya temple or barefoot on a private
island, if you can imagine it, there are Belizean hotels and
professional wedding planners to arrange it. And if you want
your honeymoon to be adventurous, or quiet and private,
Belize offers the luxury of a private island or jungle lodge,
to the warmth of a beachfront hotel or rural cottage. Cruise
tourists can also get married in one day while visiting Belize
once they have followed all requirements.
Family and Student Travel

With so many interests and activities to pursue, Belize is
a great place for a safe family vacation regardless of age.
Everyone can’t wait to return. Many hotels and tour operators
offer specially designed packages for family travel and
kids’ discounts. Belize is also host to many well-established
educational programs. Organized study tours, school-based
courses and volunteer service programs are available for all
ages and budget levels. Popular programs include tropical
ecology with both rain forest and marine experiences,
traditional herbal and medicinal practices, archaeology,
anthropology and photography.
Diving and Snorkeling
SPECIAL INTERESTS
Divers flock to the legendary Blue Hole to check that box on their
“must-do” list. Whether you have years of experience, or you’ve
always been curious to explore the incredible world under the
waves, Belize makes it easy. With hundreds of tropical islands and
atolls, and the reef just off the coast and running the length of
the country, diving and snorkeling opportunities are everywhere.
Meet rays and grouper face-to-face. Glide gently over the coral
and see it teeming with exotic sea life. Imagine the excitement
of a chance encounter with an eel or a docile whale shark. The
experience is so magical, surely it won’t be the last time you swim
with the fishes in Belize.
Fishing
Whether fly fishing
or using conventional
tackle, Belize has the
natural structure to at-
tract and maintain a bountiful fishery. Three of the top-10 per-
mit destinations are in Belize, and it’s the only place other than
South Florida that offers classic sight-fishing for tarpon. Flats, la-
goons, islands, atolls, the barrier reef, it all provides unparalleled
opportunities to fish an amazing array of species. Where else
could you have the ability to go after bonefish, tarpon, permit,
snook, jacks, grouper, barracuda, snapper, bonito, sailfish and
marlin all in the same week? Expert guides and lodges are readily
available throughout the country.
Couples/Romance
SPECIAL INTERESTS
The experiences you’ll discover in Belize will stir emotions
dwelling deep inside you. Yet every experience is made better
by sharing it with the one you love. And whether you want
to share adventure or a nap in a hammock on the beach,
Belize has created just the right conditions for couples to lose
themselves in the moment and be with one another. From
dining to amorous hotel recommendations, from spa packages
to excursions, Belize will feel like your own romantic secret.
Reconnecting has never felt so good.
Birding
Blend quietly into the forest, then watch and hear it come alive
with a dazzling variety of birds and birdsong. With so much of
the country dedicated to national parks and protected forest,
a vast multitude of spectacular native and migratory birds
pose willingly for the camera. With more than 500 species
of indigenous birds, the serious birder will certainly want to
seek out the flocks of scarlet macaws, the graceful jabiru stork
with an eight-foot wingspan, and Belize’s national bird—the
colorful keel-billed toucan.
Volunteer and Faith-Based Travel

Belize is not just a vacation paradise. Many individuals and
groups travel to Belize to volunteer special skills or to help
further their mission by assisting with educational programs
or by initiating social development causes. Many local and
international service organizations also provide opportunities
to travel to Belize.
Visit TravelBelize.org for more information about special-

interest travel.
BELIZE DISTRICT
BELIZE CITY & SURROUNDING AREAS
Bachelor Inn Hotel www.bachelor-inn-hotel.com Belize City
Barefoot Caribe Hotel Ladyville Village
Bay View Guest House belize-guesthouse-hotel.com Belize City
Belcove Hotel belcove.webprovide.com Belize City
Belcove Island Lodge belcove.com Belize City
Belize River Lodge www.belizeriverlodge.com Belize City
Best Western Belize Biltmore Plaza Hotel www.belizebiltmore.com Belize City
Bird's Eye View Lodge birdseyeviewbelize.com Belize City
Black Orchid Resort www.blackorchidresort.com Belize City
Blackbird Caye Resort www.blackbirdresort.com Belize City
Blackbird Oceanic Field Station Belize City
Bridget Smith's B&B Gales Point Village
Calypso Beach Retreat www.calypsobeachretreat.com Belize City
Carolyn's House www.cayecaulkerrentals.com Belize District
Chan Chich Lodge www.chanchich.com Belize City
Chateau Caribbean Hotel chateaucaribbean.com Belize City
Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary www.belizeaudubon.org Belize City
Coningsby Inn coningsby_inn.com Belize City
Crooked Tree Lodge crookedtreelodgebelize.com Crooked Tree Village
D' Nest Inn www.dnestinn.com Belize City
Diamond Motel Belize City
Easy Inn www.belize-hotel-easy-inn.com Belize City
El Chiclero Inn Belize District
Embassy Hotel embassyhotelbelize.com Belize District
Estell's Airport Hotel Belize District
Gentle's Cool Spot Belize District
Georgia Peach cayecaulkerrentals.com Belize District
Global Village Hotel globalvillage-bz.com Ladyville Village
Glover's Atoll Island Lodge www.glovers.com.bz Belize City
Golden Tree Hotel Belize City
Gulf Hotel Belize City
Heredia's House Rentals toucantrail.com Belize City
Hill Bank Field Station www.pfbelize.org Belize City
Hotel Las Palmeras Belize City
Hotel Mopan www.hotelmopan.com Belize City
Howler Monkey Resort www.howlermonkeyresort.bz Belize City
Hugh Parkey's Belize Adventure Lodge www.belizeadventurelodge.com Belize City
Huracan Diving www.huracandiving.com Belize City
Indian Creek Lodge & Jungle Camp www.belizelodge.com Belize City
Ionie's Bed & Breakfast Belize District
Isabel's Guest House Belize City
Jan's Place jansplace.net Belize City
Jeremiah's Inn Belize District
La Milpa Ecolodge and Research Center pfbelize.org Belize City
Lamanai Outpost Lodge www.lamanai.com Belize City
Leeside Rooms cayecaulkerrentals.com Belize District
Long Caye Adventure Camp www.slickrock.com Belize City
M & N Hotel Apartments Belize District
Mama Chen Guest House Belize City
Manatee Lodge www.manateelodge.com Gales Point Village
Maruba Resort and Jungle Spa www.maruba-belize.com Maskal Village
Maxhapan Cabins www.gocayecaulker.com Belize District
Miss Ellas Guest House Belize District
Moho Caye Lodge www.belizelodge.com Belize City
Nature Resort Belize City
North Front Street Guest House Belize City
Orchid Garden Eco-Village
trybelize.com Belize District
Princess Hotel & Casino www.princessbelize.com Belize City
Radisson Fort George Hotel www.radissonbelize.com Belize City
www.manateelodge.com Gales Point Village
Maruba Resort and Jungle Spa www.maruba-belize.com Maskal Village
Maxhapan Cabins www.gocayecaulker.com Belize District
Miss Ellas Guest House Belize District
Moho Caye Lodge www.belizelodge.com Belize City
Nature Resort Belize City
North Front Street Guest House Belize City
Orchid Garden Eco-Village trybelize.com Belize District
Princess Hotel & Casino www.princessbelize.com Belize City
Radisson Fort George Hotel www.radissonbelize.com Belize City
Reef House cayecaulkerrentals.com Belize District
Renaissance Towers www.renaissancetowers.bze Belize City
Rhaburn's Rooms Belize District
Royal Palm Caye Resort www.royalpalmisland.com Belize City
Sea Breeze Guest House Belize City
Seabeezzz www.seabeezzz.com Belize District
Seaside Guest House www.seasideguesthouse.org Belize City
Shirley's Guest House shirleysguesthouse.com Belize District
Siesta Inn Belize City
Silver Fox Guest House Belize District
Smokin Balam Belize City
Southkeep Vacation Home www.southkeep.com Belize City
Spanish Creek Rainforest Reserve www.belizeability.com Rancho Dolores Village
St. George's Caye Resort gooddiving.com Belize City
Sunset Guest House Belize City
The Bakadeer Inn www.bakadeerinn.com Belize City
The Caribbean Palms Inn the-caribbean-palms-inn.html Belize City
The Great House Inn greathousebelize.com Belize City
The Red Hut Inn Belize City
Three Sisters Guest House Belize City
Three Star Guest House Belize City
Tillett's Village Lodge Crooked Tree Village
Tropical Education Center belizezoo.org Belize District
Turneffe Flats Lodge www.tflats.com Belize City
Turneffe Island Resort www.turneffelodge.com Belize City
Vega Inn and Gardens vegabelize.com Belize City
Villa Almendra www.cayecaulkerrentals.com Belize District
Villa Boscardi www.villaboscardi.com Belize City
West Lake Park Motel Belize District
Zekes Casa Roja www.cayeaccommodations.com Belize District
BELMOPAN
BELMOPAN
Banana Bank Lodge www.bananabank.com Belmopan City
Belize Jungle Dome belizejungledome.com Belmopan City
Belmopan Bed & Breakfast belmopanbedandbreakfast.com Belmopan City
Belmopan Hotel Belmopan City
Bull Frog Inn bullfroginn.com Belmopan City
Camalote Camp camalote.com Belmopan City
Caves Branch Jungle Lodge www.cavesbranch.com Belmopan City
Cedar Cabins Lodge www.belizecabin.com Belmopan City
Cheers Cabanas www.cheersrestaurant.bz Belmopan City
Eastern Guest House Belmopan City
El Rey Inn Belmopan City
Garden City Hotel Belmopan City
Hibiscus Hotel www.hibiscusbelize.com Belmopan City
Hidden Valley Inn hiddenvalleyinn.com Belmopan City
Kenmar's Bed & Breakfast www.kenmar.bz Belmopan City
Love Kiss Motel Belmopan City
Monkey Bay Wildlife Sanctuary monkeybaybelize.org Belmopan City
Pook's Hill Lodge pookshilllodge.com Belmopan City
Roaring River Golf & Accommodation www.belizegolf.net Belmopan City
96Sunflower
The Inn Belize Travel Guide Belmopan City
Super Palm Resort www.superpalmresort.com Belmopan City
The Leslie's Private Paradise leliesprivateparadise.com Belmopan City
Twin Palms Bed & Breakfast
Hibiscus Hotel www.hibiscusbelize.com Belmopan City
Hidden Valley Inn hiddenvalleyinn.com Belmopan City
Kenmar's Bed & Breakfast www.kenmar.bz Belmopan City
Love Kiss Motel Belmopan City
Monkey Bay Wildlife Sanctuary monkeybaybelize.org Belmopan City
Pook's Hill Lodge pookshilllodge.com Belmopan City
Roaring River Golf & Accommodation www.belizegolf.net Belmopan City
Sunflower Inn Belmopan City
Super Palm Resort www.superpalmresort.com Belmopan City
The Leslie's Private Paradise leliesprivateparadise.com Belmopan City
Twin Palms Bed & Breakfast Belmopan City
Villa San Juan Belmopan City
Westar Truck Stop Belmopan City
Yam Wits Lodge www.yamwits.bz Belmopan City
Yim Saan Hotel Belmopan City
CAYE CAULKER
CAYE CAULKER
Alta Vista Accommodations www.cayecaulkerrentals.com Caye Caulker Village
Amanda's Place cayecaulkercasita.com Caye Caulker Village
Anchorage Resort www.anchorageresort.com Caye Caulker Village
Banana Cabana www.cayecaulkerbelizebeachhouse.com Caye Caulker Village
Barefoot Beach Belize barefootbeachbelize.com Caye Caulker Village
Belize Odyssey Resort www.belizeodyssey.com Caye Caulker Village
Bella's Backpackers Caye Caulker Village
Blue Moon Hotel Caye Caulker Village
Blue Wave Guest House Caye Caulker Village
Canuck Cottage www.canuckcottage.com Caye Caulker Village
Casa Jessita www.casajessita.com Caye Caulker Village
Casa Rosado cayecaulkerrentals.com Caye Caulker Village
Caye Caulker Condos cayecaulkercondos.com Caye Caulker Village
Caye Caulker Plaza Hotel www.cayecaulkerplazahotel.com Caye Caulker Village
Caye Reef Condos www.cayereef.com Caye Caulker Village
Chabo's Apartments Caye Caulker Village
Chila's Cabins Caye Caulker Village
China Town Hotel www.chinatownbelize.com Caye Caulker Village
Chocolate's Guest House Caye Caulker Village
Coconut Grove www.cayecaulkerrentals.com Caye Caulker Village
Colinda Cabanas www.colindacabanas.com Caye Caulker Village
Costa Maya Beach Cabanas tsunamiadventures.com Caye Caulker Village
Daisy's Guest House Caye Caulker Village
De Real Macaw www.derealmacaw.biz Caye Caulker Village
Edith's Guest House Caye Caulker Village
Gumbo Limbo Cabana Caye Caulker Village
Hummingbird Cottage www.cayecaulkeraccommodations.com Caye Caulker Village
Ignacio's Beach Cabins toucantrail.com Caye Caulker Village
Iguana Reef Inn iguanareefinn.com Caye Caulker Village
Indigo Pearl Caye Caulker Village
Island Magic Beach Resort www.islandmagicbelize.com Caye Caulker Village
Jaguar Morning Star Guest House jaguarmorningstar.com Caye Caulker Village
Kokomo Beach kokomobeachsuites.com Caye Caulker Village
Lena's Guest House gocayecaulker.com Caye Caulker Village
Macaw Apartments derealmacaw.biz Caye Caulker Village
Mara's Place www.toucantrail.com/mara_place.html Caye Caulker Village
Marin's Guest House Caye Caulker Village
Marliny's Guest House I Caye Caulker Village
Marliny's Guest House II Caye Caulker Village
Mira Mar Hotel Caye Caulker Village
Morgan's Inn Caye Caulker Village
Oasi Apartment Rentals www.holidaybelize.com Caye Caulker Village
Ocean Pearle Royale Hotel gocayecaulker.com Caye Caulker Village
Pancho's Villas panchosvillasbelize.com Caye Caulker Village
Paradiso Beach House www.paradisobelize.com Caye Caulker Village
Picololo Apartments picololo.googlepages.com www.TravelBelize.org
Caye Caulker Village 97
Popeye's Beach Resort popeyesbeachresort.com Caye Caulker Village
Rainbow Hotel rainbowhotel-cayecaulker.com Caye Caulker Village
Marliny's Guest House II Caye Caulker Village
Mira Mar Hotel Caye Caulker Village
Morgan's Inn Caye Caulker Village
Oasi Apartment Rentals www.holidaybelize.com Caye Caulker Village
Ocean Pearle Royale Hotel gocayecaulker.com Caye Caulker Village
Pancho's Villas panchosvillasbelize.com Caye Caulker Village
Paradiso Beach House www.paradisobelize.com Caye Caulker Village
Picololo Apartments picololo.googlepages.com Caye Caulker Village
Popeye's Beach Resort popeyesbeachresort.com Caye Caulker Village
Rainbow Hotel rainbowhotel-cayecaulker.com Caye Caulker Village
Raul's Rooms Caye Caulker Village
Sailwinds Beach Suites www.staycayecaulker.com Caye Caulker Village
Sandy Lane Guest House & Cabanas Caye Caulker Village
Sapphire House sapphirehousebelize.com Caye Caulker Village
Sea Dreams Hotel www.seadreamsbelize.com Caye Caulker Village
Seaside Cabanas www.seasidecabanas.com Caye Caulker Village
Seaside Villas cayecaulkeraccommodations.com Caye Caulker Village
South Side Dur D Woods Caye Caulker Village
Sunrise Beach/Beachside Cottage www.cayecaulkerrentals.com Caye Caulker Village
The Lazy Iguana Bed & Breakfast www.lazyiguana.net Caye Caulker Village
The Tropics Hotel thetropicshotel.com Caye Caulker Village
Tom's Hotel Caye Caulker Village
Tree Tops Guest House treetopsbelize.com Caye Caulker Village
Trends Beachfront Hotel trendsbze.com Caye Caulker Village
Tropical Oasis Caye Caulker Village
Tropical Paradise Resort www.tropicalparadise_cayecaulker.com Caye Caulker Village
Valarosa www.cayecaulkerrentals.com Caye Caulker Village
Villa Gemma www.cayecaulkerrentals.com Caye Caulker Village
Villa Hermosa cayecaulkerrentals.com Caye Caulker Village
Weezie's Cabin www.cayeaccommodations.com Caye Caulker Village
Yuma's House Belize www.yumashousebelize.com Caye Caulker Village
CAYO, SAN IGNACIO AND
SAN IGNACIO AND THE CAYO DISTRICT
SURROUNDING AREAS
Aguada Hotel www.aguadahotel.com San Ignacio Town
Bella's Cayo San Ignacio Town
Benque Resort & Spa www.benqueresort.com Cayo District
Black Rock Lodge blackrocklodge.com San Ignacio Town
Blancaneaux Lodge www.blancaneaux.com San Ignacio Town
Caesar's Guest House blackrocklodge.com San Ignacio Town
Cahal Pech Village Resort www.cahalpech.com San Ignacio Town
Calico Jack's Village www.calicojacksvillage.com San Ignacio Town
Casa Blanca Guest House www.casablancaguesthouse.com San Ignacio Town
Casa Nan www.casanan.com Santa Elena Town
Central O' tel San Ignacio Town
Chiclero Camp Resort www.chiclerocampresort.com San Ignacio Town
Clarissa Falls Resort www.clarissafalls.com Cayo District
Cohune Palms River Cabanas www.cohunepalms.com Cayo District
Colonial Suites www.colonialsuitesbelize.com Cayo District
Cosmos Camping & Cabanas www.toucantrail.com Cayo District
Crystal Paradise Resort www.crystalparadise.com San Ignacio Town
duPlooy's Jungle Lodge www.duplooys.com San Ignacio Town
Ek' Tun www.ektunbelize.com Cayo District
El Cayo Hotel www.elcayohotel.com San Ignacio Town
Elvira's Guest House Cayo District
Fairweather's Place Cayo District
Five Sisters Lodge www.fivesisterslodge.com Cayo District
Flayva's Guest House www.flayvasbelize.com San Ignacio Town
Flores Villas Benque Viejo Town
Gumbo Limbo Village www.gumbolimboresort.com Cayo District
Hi-Et Guesthouse Cayo District
Hotel El Pilar San Ignacio Town
98Hummingbird
The Belize LodgeTravel
& HostelGuide www.hummingbirdlodge.com Cayo District
Iguana Junction www.iguanajunction.com San Ignacio Town
Inglewood Camping Grounds www.inglewoodcampinggrounds.com San Ignacio Town
Five Sisters Lodge www.fivesisterslodge.com Cayo District
Flayva's Guest House www.flayvasbelize.com San Ignacio Town
Flores Villas Benque Viejo Town
Gumbo Limbo Village www.gumbolimboresort.com Cayo District
Hi-Et Guesthouse Cayo District
Hotel El Pilar San Ignacio Town
Hummingbird Lodge & Hostel www.hummingbirdlodge.com Cayo District
Iguana Junction www.iguanajunction.com San Ignacio Town
Inglewood Camping Grounds www.inglewoodcampinggrounds.com San Ignacio Town
Inn The Bush www.innthebushbelize.com Santa Elena Town
J & R Guest House San Ignacio Town
Ka'ana Boutique Resort www.kaanabelize.com Cayo District
Kantara Ku Cayo District
Kumquat Cottage www.kumquatcottage.com San Ignacio Town
La Casa Del Caballo Blanco www.casacaballoblanco.com Cayo District
Lower Dover Field Station San Ignacio Town
Macal River Camp www.belizecamp.com Cayo District
Macaw Bank Jungle Lodge Cayo District
Mahogany Hall Resort www.mahoganyhallbelize.com Cayo District
Mallorca Hotel Cayo District
Mana-Kai Camping & Cabins mana-kairesort.50webs.com San Ignacio Town
Mango Walk Inn mangowalkinnbz.com Cayo District
Mariposa Jungle Lodge mariposajunglelodge.com Cayo District
Martha's Guest House www.marthasbelize.com Cayo District
Martz Farm Treehouses & Cabanas martzfarm.com Cayo District
Maxim's Palace Cayo District
Maya Hotel Cayo District
Maya Mountain Lodge www.mayamountain.com San Ignacio Town
Maya Vista mayavistabelize.com Cayo District
Midas Resort www.midasbelize.com San Ignacio Town
Moonracer Farm Lodge www.moonracerfarm.com Cayo District
Mopan River Resort www.mopanriverresort.com Benque Viejo Town
Mountain Equestrian Trails www.metbelize.com Cayo District
Mystic River Resort www.mysticriverbelize.com Cayo District
Nabitunich -The Stone Cottages nabitunich.com Cayo District
Parrot Nest Lodge www.parrot-nest.com Cayo District
Pine Ridge Lodge pineridgelodge.com Cayo District
Plaza Hotel San Ignacio Town
Primitas Bed & Breakfast Cayo District
Riverside Resort Lodge Cayo District
Rock of Excellence Homestays Cayo District
Rolson Guest House rolsons.com Cayo District
Rosa's Hotel www.rosashotelbelize.com San Ignacio Town
Ruby's Guest House Cayo District
Rumors Guest House Cayo District
San Ignacio Resort Hotel www.sanignaciobelize.com Cayo District
Sunshine Suites www.sunshinebelize.com Cayo District
Table Rock Jungle Camp tablerockbelize Cayo District
The Lodge at Chaa Creek www.chaacreek.com Cayo District
The Log Cab-Inn logcabinns_belize.com Cayo District
The New Belmoral Hotel San Ignacio Town
The Trek Stop www.thetrekstop.com San Jose, Succotz
Tia Maria Hotel San Ignacio Town
Timber Homes www.timberhomesbelize.com San Ignacio Town
Touch of Class Comfort Inn Santa Elena Town
Tropicool Hotel San Ignacio Town
Venus Hotel venushotelbelize.com Cayo District
Western Guest House San Ignacio Town
Windy Hill Resort www.windyhillresort.com Cayo District
Wingate - Inn Santa Elena Town
Wolf 's Place www.belize24.de Cayo District
COROZAL
COROZAL DISTRICT
Aldy"s Guesthouse Corozal Town
Almond Beach Resort almondbeachbelize.com Corozal Town
Almond Tree Hotel Resort www.almondtreeresort.com Corozal Town
Alta Mira Guest House Corozal Town
Backpackers Paradise www.cabanasbelize.com Corozal Town
Bayside Guesthouse Corozal Town
Cactus VIP Hotel Corozal Town
Casa Blanca Hotel By The Sea www.casablancabelize.com Corozal Town
Cerros Beach Inn www.cerrosbeachresort.com Corozal Town
Chang Chup Palmo Guest House Sarteneja Village
Chez DiDi Corozal Town
City Light Guest House Corozal Town
Copa Banana Guest House www.copabanana.bz Corozal Town
Copper Bank Inn www.copperbankinn.com Corozal Town
Corozal Bay Inn Resort corozalbayinn.com Corozal Town
Fernando's Seaside Guest House www.cybercayecaulker.com Sarteneja Village
Gibson's Guest House Corozal Town
Hok'ol K'in Guest House www.corozal.net Corozal Town
Hotel Maya www.hotelmaya.net Corozal Town
Hotel Paradise Bay Villas www.toucantrail.com Corozal Town
Hotel Posada Mama Corozal Town
Las Palmas Hotel laspalmashotelbelize.com Corozal Town
Las Vegas Gardens - Rooms & Suites www.lvbelize.com Corozal Town
Mark Anthony's Hotel markanthonybelize.com Corozal Town
Maya World Guest House Corozal Town
Miracle Hotel Corozal Town
Mirador Hotel www.mirador.bz Corozal Town
Princess Hotel Corozal Town
Sarteneja Homestay Corozal Town
Serenity Sands Bed & Breakfast serenitysands.com Corozal Town
The Crimson Orchid Inn Corozal Town
The Sea Breeze Guest House www.theseabreezehotel.com Corozal Town
The Smuggler's Den http://smugglersdenbelize.tripod.com Corozal Town
Tony's Inn And Beach Resort tonysinn.com Corozal Town
Villa Macaw Corozal Town
ORANGE
ORANGE WALKWALK DISTRICT
D * Victoria Hotel dvictoriabelize.com Orange Wak District
Akihito Hotel www.akihitohotel.com Orange Walk Town
Blue Creek Hillside B & B Orange Walk Town
C. I. T. Apartments Orange Walk District
Candelie's Sunset Cabanas Orange Walk Town
Come 'n' Dine Motel Orange Walk Town
Gami's Hotel Orange Walk Town
Gonzalez's Guest House Orange Walk District
Honey Camp Beach Club Orange Walk Town
Hotel De La Fuente www.hoteldelafuente.com Orange Walk Town
Krisami's Bayview Lodge Orange Walk Town
La Enramada Cabanas Orange Walk Town
La Rosita Guest House Orange Walk Town
Lamanai Riverside Retreat Orange Walk Town
Lucia's Guest House Orange Walk District
Orchid Palm Inn orchidpalminn.com Orange Walk Town
Rancho
100 The Mirage Inn Travel
Belize Guide Orange Walk Town
St. Christopher's Hotel stchristophershotelbze.com Orange Walk Town
Victor's Inn Orange Walk Town
Krisami's Bayview Lodge Orange Walk Town
La Enramada Cabanas Orange Walk Town
La Rosita Guest House Orange Walk Town
Lamanai Riverside Retreat Orange Walk Town
Lucia's Guest House Orange Walk District
Orchid Palm Inn orchidpalminn.com Orange Walk Town
Rancho Mirage Inn Orange Walk Town
St. Christopher's Hotel stchristophershotelbze.com Orange Walk Town
Victor's Inn Orange Walk Town
TOLEDO
TOLEDO DISTRICT
A Piece of Ground www.apieceofground.com Punta Gorda Town
Aleman's Guest House Toledo District
Back - A - Bush www.back-a-bush.com Toledo District
Beya Suites www.beyasuites.com Toledo District
BFREE Belize Foundation For Research &
Environmental Education www.bfreebz.org Punta Gorda Town
Blue Belize Guest House www.bluebelize.com Punta Gorda Town
Blue Creek Rainforest Lodge ize2belize@aol.com Toledo District
Casa Bonita Apartments Punta Gorda Town
Charlton's Inn charltonsinn.com Punta Gorda Town
Circle C Inn Toledo District
Coral House Inn www.coralhouseinn.net Punta Gorda Town
Cotton Tree Lodge cottontreelodge.com Toledo District
Cuxlin Ha Resort www.cuxlinha.com Toledo District
Frontier Inn Punta Gorda Town
Garbutt's Fishing Lodge garbuttsfishinglodge.com Toledo District
Golden Motel Punta Gorda Town
Grace's Hotel Punta Gorda Town
Hickatee Cottages www.hickatee.com Punta Gorda Town
Machaca Hill Lodge www.machacahilllodge.com Toledo District
Mahung's Inn Guest House Punta Gorda Town
Maya Village Homestay Network Toledo District
Nature's Way Guest House Toledo District
Quichpan Luum Cabana www.worldstogethertravel.com Toledo District
Sea Glass Cottage coralhouseinn.net Toledo District
Sirmoor Hill Farm Bed and Breakfast www.sirmoorhillfarm.com Punta Gorda Town
St. Charles Inn Toledo District
Sun Creek Lodge www.suncreeklodge.com Toledo District
Tate's Guest House Punta Gorda Town
The Inn at Joyful Garden Punta Gorda Town
The Lodge at Big Falls www.thelodgeatbigfalls.com Toledo District
The Sea Front Inn www.seafrontinn.com Punta Gorda Town
Toledo Ecotourism Association (2007) www.ecolodge.com/toledo Punta Gorda Town
Tranquility Lodge www.tranquility-lodge.com Punta Gorda Town
Tropics Inn Toledo District
Upstairs Lounge Inn Punta Gorda Town
SAN PEDRO,
SAN PEDRO, AMBERGRIS
AMERGRIS CAYE CAYE
18 Degrees North San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Adagio Villa justdownsouth.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Agape House www.agapebelize.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Ak ' Bol Yoga Resort www.akbol.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Almond Tree Inn San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Ambergris Lake Villas www.ambergrislakevillas.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
ASunsetBeachResort.Com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Athens Gate www.athensgate.net San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Azul Resort www.azulbelize.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Baja Mar Vacation Home www.blissfullybelize.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Banana Beach Resort www.bananabeach.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Banyan Bay Vacation Club banyanbay.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Belize Island Beach House www.cayemanagement.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Belize Yacht Club www.islandclubresorts.com www.TravelBelize.org 101
Belizean Cove Estates www.belizeancove.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Belizean Reef Suites www.vrbo.com/305068 San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Belizean Shores Resort
Athens Gate www.athensgate.net San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Azul Resort www.azulbelize.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Baja Mar Vacation Home www.blissfullybelize.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Banyan Bay Vacation Club banyanbay.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Belize Island Beach House www.cayemanagement.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Belize Yacht Club www.islandclubresorts.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Belizean Cove Estates www.belizeancove.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Belizean Reef Suites www.vrbo.com/305068 San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Belizean Shores Resort www.belizeanshores.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Bella Vista Guest Homes www.bellavistabelize.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Bermuda Beach Condos www.landingstrescocos.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Bermuda Landing Condominiums San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Blue Dolphin bluedolphinbelize.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Blue Reef Island Resort bluereefresort.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Blue Tang Inn www.bluetanginn.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Brianna's Beach House ambergriscaye.com/bbh San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Capricorn Resort www.capricornresort.net San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Captain Morgan's Caribbean Vacation Beach
Club www.captainmorgans.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Captain Morgan's Retreat www.belizevacation.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Caribbean Villas Hotel www.caribbeanvillashotel.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Caribe Island Resort - Strata Plan 9 www.ambergrisvacationrentals.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Carlstrom House www.cayemanagement.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Casa Blanca Beach Resort belizecasablanca.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Casa Bonita www.cayemanagement.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Casa Buena Vista San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Casa Caracol www.casacaracol.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Casa Celeste www.lacasaceleste.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Casa Coral www.cayemanagement.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Casa Dam San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Casa de Lisa mandmrentalsbelize.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Casa De Stepp San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Casa De Suenos www.cayemanagement.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Casa Escalante www.casaescalante.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Casa Hol Chan jelsagonz@yahoo.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Casa Mayan Breeze www.cayemanagement.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Casa Miradores www.casamiradores.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Casa Pisces San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Casa Rana Belize www.casaranabelize.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Casa Redondo Suite www.m&mrentalsbelize.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Casa Redondo Villa m&mrentalsbelize.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Casa Tortuga Villa casatortuga.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Casa Tulipan www.casatulipan.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Casa Verano casaveranobelize.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Caye Casa www.cayecasa.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Caye Villas www.cayemanagement.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Caye Winds www.cayewinds.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Cayo Espanto www.aprivateisland.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Changes In Latitudes ambergriscaye.com/latitudes San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Chez Caribe chezcaribe.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Coco Beach Resort cocobeachbelize.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Cocotal Inn & Cabanas www.cocotalbelize.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Conch Shell Inn ambergriscaye.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Coral Bay Villas ambergriscaye.com/coralbayvillas San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Coral Beach Hotel San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Coral Pelicano - Vacation Home www.cayemanagement.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Corona Del Mar ambergriscaye.com/coronadelmar San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Costa Maya Reef Resort www.costamayareef.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Costa Maya Reef Resort Time Share San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Debbie's Beach House www.cayemanagement.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Diamond Reef Condominiums diamondreefcondominiums.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
102 TheDeBelize
El Castillo Arena Travel Guide elcastillodearena.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
El Fuerte House www.elfuertebelize.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
El Pescador Lodge & Villas www.elpescador.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Coral Beach Hotel San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Coral Pelicano - Vacation Home www.cayemanagement.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Corona Del Mar ambergriscaye.com/coronadelmar San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Costa Maya Reef Resort www.costamayareef.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Costa Maya Reef Resort Time Share San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Debbie's Beach House www.cayemanagement.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Diamond Reef Condominiums diamondreefcondominiums.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
El Castillo De Arena elcastillodearena.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
El Fuerte House www.elfuertebelize.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
El Pescador Lodge & Villas www.elpescador.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Exotic Caye Beach Resort www.belizeisfun.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Grand Caribe Resort & Residencies www.grandcaribebelize.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Grand Colony Island Villas www.grandcolonyvillas.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Grand Colony Vacation Club www.grandcolonyvillas.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Haggins House www.cayemanagement.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Hicklin House www.cayemanagement.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Hol Chan Reef Resort www.holchanreefresort.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Hotel Del Rio ambergriscaye.com/hoteldelrio San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Iguana House San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
La Perla Del Caribe laperladelcaribe.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Las Dos Sirenas www.cayemanagement.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Las Terrazas Resort www.lasterrazasresort.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Los Encantos Villas www.cayemanagement.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Martha's Hotel San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Mata Chica Resort www.matachica.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Mata Rocks Resort www.matarocks.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Mayan Princess Hotel www.mayanprincesshotel.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Miramar Villas m&mrentalsbelize.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Nirvana San Pedro Rentals San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Oasis del Caribe Condos San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Oceanaire Condo www.cayemanagement.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Palacio Del Caribe www.blissfullybelize.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Palm House www.belizemanagement.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Paradise Villas - Nellie Gomez nelliesproperty.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Pedro's Inn www.pedroshotel.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Pelican Reef Villas www.pelicanreefvillas.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Perla Escondida perlaescondida.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Pirate Villas www.piratevillas.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Playa Blanca Island Villas www.playablanca.biz San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Portofino Resort www.portofinobelize.bz San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Ramon's Village www.ramons.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Reef Village Resort www.reefvillagebelize.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Reef Village Vacation Club www.reefvillagebelize.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Royal Caribbean Resort royalcaribbeanbelize.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Royal Palm Villas mandmrentalbelize.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Ruby's Hotel ambergriscaye.com/rubys San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
San Pedrano Hotel San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
San Pedro Holiday Hotel www.sanpedroholiday.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
San Telmo Unit #1 www.santelmobelize.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
SEAcluded Sands seaducedbybelize.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Seascape Villas seascapebelize.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Seven Seas Resort sevenseasbelize.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Seven Seas Resort Time Share www.sevenseasresort.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Solaria Villas www.absolutebelize.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Spindrift Hotel ambergriscaye.com/spindrift San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Stella De Mare www.cayemanagement.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Sueno Del Mar www.dreambelize.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Sun Breeze Hotel www.sunbreeze.net San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Sunbreeze Suites www.sunbreezesuites.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Tara Del Sol ambergrisvacationrentals.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
The Cloisters ambergriscaye.com/cloisters San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
The Island Cottage www.ambergriscottage.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
The Palms Condominiums www.belizepalms.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
The Phoenix Resort www.thephoenixbelize.com www.TravelBelize.org 103
The Tides Beach Resort www.ambergriscaye.com/tides San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
The Tree House www.cayemanagement.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Sueno Del Mar www.dreambelize.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Sun Breeze Hotel www.sunbreeze.net San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Sunbreeze Suites www.sunbreezesuites.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Tara Del Sol ambergrisvacationrentals.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
The Cloisters ambergriscaye.com/cloisters San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
The Island Cottage www.ambergriscottage.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
The Palms Condominiums www.belizepalms.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
The Phoenix Resort www.thephoenixbelize.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
The Tides Beach Resort www.ambergriscaye.com/tides San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
The Tree House www.cayemanagement.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
The Villas at Banyan Bay www.banyanbay.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Tio Pil's Place San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Tomas Hotel San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Tradewinds Paradise Villas www.tradewindsparadisevillas.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Tranquility Bay Beach Resort www.tranquilitybayresort.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Tranquility Beach Club www.cayemanagement.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
TREC - Tropical Research & Education Center San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Tropical Estate San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Turtleman's House www.turtlemanshouse.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Victoria House www.victoria-house.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
View The Blue ambergrisvacationrentals.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Villa Aurora San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Villa De Plata www.cayemanagement.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Villa Incomunicada www.myprivatevacation.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Villa Palma Real San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Villa Twin Dolfins vrbo.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Villas At Del Rio San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
White Sands Cove Resort www.whitesandscove.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Xaman Ek Resort www.xamanekbelize.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Xanadu Island Resort www.xanaduresort-belize.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Zen Villas www.zenvillabelize.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye

STANN CREEK
Agua Villa House www.mayabeachhotel.com Placencia Village
Ah-Kinchil www.ah-kinchil.com Placencia Village
All Seasons Guest House all seasonsbelize.com Stann Creek District
Ally's Guest House Placencia Village
Angel's Landing Placencia Village
Aqua Oasis Guest House www.belizeparadisefound.com Stann Creek District
Barnacle Bill's Beach Bungalows www.gotobelize.com/barnacle Stann Creek District
Beaches & Dreams Seafront Inn beachesanddreams.com Hopkins Village
Beachfront Suites beachfrontinbelize.com Stann Creek District
Belize Inn Your Dreams Hopkins Village
Belize Tradewinds Cruise Club Placencia Village
Bella Placencia Beach House www.propertyprobelize.com Placencia Village
BJ's Amir Inn Placencia Village
Blue Crab Beach Resort bluecrabbeach.com Stann Creek District
Blue Garden House www.belizecottagerentals.com Placencia Village
Blue Horizon Lodge www.bluehorizonbelize.com Stann Creek District
Blue Lagoon Apartments Placencia Village
Blue Marlin Lodge bluemarlinlodge.com Stann Creek District
Bluefield Lodge Stann Creek District
Bonefish Hotel bluemarlinlodge.com Dangriga Town
Bull's Beach Cabanas Placencia Village
Captain Jaks captainjaksbelize.com Stann Creek District
Captain's House & Crow's Nest Placencia Village
Cardie's Hotel Stann Creek District
Caribbean Homes Limited Villa www.vrbo/286157 Placencia Village
Caribbean Rentals Delights www.vrbo.com/298227 Placencia Village
Carol's Cabanas permitangling.com Stann Creek District
Casa At Last www.casaatlast.com Placencia Village
Casa Beya / Seagrape Escape casabeyabelize.com Placencia Village
Casa Del Sol casadelsolbelize.com Placencia Village
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Casa The Belize Travel Guide
Nettuno Placencia Village
Casa Placencia www.casaplacencia.com Placencia Village
Chabil Mar www.chabilmarvillas.com Stann Creek District
Cardie's Hotel Stann Creek District
Caribbean Homes Limited Villa www.vrbo/286157 Placencia Village
Caribbean Rentals Delights www.vrbo.com/298227 Placencia Village
Carol's Cabanas permitangling.com Stann Creek District
Casa At Last www.casaatlast.com Placencia Village
Casa Beya / Seagrape Escape casabeyabelize.com Placencia Village
Casa Del Sol casadelsolbelize.com Placencia Village
Casa Nettuno Placencia Village
Casa Placencia www.casaplacencia.com Placencia Village
Chabil Mar www.chabilmarvillas.com Stann Creek District
Chaleanor Hotel Stann Creek District
Coco Plum Island Resort www.cocoplumcay.com Stann Creek District
Coconut Cottage coconutcottage.net Stann Creek District
Coconut Row Guest House Stann Creek District
Cocoplum Vacation Rentals Stann Creek District
Colibri House colibrihouseplacencia.com Placencia Village
Compass Rose Guest House compassroseguesthouse.com Dangriga Town
Cordy's Beach Cottage Stann Creek District
Cozy Corner Hotel cozycorner-belize.com Stann Creek District
Dangriga Central Hotel Stann Creek District
Darangilau Guest House Stann Creek District
Deb & Dave's Last Resort www.toadaladventure.com Stann Creek District
Dianni's Guesthouse www.diannisplacencia.com Stann Creek District
Dolphin Motel Stann Creek District
Double H. Guest House hosteltrail/doublehguesthouse Stann Creek District
Dreamsicle House mayabeachhotel.com Placencia Village
Easy Living Apartments www.easylivingplacencia.com Placencia Village
Eloise Travel Lodge Stann Creek District
Evan's Place evansplaceplacencia.com Stann Creek District
Finca Villa www.ctbelize.com Stann Creek District
Flip Flop Palace mayabeachhotel.com Placencia Village
Flomon's Guest House Dangriga Town
French Louie Caye frenchlouiecayebelize.com Stann Creek District
Garden Cabanas www.gardencabanas.com Stann Creek District
Gaviota Coral Reef Stann Creek District
George Cowdrey Guest House Stann Creek District
Glover's Guest House glovers.com.bz Dangriga Town
Green Parrot Beach Houses greenparrot_belize.com Stann Creek District
Hamanasi Adventure & Dive Resort www.hamanasi.com Stann Creek District
Harbour Hideaway www.harbourhideaway.com Placencia Village
Harry's Cozy Cabanas Placencia Village
Hatchet Caye www.hatchetcaye.com Placencia Village
Heaven's Gate Beach Cabanas heavensgate@beachbungalow.com Stann Creek District
Hopkins Bay Resort www.hopkinsbayresort.com Hopkins Village
Hopkins Inn hopkinsinn.com Stann Creek District
Hotel Hello Stann Creek District
Isenei Cabanas www.tobar-construction.com Hopkins Village
Isla Marisol Resort www.islamarisolresort.com Stann Creek District
Island Adventures Campground Stann Creek District
Jaguar Reef Lodge jaguarreef.com Stann Creek District
Jewel of Placencia www.jewelofplacenciabelize.com Placencia Village
Joyce and Frank's Bed & Breakfast belizebandb.com Placencia Village
Julia's Guest House www.juliascabanas.com Stann Creek District
Jungle Huts Lodge Dangriga Town
Jungle Jeanie By The Sea junglebythesea.com Stann Creek District
Kanantik Reef & Jungle Resort www.kanantik.com Stann Creek District
Key Belize www.keybelize.com Stann Creek District
Kingfisher Tarpon Caye Lodge. www.tarponcayelodge.com Stann Creek District
Kismet Inn kismetinn.com Dangriga Town
L & D Cabins diannisplacencia.com Stann Creek District
Lana's on the Reef Stann Creek District
Laru Beya Resort & Villas www.larubeya.com Placencia Village
Las Amigas Cabanas www.lasamigasbelize.com Stann Creek District
Lebeha Cabanas www.TravelBelize.org
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Leslie Cottages ize2belize.com Stann Creek District
Lewis Family Vacation Home vrbo.com / 92935 Stann Creek District
Key Belize www.keybelize.com Stann Creek District
Kingfisher Tarpon Caye Lodge. www.tarponcayelodge.com Stann Creek District
Kismet Inn kismetinn.com Dangriga Town
L & D Cabins diannisplacencia.com Stann Creek District
Lana's on the Reef Stann Creek District
Laru Beya Resort & Villas www.larubeya.com Placencia Village
Las Amigas Cabanas www.lasamigasbelize.com Stann Creek District
Lebeha Cabanas lebeha.com/kopkinscabanas.com Hopkins Village
Leslie Cottages ize2belize.com Stann Creek District
Lewis Family Vacation Home vrbo.com / 92935 Stann Creek District
Los Porticos losporticosvillas.com Stann Creek District
Lost Reef Resort www.lostreefresort.com Placencia Village
Lucille's Travellers Inn Stann Creek District
Luxury Beach House www.vrbo.com229207 Placencia Village
Lydia's Guest House www.placencia.com Stann Creek District
Macaroni View Hotel www.macaroniview.com Stann Creek District
Macovy Blues Guest House Stann Creek District
Manatee Inn manateeinn.com Stann Creek District
Mangro' Place Placencia Village
Maya Beach Hotel www.mayabeachhotel.com Placencia Village
Maya Breeze Inn Stann Creek District
Maya Dream Beach House mayadreambelize.com Placencia Village
Maya Lodge www.mayalodge.com Stann Creek District
Maya Playa Resort Stann Creek District
Maya Sunset Rentals vrbo.com/314068 Placencia Village
Michelo's Flats http://belize.net84.net Placencia Village
Miller's Landing www.milerslanding.net Stann Creek District
Miramar Apartments miramarbelize.com Stann Creek District
Mirasol Villa www.mirasolbelize.com Placencia Village
Mission Bay Retreat Stann Creek District
Monkey River Retreat monkeyriverretreat.com Stann Creek District
Nautical Inn - Gail & Roger Blair www.nauticalinnbelize.com Placencia Village
Nu'uk Che'il Cottages Stann Creek District
Ocean's Edge Beach Houses www.oceansedge-belize.com Placencia Village
Off the Wall Dive Center offthewallbelize.com Stann Creek District
Omar's Guest House Stann Creek District
One World Rentals www.oneworldplacencia.com Placencia Village
Pal's Guest House www.palsbelize.com Dangriga Town
Palmento Grove Hopkins palmentogrovehopkins.com Stann Creek District
Palmetto Place www.wishwilly.net Placencia Village
Paradise Vacation Hotel belize123.com Stann Creek District
Parrot Cove Lodge parrotcovelodge.com Stann Creek District
Pelican Beach Resort pelicanbeachbelize.com Stann Creek District
Pelican's Pouch, South Water Caye Stann Creek District
Peninsula Hotel Stann Creek District
Pepper's Beach Cottage www.peppersbeachbelize.com Placencia Village
Placencia Beach Club Rentals Placencia Vil;lage
Possum Point Biological Station Stann Creek District
Ranguana Caye Cabins www.robertsgrove.com Placencia Village
Ranguana Lodge ranguanabelize.com Stann Creek District
Ransoms Seaside Garden members.tripod.com/cabanabelize Stann Creek District
Reef 's End Lodge reefsendlodge.com Dangriga Town
River House Lodge riverhouselodgebelize.com Stann Creek District
Riverside Hotel Stann Creek District
Robert's Caye Resort www.robertsgrove.com Placencia Village
Royal Belize Vacations www.royalbelize.com Stann Creek District
Ruthie's Cabanas Dangriga Town
Sabal Beach www.lodging.sabalbeach.com Stann Creek District
Sarkiki Reef Resort www.sarkikireef.com Stann Creek District
Sea Spray Hotel www.seasprayhotel.com Stann Creek District
Seagull's Nest Guest House Stann Creek District
Seakunga www.seakunga.com Stann Creek District
Seal Caye Retreat monkeyriverretreat.com Stann Creek District
Seaview Suites lachapellesuites.com Placencia Village
Serenade Guest House Placencia Village
Silver Leaf Villa & Cabana Placencia Village
Singing Sands Inn www.singingsands.com Placencia Village
Sabal Beach www.lodging.sabalbeach.com Stann Creek District
Sarkiki Reef Resort www.sarkikireef.com Stann Creek District
Sea Spray Hotel www.seasprayhotel.com Stann Creek District
Seagull's Nest Guest House Stann Creek District
Seakunga www.seakunga.com Stann Creek District
Seal Caye Retreat monkeyriverretreat.com Stann Creek District
Seaview Suites lachapellesuites.com Placencia Village
Serenade Guest House Placencia Village
Silver Leaf Villa & Cabana Placencia Village
Sittee River Lodge www.sitteeriverlodge.com Stann Creek District
South Waters Resort www.southwatersresort.com Placencia Village
Steppingstones www.steppingstonesbelize.com Stann Creek District
Sunset Belize www.sunsetbelize.com Placencia Village
Sunset Pointe Condominiums www.sunsetpointebelize.com Placencia Village
Tania's Guest House Stann Creek District
Thatch Caye Resort www.thatchcayebelize.com Stann Creek District
The Arches Stann Creek District
The Family Villa vrbo.com 101802 Stann Creek District
The Flamboyant www.flamboyantbelize.com Placencia Village
The Inn at Robert's Grove www.robertsgrove.com Stann Creek District
The Laru Beya Cabins Stann Creek District
The Maine Stay www.traversbelize.com Stann Creek District
The North Beach www.thenorthbeach.com Stann Creek District
The Placencia Hotel & Residencies www.theplacencia.com Placencia Village
The Village Inn thevillageinnbelize.com Placencia Village
The Villas at Cocoplum www.villasatcocoplum.com Placencia Village
The Yellow House www.ctbelize.com Stann Creek District
Three Iguanas Villas Stann Creek District
Tipple Tree Beya www.tippletree.com Dangriga Town
Tobacco Caye Lodge www.tclodgebelize.com Stann Creek District
Tobacco Caye Paradise Cabins Stann Creek District
Toucan Lulu www.toucanlulu.com Stann Creek District
Tradewinds Hotel www.placencia.com Stann Creek District
Tri-Tan Beach Cabanas www.wheretostayandplay.com Placencia Village
Turtle Inn Resort www.coppolaresorts.com Stann Creek District
Tutzil Nah Cottages http://www.mayacenter.com Stann Creek District
Ursella's Guest House Stann Creek District
Val's Backpackers Hostel valsbackpackershostel.com Dangriga Town
Vandley's Beach House Stann Creek District
Villa Ranguana www.ranguana.com Stann Creek District
Wee Wee Caye Marine Lab www.marineecology.com Stann Creek District
Westwind Hotel westwindhotel.com Placencia village
Weyohan Hotel Dangriga Town
Whipray Caye Lodge whipraycayelodge.com Stann Creek District
Whistling Seas Vacation Inn Stann Creek District
White Sands Villa www.whitesandsvilla.com Stann Creek District
Windschief www.windschief.com Stann Creek District
Yellow Bella Placencia Village
Yugadah Inn Stann Creek District
NAME OF OPERATOR WEBSITE LOCATIONS
A Plus Adventure Belize Ladyville
A-1 Tours www.cavetubingforless.com Ladyville
Action Boys Belize City
Adventure Quest Belize Teakettle Village
Ak Bol Yoga Resort
Alternate Adventures Ltd. www.alternateadventures.com Dangriga
Ambergris Divers www.ambergrisdivers.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Amigos Del Mar www.amigosdive.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Anda De Water Tours Caye Caulker Village
Angel Tours Santa Elena Town
Anglers Abroad www.anglersabroad.com Caye Caulker Village
Anwar Tours Snorkel Shop Caye Caulker Village
Aqua Dives Belize Ltd. www.aquadives.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Aqua Scuba Center www.aquascubacenter.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Aquavibes Placencia Village
Astrum Helicopters www.astrumhelicopters.com Belize City
Avadon Divers www.avadondiversbelize.com Placencia Village
Bacab Eco-Park www.bacabecopark.com Burrell Boom Village
Bakabush Adventure Tours Ltd. www.chukkacaribbean.com Belize City
Balaam Eco Adventures oscarcastaneda@aol.com Cayo
Banana Bank Lodge www.bananabank.com Belmopan City
Bannister Island Resort Holdings Ltd. www.bannisterisland.com Belize City
Banyan Bay Dive Shop www.bottomtimedivebelize.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Beaches & Dreams Sea Front Inn www.beachesanddreams.com Hopkins Village
Belize Academy of Diving www.belize-academy-of-diving.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Belize Adventure Hunters belizeadventurehunters@yahoo.com Belize City
Belize Blue Morpho Tours & Services Ladyville
Belize Charters www.belizecharters.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Belize Cruise Adventures www.belizecruiseadventures.com Belize City
Belize Diving Adventures www.belizedivingadventures.net San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Belize Diving Services Ltd. www.belizedivingservices.com Caye Caulker Village
Belize Exclusive www.belizeexclusive.com Ladyville
Belize Expeditions Limited www.bzexpeditions.com Ladyville
Belize Horse & Carriage Tours www.belizecarriagetour.com Belize City
Belize Jungle Dome Adventure www.belizejungledome.com Belmopan City
Belize Local Cruise Tours
Belize Magnificent Mayan Tours www.belizemagnificentmayantours.com San Jose Succotz Village
Belize N Me Jungle & Sea San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Belize Nature Travel Santa Elena Town
Belize Paradise Ltd. www.belize-excursions.com Belize City
Belize Professional Tours www.belizetoursunlimited.com Belize City
Belize Public Relations & Productions www.bprp.bz Belize City
Belize R Us
Belize River Lodge Ltd www.belizeriverlodge.com Belize City
Belize River Tours Ladyville
Belize Sailing Charters www.belize-sailing-charters.com Placencia Village
Belize Sealand Tours Belize City
Belize Soft Adventures www.howlermonkeylodge.bz Bermudian Landing Village
Belize Tour & Destination Services Belize City
Belize Tour Guide Co. Ltd. www.belizeinthesun.com Belize City
Belize X-Stream Tours Belize City
Belizean Pleasure Tours Ltd. www.belizeanpleasuretours.com www.TravelBelize.org
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Belizean Sun Tours www.belizeansun.com San Jose Succotz
Big Fish Dive Centre www.bigfishdivecenter.com Caye Caulker Village
Belize Sailing Charters www.belize-sailing-charters.com Placencia Village
Belize Sealand Tours Belize City
Belize Soft Adventures www.howlermonkeylodge.bz Bermudian Landing Village
Belize Tour & Destination Services Belize City
Belize Tour Guide Co. Ltd. www.belizeinthesun.com Belize City
Belize X-Stream Tours Belize City
Belizean Pleasure Tours Ltd. www.belizeanpleasuretours.com Ladyville
Belizean Sun Tours www.belizeansun.com San Jose Succotz
Big Fish Dive Centre www.bigfishdivecenter.com Caye Caulker Village
Black Durgon Tours www.blackdurgondivers.com Caye Caulker Village
Black Hawk Sailing Caye Caulker Village
Black Rock Expeditions Ltd. www.blackrocklodge.com San Ignacio Town
Blancaneaux Lodge www.blancaneaux.com San Ignacio Town
Blue Creek Rainforest Lodge www.izebelize.com Blue Creek Village
Blue Marlin Resort Co. Limited www.bluemarlinlodge.com Dangriga Town
Blue Tang Inn www.bluetanginn.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Bottom Time Dive Shop San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Bullfrog Adventures Hopkins Village
C & G Tours & Charters www.cgtourscharters.com Dangriga Town
Cahal Pech Village www.cahalpech.com San Ignacio Town
Captain Morgan's Retreat www.belizevacation.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Car'bean
Caribbean Travel & Tours www.ctbelize.com Placencia Village
Carlos Tours & Snorkeling Shop Caye Caulker Village
Casa Azul Resort www.azulbelize.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Cave Tubing R Us www.cavetubingrus.com Hattieville
Cave-Tubing.com www.cave-tubing.com Belize City
Caves Branch Adventure Co. www.cavesbranch.com Belmopan City
Caye Casa
Cayo Adventure Tours www.cayoadventure.com Santa Elena Town
Cayo Espanto www.aprivateisland.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Cayo Real Estate & the Inn At
Xunantunich San Ignacio Town
Chaa Creek Inland Expeditions www.chaacreek.com San Ignacio Town
Challenge Travel & Tours www.belizecavetours.com Corozal Town
CJ Tours/Five Sisters Lodge www.fivesisterslodge.com San Ignacio Town
Clarissa Falls Resort www.clarissafalls.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Coral Divers Ltd. www.coraldiversbelize.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Cotton Tree Lodge www.cottontreelodge.com San Felipe Village
Crossroads Expeditions International
Belize www.ceibelize.com Belmopan City
Cruise Solutions Belize Ltd. www.shorexbelize.com Belize City
Cuxlin Ha Resort www.cuxlinha.com Punta Gorda Town
Darah Travel Ltd. www.belizetravelservices.com Belmopan
David's Adventure Tours San Ignacio Town
De Real Macaw www.derealmacaw.bz Caye Caulker Village
Deep Penetration Adventure Co. Ltd. www.ambergriscayediving.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Destination Belize www.destinationsbelize.com Placencia Village
Destiny Tours San Ignacio Town
Discovery Expeditions Belize Ltd. www.discoverybelize.com Belize City
Duplooy's Limited www.duplooys.com San Ignacio Town
E-Z Boy Tours Caye Caulker Village
Easy Rider Limited San Ignacio Town
Eco-Quest Expeditions www.fcdbelize.org San Jose Succotz Village
Ecologic Divers www.ecologicdivers.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Ecological Tours & Charters www.ecotoursbelize.com Belize City
El Pescador Ltd. www.elpescador.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Empire Adventure Co. Ltd. www.empireadventure.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
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Belize Tours Ltd. Guidewww.experiencebelizetours.com Ladyville
Extreme Adventure Outfitters www.extremeadventurebelize.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
FAB Tours Limited www.fabtoursbelize.com Belize City
Eco-Quest Expeditions www.fcdbelize.org San Jose Succotz Village
Ecologic Divers www.ecologicdivers.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Ecological Tours & Charters www.ecotoursbelize.com Belize City
El Pescador Ltd. www.elpescador.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Empire Adventure Co. Ltd. www.empireadventure.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Experience Belize Tours Ltd. www.experiencebelizetours.com Ladyville
Extreme Adventure Outfitters www.extremeadventurebelize.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
FAB Tours Limited www.fabtoursbelize.com Belize City
Fantaztic Times Belize Belize City
French Angel Expeditions www.frenchangelexp.com Caye Caulker Village
Frenchies Diving www.frenchiesdivingbelize.com Caye Caulker Village
Future Perfect\The Lodge at Big Falls Punta Gorda Town
Garbutt's Marine Investment Co. Ltd. Punta Gorda Town
Geo Tours San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Glover's Atoll Resort www.gloversatoll.com.bz Glovers Atoll
Go Fish Belize www.gofishbelize.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Greenwood Adventure Tours Belize City
Grumpy & Happy Enterprises www.grumpyandhappy.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Hamanasi Adventure & Dive Resort www.hamanasi.com Hopkins Village
Hammerhead Watersports Int. Ltd. Belize City
Hicaco Tours www.hicacotour.com Caye Caulker Village
Hidden Valley Inn www.hiddenvalleyinn.com San Antonio Village
High Tide Adventure San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Hooked on Belize Fishing Charters www.hookedonbelize.com Belize City
Hugh Parkey's Belize Dive Connections www.belizediving.com Spanish Look-out Caye
Hun Chi'ik Tours www.hunchiiktours.com San Jose Succotz Village
Huracan Diving Ltd. www.huracandiving.com Lighthouse Reef Atoll
Inland & Sea Adventures www.inlandandsea.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Island Adventures Ltd. www.islandexpeditions.com Dangriga Town
Island Divers Belize www.islanddiversbelize.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Island Ferry www.islandferry.net San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Island Jungle Tours Ltd. San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Jaguar Adventures Tours www.jaguarbelize.com Spanish Look-out Caye
Jaguar Reef Lodge www.jaguarreef.com Hopkins Village
Joy Tours www.njoybelize.com Placencia Village
Jungle Book Ecological Tours Camalote Village
Jungle Water Adventures www.junglewaterbelize.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Ka'Ana Boutique Resort www.kaanabelize.com San Ignacio Town
Ka'Tun Ahaw Tour Operator www.belizeculturetours.com San Ignacio Town
Kin Winik Jungle Tour www.kinwinniejungletour.com San Ignacio Town
KingFisher's Tarpon Caye Lodge www.tarponcayelodge.com Placencia Village
L J 'S Tours www.ljtoursbelize.com Belize City
Lamanai Eco Tours Carmelita Village
Leaves Tours leavestours.com St. Matthews Village
Leslie Cottages/International Zoolical
Expeditions www.ize2@belize.com South Water Caye
Leslie's Blue Hole Diver San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Machaca Hill Lodge www.machacahill.com Punta Gorda Town
Mario's Tours Caye Caulker Village
Mariposa Tours Ltd. San Antonio Village
Marisol Tours www.islamarisolresort.com Dangriga Town
Martz Farm Treehouses & Cabanas Ltd. www.martzfarm.com Benque Viejo Town
Maruba Resort Jungle Spa/
Belize It Tours www.maruba-belize.com Maskall Village
Maximum Adventure Tours San Ignacio Town
Maya Breeze Inn www.mayabreezeinn.com Placencia Peninsula
Maya Mountain Lodge www.mayamountain.com
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Mayaland Tours Belize www.mayalandbelize.com Ladyville
Mayan Culture Tours www.mayanculturetours.com San Ignacio Town
Martz Farm Treehouses & Cabanas Ltd. www.martzfarm.com Benque Viejo Town
Maruba Resort Jungle Spa/
Belize It Tours www.maruba-belize.com Maskall Village
Maximum Adventure Tours San Ignacio Town
Maya Breeze Inn www.mayabreezeinn.com Placencia Peninsula
Maya Mountain Lodge www.mayamountain.com Santa Elena Town
Mayaland Tours Belize www.mayalandbelize.com Ladyville
Mayan Culture Tours www.mayanculturetours.com San Ignacio Town
Mayan Guide Adventure www.mayaguide.bz Belmopan
Mayan Heart World Adventure Tours www.mayanheartworld.net San Ignacio Town
Mayan Paradise Travel & Tour Ltd. Belize City
Mayawalk Adventures www.mayawalk.com San Ignacio Town
Monkey Bay Wildlife Sanctuary www.monkeybaybelize.org La Democracia Village
Monkey River Eco Tours Monkey River Village
Mopan River Resort Ltd. www.mopanriverresort.com Benque Viejo Town
Mountain Equestrial Trails Ltd. www.metbelize.com Georgeville
Mystic River Resort Cristo Rey Village
Natural Adventure Tours Monkey River Village
NCQ Belize Adventure Tours www.ncqadventuretours.com Ladyville
Nite Wind Tours Placencia Village
Ocean Motion Guide Service www.oceanmotionplacencia.com Placencia Village
Ocean Pro Placencia Village
Off the Wall Dive Center & Resort www.offthewallbelize.com Dangriga Town
Only Belize www.onlybelizeit.com Burrell Boom Village
Pacz Tours www.pacztours.net San Ignacio Town
Paradise Expedition www.birdinginbelize.com Cristo Rey Village
Paradise Vacation Hotel www.belize123.com Placencia Village
Patojo's Scuba Center www.ambergriscaye.com/tides San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Pelican Beach Resort www.pelicanbeachbelize.com Dangriga Town
Pelican Reef Villas Ltd. www.pelicanreefvillas.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Pelican Tours Placencia Village
Phils Tours/Sea Belize www.seabelize.com Belize City
Phoenix Tours www.phoenixtours.bz Belmopan City
Pirates Point Adventure Tours Placencia
Placencia Dive School Placencia Village
Placencia Eagle Ray Tours Placencia Village
Pook's Hill Tours www.pookshilllodge.com Belmopan City
Portofino Belize Ltd. www.portofinobelize.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Radisson Fort George (Tour & Travel
Dept.) www.radisson.com Belize City
Raggamuffin Tours www.raggamuffintours.com Caye Caulker Village
Ramon's Village Resort www.ramons.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Reef Adventures www.reefadventures.net San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Reef Front Travel Limited www.reeffronttravel.com San Pedro
Reef 's End Lodge wwwreefsendlodge.com Tobacco Caye
Roberto's Watersports & Tours San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
S & L Travel
Sarteneja & ToursTours
Adventure Limited www.sltravelbelize.com
www.sartenejatours.com Belize CityVillage
Sarteneja
Saddle Route
Scenic Caye South
BelizeLtd. www.kayakbelize.com Placencia
Belize CityVillage
Sea Front Inn www.seafrontinn.com Punta Gorda Town
Sea Horse Dive Shop www.belizescuba.com Placencia Village
Sea Sports Belize www.seasportsbelize.com Belize City
SEAduced By Belize www.seaducedbybelize.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
SeaKunga Ltd. www.seakunga.com Placencia Village
Searious Adventures www.seariousadventuresbelize.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Seaside Tours & Travel www.seasidecabanas.com Caye Caulker Village
Second Nature Divers www.secondnaturedivers.com Hopkins Village
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TheSands Inn
Belize Travel Guidewww.singingsands.com Placencia Village
Sittee International Trading Co. Sittee River Village
Sittee River Marina Ltd. www.sitteerivermarina.com Sittee RIver Village
Sea Sports Belize www.seasportsbelize.com Belize City
SEAduced By Belize www.seaducedbybelize.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
SeaKunga Ltd. www.seakunga.com Placencia Village
Searious Adventures www.seariousadventuresbelize.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Seaside Tours & Travel www.seasidecabanas.com Caye Caulker Village
Second Nature Divers www.secondnaturedivers.com Hopkins Village
Sittee International Trading Co. Sittee River Village
Sittee River Marina Ltd. www.sitteerivermarina.com Sittee RIver Village
Slick Rock Adventures www.slickrock.com Belize City
Southern Inland Tours www.southerninlandtours.com Placencia Village
Splash Dive Shop www.splashbelize.com Placencia Village
Splash Wave Tours www.splashwavetours.com Belize City
Star Tours www.startoursbelize.com Caye Caulker Village
Stepping Stones Ltd. www.steppingstonesbelize.com Independence Village
Stuart Trent Adventure Tours Belize City
Suya Tours www.suyatoursbz.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Tanisha Eco Tours www.tanishatours.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Thatch Caye Resort www.thatchcayebelize.com Dangriga
The Calypso Train Tours Limited www.calypsotraintours.com Belize City
The Inn @ Robert's Grove www.robertsgrove.com Placencia Village
The Lime Tour Center
The Placencia Hotel & Residences www.theplacencia.com Placencia Peninsula
The True Vine Adventures Santa Elena Town
The Wet Lizard Tours of Belize www.thewetlizard.com Belize City
Tide Tours www.tidetours.org Punta Gorda Town
Tipple Tree Beya www.tippletree.com Hopkins Village
Titoff Realty Ltd. www.titoff.us Belize City
Toadal Adventure Belize www.toadaladventure.com Placencia Village
Toledo Cave & Adventure Tours www.suncreeklodge.com Sun Creek Village
Tour Belize Limited www.tourbelize.bz Belize City
Tourism Auto Transport Ltd. www.vivtours.com Belize City
Tranquility Bay Beach Resort www.tranquilitybayresort.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Trip & Travel Placencia Village
Tropical Excursions & Tours Belize City
Tropical Expeditions www.tropicalexpeditionsbelize.com Belize City
Tsunami Adventures www.tsunamiadventures.com Caye Caulker Village
Tuff 'E' Nuff Tours www.tuffenufftours.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Turneffe Enterprises Ltd d/ba/a
Turneffe Flats www.tflats.com Belize City
Turtle Inn Resort www.turtleinn.com Placencia Village
Tutzil Nah Cottages www.mayacenter.com Maya Center Village
Unique Dive Adventures Ltd. www.uniquediveadventures.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Viaventure www.viaventure.com Benque Viejo Town
Victoria House www.victoria-house.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Villa Incommunicada www.incommunicadatours.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Vital Nature & Mayan Tours www.cavetubing.bz Franks Eddy Village
White Sands Dive Shop www.whitesandsdiveshop.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Windy Hill Resort & Tours Limited www.windyhillresort.com San Ignacio Town
Wolf 's Place www.belize24.de Blackman Eddy Village
Wonders of the Barrier Reef Tours Ltd. www.belizesaguaticwonders.com Belize City
Xanadu Island Resort www.xanaduresort-belize.com San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Xtreme Adventures Caye Cauker Village
Yazzy Tours San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Yute Expeditions Limited www.inlandbelize.com San Ignacio Town
Zanel Adventure Tours www.zaneladventuretours.com Belize City

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Belize TABLE OF CONTENTS

05 General Visitor Information

32 Islands & Marine

Hike thousands of acres of unspoiled forest, including one of the only

The harmonious blend of Maya, Mestizo, Creole, Garifuna, East Indian,

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The Caribbean gateway to the

Go snorkeling or fishing and discover the Western Hemisphere’s larg-

Beyond adventure, I personally encourage you to enjoy the delicious

For additional information about your memorable getaway to Belize

Hon. Manuel Heredia Jr.

4 The Belize Travel Guide

For more information on visas and passports, visit TravelBelize.org

Traveling with Children

Traveling with Pets

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By Sea: Seaports where vessels may clear Customs and Immigration

8 The Belize Travel Guide

For a one-day visit to Belize, many of the major international cruise

GETTING AROUND BELIZE

PUBLIC AND BANK HOLIDAYS

10 The Belize Travel Guide

Chocolate Week: Hosted by Cotton Tree Lodge, this week’s activities

Stay for a day. Remember your experience for a lifetime.

While cruise passengers won’t have much time to fully

Adventure Tours - Full Day

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CRUISE PASSENGER ADVENTURES

Rainy Day Activities - Half Day

Day 1: Arrive and transfer to Dangriga via Maya Island Air or

Once in Dangriga, trans-

Relax and experience the activity of village life and learn to

Day 2 : Depart for an exciting full-day tour at the Cockscomb

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INSIDER RECOMMENDATIONS - 4 DAY ITINERARY

Day 4: Depart for a unique, un-

Continue on to a decadent choco-

Day 1: Arrive in Belize and transfer to your host hotel in ei-

Day 2: Your adventure begins as you explore the ancient Maya

Caracol had a radius of approximately 10 kilometers around

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INSIDER RECOMMENDATIONS - 5 DAY ITINERARY

Arrive in San Pedro and check into your accommodations.

world-renowned Blue Hole, the result of an undersea cave

The Blue Hole is nearly a perfectly circular hole 1,000 feet

Day 6: Depart paradise. Immediately begin planning your

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Day 2: Let the adventure begin and depart to Jaguar Paw,

Discover the fascinating old caves as you lazily float along on

Or, opt to explore the jungle through a ziplining adventure.

Your final traverse leads you to the large tunnel-like entrance

Day 3: Start another adven-

Learn about the history of the

Once you finish exploring, you can enjoy an enticing meal

Arrive and check-in to any

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INSIDER RECOMMENDATIONS - 6 DAY ITINERARY

Whether you choose to snorkel off the beach on the islands,

For a comprehensive list of accommodations, transportation

Day 5: Check out of your accommodations and continue on

shops of San Pedro or stroll along sandy beaches to the center

Golf carts are the preferred mode of transportation

Day 6: You may have already experienced some fun water

The Caye Caulker Marine Reserve adventure will allow you