Just off the east coast of Central America lies the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System and it contains some of the best dive sites in Central America. It stretches over 1000 km from the tip of the Yucatan Peninsular in Mexico down to the Bay Islands in Honduras, and is the second biggest barrier reef in the world. Home to a huge variety of marine … [Read more...]
15 Reasons to Visit Caye Caulker
Visit Caye Caulker - a small, inhabited island formation off the coast of Belize. To get there, you can take a boat from Belize City or from Chetumal in Mexico. There's a seriously strong Caribbean influence in this place and it makes for an interesting contrast with mainland Central America. There are some active adventures to enjoy in the … [Read more...]
Swim With Manatees in Belize
Belize is the only English-speaking country in Central America. Visit Caye Caulker and the accent is decidedly Caribbean. The dreadlocks and slow pace of life commonly attributed to the Caribbean islands are also very apparent. Afternoons are whiled away sipping rum cocktails in the sunshine, feasting on freshly caught lobster and swinging in a … [Read more...]
San Ignacio and the ATM Caves
Belize is famous for its coastal attractions. Top tourist activities include diving the Great Blue Hole (one of the best dive sites in Central America) and island hopping in the Caribbean sea aboard a sailboat. Less well-known, but equally deserving of attention, is the western town of San Ignacio near the border with Guatemala, where the ATM Cave … [Read more...]
Diving the Great Blue Hole of Belize
The Great Blue Hole is one of those places you see a photo of and then dream of visiting for the rest of your life. Diving the Great Blue Hole is a dream come true for virtually any scuba addict, and one look at an aerial view shows exactly why! Situated towards the centre of a coral reef and almost perfectly spherical in shape, the Great Blue … [Read more...]
