Top Things to do in Belize
Top Hotels in Belize
- 1. Pelican Reef Villas Resort
- 2. The Lodge At Chaa Creek
- 3. Colinda Cabanas
- 4. Hopkins Bay, a Muy'Ono Resort
- 5. Weezie's Ocean Front Hotel and Garden Cottages
- 6. Mariposa Belize Beach Resort
- 7. Ramon's Village Resort
- 8. Caribbean Beach Cabanas - A PUR Hotel
- 9. Las Terrazas Resort
- 10. Mahogany Bay Resort & Beach Club, Curio Collection by Hilton
Top 10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Belize, Belize
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. Xunantunich
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,467 reviews
Reviewed By galencampbell - Calgary, Canada
The ruins are excellent and will be workout climbing up and down, with fantastic views from the highest points. We picked up a guide before crossing the ferry. Elfego had A LOT of knowledge, which makes sense since he must have been at least 70 and had been giving tours and working with archaeologists at Xunantunich for decades. The visitor center is good, with enough information to educate you, but not so much as to be excessive. I still recommend a guide though for better explanations of what you are seeing when you are actually looking at it. We also got lucky and saw two troops of howler monkeys howling at each other in trees just up the hill from the ferry (so keep your windows down and your ears listening as you drive in).
2. Bunches of Fun Banana Farm Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 135 reviews
Bunches of Fun Banana Farm Tours are set on Sagitun Farm, just minutes away from resorts on the Placencia Peninsula and a quick drive from Dangriga and Hopkins. We are Belize's original banana farm tour. Reservations are essential.
3. Red Flower Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 97 reviews
Red Flower Gallery has a beautiful selection of paintings by artist Paulette Salo. She is very well known for classical murals in the US. The paintings here are all scenes of Caye Caulker. One of a kind gift handmade items jewelery, and beachware and the best bug spray you can find.
Reviewed By Gastineau - Seattle, United States
We didn’t go to Caye Caulker to shop. That said, we wandered in to learn more about the insect repellent sold here and stayed to hear some of Paulette’s life experiences and restaurant recommendations on the island. The local Belizean artwork for sale here is also worth looking at. Her paintings are delightful, colorful, and reflect much of life here. She also generously promotes other local artists on the island. She alone is worth a walk into the store. It’s a good place to hang during a tropical storm, too!
4. Nohoch Che'en Caves Branch Archaeological Reserve
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By taxladyPA
The owner of our lodge in Belize arranged this half day cave tubing. Our guide was Dione, and it was only myself, my husband and our 24 year old daugher on this cave tubing trip. It was a lot of fun, we saw some beautiful cave formations and enjoyed the opportunity to cool down in the river. At some points it was pretty shallow (lift your butt) but as Dione promised he got us through. Dione was a great guide, and made the whole experience a lot of fun. We had lunch afterwards on site, and the food was very good - try the ceviche.
5. Hol Chan Marine Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6,912 reviews
This beautiful nature reserve is in an area world famous for its excellent diving.
Reviewed By BostonSpaann
Marine reserve is so well managed. Amazing corals and huge and abundant variety of fish from Angel fish, parrotfish, grouper, horse-eyed jacks and barracuda Went on to Shark Alley and swam with the Nurse Sharks and Rays - fantastic experience. We went with Ramons Dive Village who were excellent.
6. Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Preserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 322 reviews
This reserve was established to help protect the endangered jaguar and other species native to Belize.
Reviewed By WanderSpy
We thoroughly enjoyed our day trip to Cockscomb Basin, with a short hike in to swim at the waterfalls and then a relaxing tube down the lazy river in the jungle. Our guide, Benedicto Choc from the Maya Center Village, was extremely knowledgeable about the area, pointing out various native flora and sharing local Mayan lore. He can also tell you where to spot toucans and would be an excellent guide for birdwatching or hikes in to Victoria Peak. Thank you for a great day!
7. Cahal Pech
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,527 reviews
This ancient Mayan site features a museum and several dozen surviving structures.
Reviewed By cliffordicus - Salt Lake City, United States
Cahal Pech is one of the oldest grouping of Mayan Ruins we know of dating back to some of the earliest traces of Mayan history. Compared to many other ruin nearby like Xunantunich, its basically deserted. This is an amazing opportunity to explore some ruins practically on your own (at least that was our experience) the complex goes on and on and is so fun to step into history, literally, and see the amazing structures of a time long past. It's within walking distance of the downtown area (though you'll climb a fairly steep hill) and in really close proximity to a few hotels, including our own, the San Ignacio Resort Hotel. It's close, and it's worth it.
8. Shark Ray Alley
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,188 reviews
Reviewed By DailyBaileyB
We saw Shark Ray Alley as part of a Hol Chan Marine Reserve Scuba Tour twice. The first time, the tour guide recommended we spend more time on the reef because Shark Ray Alley is about a 10 minute feeding frenzy. While he wasn't wrong (and also a little overwhelming at first), we didn't realize there's a neat little piece of the reef right nearby. When we went on another tour (same trip to Belize - needless to say, highly recommend it do one of these tours!), and another tour company recommend that we swim around the nearby reef just feet away while the frenzy died down. Was another opportunity to see some of the incredible natural beauty of Belize!
9. Laughing Bird Caye National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 578 reviews
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.
10. Green Iguana Conservation Project
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,303 reviews
Located at the San Ignacio Resort Hotel, the Project is a continuous effort that aims to conserve and look after the endangered Green Iguana species in Belize. The hatchery uses interactive exhibits and programs to help educate and create awareness among international and local visitors. Here, you are given the opportunity mingle with these wonderful reptiles and also, learn the about the incubation, hatching, rearing, and releasing process
Reviewed By ukienomad - Fleming Island, United States
I’ve been all over the world but have never done an “iguana” tour and it was so much fun. We enjoyed seeing the iguanas interact not only with us but with each other. We were able to pet them and feed them and took lots of great pictures. Tours run every hour and the location is perfect as was our tour guide. The tour was $9 USD p.p. but worth it. Located in the Ignacio Resort Hotel which is beautiful and there’s plenty of parking. Kids will love this. Stay and have a drink by the pool afterwards.
