Natural, archaeological sites and islands in Belize featuring marine coral reefs, Mayan ruins, and nature reserves. The area includes the world's second largest coral reef, Mayan archaeological sites with pyramids and ancient structures, as well as nature reserves housing jaguars, birds, and marine species. Islands and cayes provide beaches, mangroves, and diving areas in the coral reefs. Caves and underground networks offer views of Mayan relics and geological formations. The diverse ecosystems include tropical forests, wetlands, mountains, and marine environments.
Lighthouse Reef, Belize
Marine sinkhole measuring 300 meters in diameter and 124 meters deep in the Caribbean Sea.
Cayo District, Belize
Maya archaeological site containing pyramids and structures dating from the 3rd century BC.
Stann Creek District, Belize
Natural reserve covering 400 square kilometers dedicated to jaguar protection.
Belize District, Belize
29-acre zoological park housing jaguars, tapirs, toucans and other animal species native to Belize.
Cayo District, Belize
Maya archaeological site containing thirteen plazas, temples and the El Castillo pyramid rising 130 feet above the plaza level.
Belize District, Belize
25-mile long island located near the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, with San Pedro as its main population center.
Belize District, Belize
5-mile long coral island split in two by a narrow channel, surrounded by reefs and mangrove forests.
Orange Walk District, Belize
Maya archaeological site with temples and structures dating from 1500 BC. The location includes pyramids, plazas and ball courts along the New River Lagoon.
Belize District, Belize
18-square-kilometer protected marine area with coral reefs and underwater channels. Tropical fish swim among coral formations in shallow waters.
Cayo District, Belize
5-kilometer cave system with chambers containing Mayan ceremonial objects, pottery, and calcified skeletons from the late classic period.
San Ignacio, Belize
Research center dedicated to the study and protection of green iguanas. Activities include egg incubation and breeding programs.
San Ignacio, Belize
Mayan ceremonial center established in 1200 BC comprising thirty-four limestone structures, terraces, and a museum presenting funerary artifacts.
Stann Creek District, Belize
4-hectare island surrounded by coral reefs where tropical fish live, with walking trails and swimming areas.
Belize District, Belize
8-square-kilometer Mayan archaeological site featuring thirteen temples, two main plazas, and tombs containing jade objects.
Belize District, Belize
6000-hectare wetland serving as a habitat for migratory birds, with lagoons, marshes, and a significant population of jabirus.
Cayo District, Belize
Underground network of caves with rivers, stalactites, and stalagmites, suited for tubing and caving exploration.
Lighthouse Reef, Belize
18-hectare island with a colony of frigatebirds and masked boobies, surrounded by corals and tropical fish.
Stann Creek District, Belize
35-kilometer atoll with five islands and an inner lagoon featuring over 800 coral reefs and marine biodiversity.
Toledo District, Belize
Group of fourteen islands in southern Belize with beaches, mangroves, and seagrass beds, habitat for turtles and manatees.
Ambergris Caye, Belize
National park with marine protected area, Mayan ruins, mangroves, and coral reefs. Research center for marine turtle protection.
Cayo District, Belize
Natural forest reserve with waterfalls, rivers, natural pools, and cave systems. Caribbean pine forest on granite relief.
Stann Creek District, Belize
Marine protected area with coral barrier, seagrass, and mangroves. Breeding site for fish and seabirds.
Orange Walk District, Belize
Conservation area with rainforest, swamps, and wetlands. Over 400 bird species and many Mayan archaeological sites.
Ambergris Caye, Belize
Coral reef formation located 10 meters deep off Ambergris Caye. Diving area with tropical fish.
Belize
Mountain range covered in rainforest reaching 1124 meters. Slopes host jaguars, tapirs, and toucans.
Cayo District, Belize
Network of natural caves crossed by an underground river. Visitors can tube on the calm waters.
Belize
Atoll with 150 mangrove islands hosting over 500 fish species and 65 coral species.
Cayo District, Belize
2-square-kilometer national park including St Herman's and Crystal caves. Trails navigate through the forest to a natural pool.
Caye Caulker, Belize
Natural water channel dividing Caye Caulker into two parts, with swimming areas and white sand beaches.
Belize
Second largest coral reef in the world with 65 coral species and 500 fish species.
Stann Creek District, Belize
Small island of 1.6 hectares located on the barrier reef with marine research stations, visitor accommodations, and night diving areas.