Belize Destination Information

Belize is one of the more surprising destinations you’ll visit, sometimes more reminiscent of a Caribbean island than a Latin American country. The British colonial influence is quite evident in places like Belize City, a colorful and vibrant city where you can get an authentic taste of Belize’s unique culture. With English as the official language of Belize, you’ll never be at a loss for words.

Unofficially, the national pastime of Belize is enjoying its incredible, and often secluded, natural environment. This island of Ambergris Caye is home to the second-largest barrier reef in the world, an incredible world under the sea, and endless watersports. Visitors can towel off in San Pedro, a casual town of brightly painted houses with only 10 streets and no pavement, where people get around on golf carts and bicycles. Low-key sun worshippers also love Placencia in southern Belize, a sandy peninsula where hiking and the local Garifuna culture give beach life a special flavor.

The Mayan culture is still alive and well throughout Belize. Mayan descendants tend to their rolling sugarcane fields in the Orange Walk District of northern Belize, a wonderful area for watching exotic birds. The country’s Cayo region is home to some of the most impressive Mayan ruins anywhere, including the 35-square-mile ancient city of Carocol. Cayo is also home to the Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve, where natural pools and waterfalls flow beneath the feet of jungle cats and lush vegetation.

Vacation Destinations in Belize

• Ambergris Caye
  

  Hotels and Resorts in Ambergris Caye, Belize

  Victoria House

  Coco Beach Resort

  Grand Colony Island Villas

  Las Terrazas Resort

  Matachica Beach Resort

  Captain Morgan's Retreat

  Portofino Beach Resort

  Ramon's Village Resort

  
  
  
• Belize City
  

  Hotels and Resorts in Belize City, Belize

  Best Western Belize Biltmore Plaza

  The Great House Inn

  
  
  
• Hopkins Village
  

  Hotels and Resorts in Hopkins Village, Belize

  Belizean Dreams Resort

  Hopkins Bay Belize

  Almond Beach

  Jaguar Reef Lodge

  
  
  
• Orange Walk District
  

  Hotels and Resorts in Orange Walk District, Belize

  Lamanai Outpost Lodge

  
  
  
• Mountain Pine Ridge
  

  Hotels and Resorts in Mountain Pine Ridge, Belize

  Blancaneaux Lodge

  Hidden Valley Inn

  
  
  
• Placencia
  

  Hotels and Resorts in Placencia, Belize

  Turtle Inn

  Robert's Grove Beach Resort

  
  
  
• San Ignacio 
  

  Hotels and Resorts in San Ignacio, Belize

  Ka'ana Boutique Resort

  The Lodge at Chaa Creek

Fun Fact: When you visit Belize, you can leave frustrating traffic jams at home. There are only five traffic lights in the entire country!