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Belize borders the Caribbean Sea and is home to a huge number of islands, including Ambergris Caye and Caye Caulker. Not surprisingly, there are many wonderful beaches here. Beach destinations offer you easy access to Belize's bountiful marine treasures. Snorkeling and scuba diving around the coral reefs of Glover's Reef Atoll (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) is delightful, as is simply lounging oceanside with a cold drink.
The beaches in Belize have brown or white sand, and border beautiful turquoise waters. Some towns are lively — like Placencia Village with its reggae bars, while others are more relaxed — such as the fishing village of Hopkins. The accommodations in these destinations range from full-service resorts to simple wooden cabanas. Needless to say, the seafood is plentiful and fresh in all of these places.
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Ambergris Caye
Ambergris Caye is Belize’s largest island and the most well known destination in Belize. Located at the northern end of Belize’s waters, a small channel dug by the Maya separates Ambergris Caye from Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. The narrow, 25-mile (40-km) long island is surrounded by the Caribbean’s aquamarine waters and consists of mangroves, lagoons, and the laid back town of San Pedro, which sits upon a low sandy plateau near the southern end of the island.
Beachfront reggae bars, colorful guesthouses, and a spacious expanse of beach attract tourists to Placencia Village. Located at the end of the 16-mile (28-km) Placencia peninsula, it is the most lively destination in the region. It offers restaurants, shopping, nightlife, accommodations, and tour services.
Caye Caulker is a sleepy, 5-mile (8-mile) long island with 1,300 residents. It’s just 21 miles (34 km) northeast of Belize City and is directly south of Ambergris Caye. With no cars or paved roads, the quiet sandy streets on Caye Caulker are only occupied by golf carts, beach cruisers, and pedestrians. Travelers come here to relax and enjoy the slow pace of island life, whether that be swaying in an ocean-front hammock, kayaking around the island’s calm waters and mangroves, or sunbathing at the popular hangout called the Split, a channel that separates the northern and southern half of the island. Like Ambergris Caye, the island sits just one mile west of the Belize Barrier Reef, offering easy access to the area’s best snorkeling and scuba activities.
Hopkins is a small, laid back village on the central Caribbean Coast. It has a long, beautiful strip of beach, a large freshwater lagoon, and a Garífuna population that is dedicated to preserving their traditions.
Located 30 miles (48 km) east of Belize City are an expansive group of mangroves and tropical sandy island atolls where there is nothing more than a handful of private resorts and a very small population of resident fishermen. The waters surrounding the Turneffe Islands are home to the largest coral reef atoll in all of Belize and were set aside as a protected marine reserve in 2012.
Covering nearly 118,000 acres (47,750 ha), the South Water Caye Marine Reserve is the the largest marine reserve in Belize. It is also one of the most accessible from the mainland, with the western edge located just 10 miles (16 km) from the mainland. With lagoons, palm fringed islands, and mangroves, the reserve is home to a wide range of species. Visitors encounter beautiful reef fish, stingrays, and seabirds. Less common but still possible are sightings of sharks, manatees, and crocodiles.
Corozal is a pleasant seaside town at the very northern end of Belize. Less than 8 miles (12 km) from the Belize-Mexico border, most visitors pass through Corozal on their way to or from popular destinations in Mexico such as Tulum and Chichen Itza.
After Belize City, Dangriga is the largest coastal town in Belize. With 12,500 residents, it is a bustling commercial center where nearby residents come to buy food, tools, and other necessities. Dangriga really doesn’t offer much in the way of tourism amenities, but curious travelers who find themselves wandering the busy streets will observe wheelings and dealings among locals, and get a real look at daily life on the Belize coastline.
Almost all visitors to Belize find themselves in the country’s largest city at one point or another, but unfortunately Belize City is not an attractive destination for most. The majority of travelers who come here are merely passing through – Belize City is the transportation hub for all international and domestic flights, as well as ferries leaving to Ambergris and Caye Caulker. But Belize City has some hidden jewels and nearby attractions that make it worth a visit.
Maya Beach is a very small and quiet beach community on the Placencia peninsula that consists of a long, clean strip of sand, beach loungers, wooden docks jutting out over the sea, and hammocks strung between palm trees. Visitors who come here do so to relax, sunbathe, and dine on fresh seafood at one of the few beach front restaurants. Out of the three beach towns on the Placencia peninsula, Maya Beach is the most serene.
Seine Bight is a small Garífuna fishing village on the Placencia peninsula, located about halfway between Maya Beach to the north and Placencia Village to the south. It has approximately 1,000 residents and is relatively undeveloped compared to its neighbors. Travelers to Seine Bight will revel in the traditional atmosphere of the stilted homes that line the streets.
Little Frenchman Caye is a small island a short distance south of Ambergris Caye and a quick boat ride from Belize City. It has been privately owned since 2007, and is currently the location of just one option for accommodation – the luxurious Royal Palm Island Resort. This resort gives vacationers the chance to experience their very own private island paradise.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Glover’s Reef Atoll consists of 5 tiny tranquil islands and an expansive coral reef that measures 18 miles (29 km) long by 6 miles (10 km) wide. It is the southernmost coral atoll in Belize, sitting approximately 28 miles (45 km) east of Dangriga and Hopkins on the mainland.
Ambergris Caye is Belize’s largest island and the most well known destination in Belize. Located at the northern end of Belize’s waters, a small channel dug by the Maya separates Ambergris Caye from Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. The narrow, 25-mile (40-km) long island is surrounded by the Caribbean’s aquamarine waters and consists of mangroves, lagoons, and the laid back town of San Pedro, which sits upon a low sandy plateau near the southern end of the island.
Placencia
Caye Caulker
Hopkins
Turneffe Islands
South Water Caye
Corozal
Dangriga
Belize City
Maya Beach
Seine Bight
Little Frenchman Caye
Glover's Reef Atoll
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