What to know before you go to Belize When's the best time to go to to Belize? Belize is subject to the Atlantic hurricane season, so expect June …
The AFAR Guide to Belize
Located on the East Coast of Central America, sharing a northern border with Mexico and otherwise surrounded by Guatemala, Belize is often called “Mother Nature’s Best-Kept Secret”—though it seems that the secret is definitely out. World-class diving, eco-adventures, boutique luxury resorts, and an evolving culinary scene are just a few of the reasons tourism is on the rise. Belize’s cultural heritage is rich, and the diverse influences are reflected in today’s food, music, dance, and folklore.
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Safety is key for scuba divers—and cave diving is scuba without an easy escape route. What, then, is driving so many people to dive deeper in Belize?
On your next trip to the Central American country, get immersed in Garifuna culture. It’s 6:45 a.m. and more than 100 people are gathered on the beach …
Save Place 161 Dolphin Trail Long Caye, Lighthouse Reef, Belize One of three atolls in Belize, Lighthouse Reef Atoll is blessed with a handful of the …
Stay in a beachfront suite. Dine on seasonal seafood dishes like conch ceviche. Drink Belikin beer. And jump into the festivities that take place throughout the year on this party-loving reef island.
One way to see as much as possible of Belize is with a "rain forest to reef" plan. Split your week between adventures in Western Belize's Cayo District and R & R on the North Islands—either Ambergris or...
Order up a cold Belikin poolside overlooking Ambergris Caye, savor a craft cocktail at a celebrity-owned resort, or pull up a chair on the beach and cool off with a local rum concoction.