Things to do in Belize, Belize: The Best Islands

May 29, 2021 Malia Yoakum

According to famed diver Jacques Cousteau, the Great Blue Hole of Belize is one of the most spectacular dive sites on earth. The crystal-clear sapphire waters are home to colorful tropical fish and several species of reef sharks – ideal for brave divers who love to get up close and personal with sea life. On dry ground, diverse rainforests, mangrove swamps, and Mayan ruins are perfect for exploration. The beaches of Belize are sunny and tranquil spots for a day of relaxation.
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1. Half Moon Caye National Monument

Glovers Reef Atoll Belize
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5.0 based on 66 reviews

Half Moon Caye National Monument

The first marine conservation area in Belize measures 45 acres in size with two distinct ecosystems.

Reviewed By charlieo122 - Haleiwa, United States

An incredible dive site. Lots to see- giant groupers, sharks, rays, turtles, barracudas and many more. This is one of the stops after the Blue Hole.

2. Snake Cayes

Belize
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5.0 based on 7 reviews

Snake Cayes

3. Pumpkin Caye

Placencia Belize +501 636-8681 http://cayequest.com
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5.0 based on 26 reviews

Pumpkin Caye

4. Laughing Bird Caye National Park

11 Miles Off the Coast of Placencia Village, Placencia Belize
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4.5 based on 578 reviews

Laughing Bird Caye National Park

Reviewed By WRG25 - Charlotte, United States

Naia resort arranged snorkeling trip to Laughing Bird Caye for group of guests. the Caye is one of 400+ small islands that populate the offshore area along Belize's barrier reef. Tour guide "Mo" was deeply knowledgeable about the coral breeding and restoration project that she is helping. Island shelters the snorkeling area so we were protected on day when winds were 10-15+ mph. On our two ~1 hour snorkel tours we encountered schools of snapper, several barracuda, a nurse shark, large Caribbean lobster, parrot fish, stingray, etc. Guides cooked BBQ chicken lunch on the open grills that are on the small island. Encountered pod of dolphins on ride back to town - including juveniles. Great experienace that was about 45 min boat ride from the town of Placencia.

5. Caye Caulker

North Shore The Estuary, Caye Caulker Belize +501 633-8515 http://www.gocayecaulker.com/
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4.5 based on 2,829 reviews

Caye Caulker

Reviewed By TheBrick

We were staying in Ambergris Cay so visited via water taxi, hooked ourselves up with Bernie, a golf cart “taxi” driver and got an incredible tour of the island. It is much smaller than San Pedro and less developed — we preferred it and if we ever return to Belize, will definitely stay on this island.

6. Bannister Island

Suite 207 Blake Building, Belize City Belize +501 220-9968 [email protected] http://www.bannisterisland.com
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3.5 based on 98 reviews

Bannister Island

7. Cayo Sapodilla

Punta Gorda 501 Belize
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

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