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Remarkable Sites of Belize

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.

Great Blue Hole
Great Blue Hole

Lighthouse Reef, Belize

Marine sinkhole measuring 300 meters in diameter and 124 meters deep in the Caribbean Sea.

Caracol
Caracol

Cayo District, Belize

Maya archaeological site containing pyramids and structures dating from the 3rd century BC.

Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary
Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary

Stann Creek District, Belize

Natural reserve covering 400 square kilometers dedicated to jaguar protection.

Belize Zoo
Belize Zoo

Belize District, Belize

29-acre zoological park housing jaguars, tapirs, toucans and other animal species native to Belize.

Xunantunich
Xunantunich

Cayo District, Belize

Maya archaeological site containing thirteen plazas, temples and the El Castillo pyramid rising 130 feet above the plaza level.

Ambergris Caye
Ambergris Caye

Belize District, Belize

25-mile long island located near the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, with San Pedro as its main population center.

Caye Caulker
Caye Caulker

Belize District, Belize

5-mile long coral island split in two by a narrow channel, surrounded by reefs and mangrove forests.

Lamanai
Lamanai

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.

Hol Chan Marine Reserve
Hol Chan Marine Reserve

Belize District, Belize

18-square-kilometer protected marine area with coral reefs and underwater channels. Tropical fish swim among coral formations in shallow waters.

Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave
Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave

Cayo District, Belize

5-kilometer cave system with chambers containing Mayan ceremonial objects, pottery, and calcified skeletons from the late classic period.

Green Iguana Conservation Project
Green Iguana Conservation Project

San Ignacio, Belize

Research center dedicated to the study and protection of green iguanas. Activities include egg incubation and breeding programs.

Cahal Pech
Cahal Pech

San Ignacio, Belize

Mayan ceremonial center established in 1200 BC comprising thirty-four limestone structures, terraces, and a museum presenting funerary artifacts.

Laughing Bird Caye
Laughing Bird Caye

Stann Creek District, Belize

4-hectare island surrounded by coral reefs where tropical fish live, with walking trails and swimming areas.

Altun Ha
Altun Ha

Belize District, Belize

8-square-kilometer Mayan archaeological site featuring thirteen temples, two main plazas, and tombs containing jade objects.

Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary
Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary

Belize District, Belize

6000-hectare wetland serving as a habitat for migratory birds, with lagoons, marshes, and a significant population of jabirus.

Nohoch Che'en
Nohoch Che'en

Cayo District, Belize

Underground network of caves with rivers, stalactites, and stalagmites, suited for tubing and caving exploration.

Half Moon Caye
Half Moon Caye

Lighthouse Reef, Belize

18-hectare island with a colony of frigatebirds and masked boobies, surrounded by corals and tropical fish.

Glover's Reef
Glover's Reef

Stann Creek District, Belize

35-kilometer atoll with five islands and an inner lagoon featuring over 800 coral reefs and marine biodiversity.

Sapodilla Cayes
Sapodilla Cayes

Toledo District, Belize

Group of fourteen islands in southern Belize with beaches, mangroves, and seagrass beds, habitat for turtles and manatees.

Bacalar Chico
Bacalar Chico

Ambergris Caye, Belize

National park with marine protected area, Mayan ruins, mangroves, and coral reefs. Research center for marine turtle protection.

Mountain Pine Ridge
Mountain Pine Ridge

Cayo District, Belize

Natural forest reserve with waterfalls, rivers, natural pools, and cave systems. Caribbean pine forest on granite relief.

South Water Caye
South Water Caye

Stann Creek District, Belize

Marine protected area with coral barrier, seagrass, and mangroves. Breeding site for fish and seabirds.

Rio Bravo
Rio Bravo

Orange Walk District, Belize

Conservation area with rainforest, swamps, and wetlands. Over 400 bird species and many Mayan archaeological sites.

Mexico Rocks
Mexico Rocks

Ambergris Caye, Belize

Coral reef formation located 10 meters deep off Ambergris Caye. Diving area with tropical fish.

Maya Mountains
Maya Mountains

Belize

Mountain range covered in rainforest reaching 1124 meters. Slopes host jaguars, tapirs, and toucans.

Jaguar Paw Cave
Jaguar Paw Cave

Cayo District, Belize

Network of natural caves crossed by an underground river. Visitors can tube on the calm waters.

Turneffe Atoll Marine Reserve
Turneffe Atoll Marine Reserve

Belize

Atoll with 150 mangrove islands hosting over 500 fish species and 65 coral species.

Blue Hole National Park
Blue Hole National Park

Cayo District, Belize

2-square-kilometer national park including St Herman's and Crystal caves. Trails navigate through the forest to a natural pool.

The Split
The Split

Caye Caulker, Belize

Natural water channel dividing Caye Caulker into two parts, with swimming areas and white sand beaches.

Belize Barrier Reef
Belize Barrier Reef

Belize

Second largest coral reef in the world with 65 coral species and 500 fish species.

Tobacco Caye
Tobacco Caye

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.

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