Things to Do

Things to Do in Belize

There are 43 attractions in Belize. Actun Tunichil Muknal, cave archaeological site with maya ceremonial remains and artifacts, is the most popular.

Most Popular By Name
Actun Tunichil Muknal
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Actun Tunichil Muknal
Cave archaeological site with Maya ceremonial remains and artifacts
Ruins
Altun Ha
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Altun Ha
Ancient Maya city with ceremonial plazas and pyramids
Archaeological Site
Lamanai
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Lamanai
Riverside Maya ruins occupied from Preclassic through Colonial
Archaeological Site
Caye Caulker
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Caye Caulker
Small Caribbean island with relaxed vibe and snorkeling
Island
Xunantunich
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Xunantunich
Maya archaeological site crowned by a large ceremonial plaza
Archaeological Site
Cahal Pech
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Cahal Pech
Hilltop Maya site overlooking the Belize River valley
Archaeological Site
Nim Li Punit
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Nim Li Punit
Ancient Maya site noted for stelae and ballcourt
Archaeological Site
Caracol
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Caracol
Ancient Maya city with monumental pyramids
Archaeological Site
El Pilar
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El Pilar
Ancient Maya ceremonial center within Belizean rainforest
Archaeological Site
Lubaantun
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Lubaantun
Ruined Maya city notable for rounded stone constructions
Archaeological Site
Cerros
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Cerros
Maya archaeological site with monumental plazas and stelae
Archaeological Site
Ambergris Caye
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Ambergris Caye
Belize cay with coral reef access and tourism
Island
Maya Mountains
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Maya Mountains
Large Belizean range covered by tropical rainforest and reserves
Mountains
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Cuello
Preclassic Maya archaeological site with early agriculture evidence
Archaeological Site
Cockscomb Wildlife Sanctuary
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Cockscomb Wildlife Sanctuary
Jaguar reserve and rainforest sanctuary in Belize
Wildlife Reserve
Nohmul
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Nohmul
Ancient Maya archaeological site with large earthen mounds
Archaeological Site
Turneffe Atoll
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Turneffe Atoll
Large Belizean atoll renowned for coral reefs and diving
Islands
Half Moon Caye
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Half Moon Caye
Coral cay and bird sanctuary on Lighthouse Reef
Island
St. George's Caye
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St. George's Caye
Small cay off Belize coast, site of colonial history
Island
Tobacco Caye
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Tobacco Caye
Tiny Belize cay with snorkeling and marine reserve access
Island
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Belize Botanic Gardens
Botanical garden in Cayo District showcasing native flora
Museum
Caye Chapel
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Caye Chapel
Small private island near Ambergris Caye, Belize
Island
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Blackadore Caye
Small private Belize island proposed for luxury resort
Island
Laughing Bird Cay
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Laughing Bird Cay
Small Caribbean cay within Laughing Bird Caye National Park
Island
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Chiquibul National Park
Belizean rainforest park bordering Guatemala, rich biodiversity
Park
Goff's Caye
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Goff's Caye
Small Belizean cay with coral reefs
Island
Guanacaste National Park
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Guanacaste National Park
Protected forest reserve in western Belize
National Park
Hick's Cayes
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Hick's Cayes
Small cay group within Belize Barrier Reef
Islands
St. Herman's Blue Hole National Park
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St. Herman's Blue Hole National Park
Karst sinkhole park with freshwater pools and caves
National Park
Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary
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Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary
Protected wetlands in Belize supporting birdlife
Wildlife Reserve
Billy Barquedier National Park
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Billy Barquedier National Park
Belizean park protecting rainforest and cave systems
National Park
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Five Blues Lake National Park
Karst lake park known for blue waters and snorkeling
National Park
Mayflower Bocawina National Park
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Mayflower Bocawina National Park
Belize rainforest park with waterfalls and ancient Maya sites
National Park
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Sarstoon-Temash National Park
Belizean rainforest reserve containing mangroves and rivers
National Park
Thousand Foot Falls
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Thousand Foot Falls
Belize's highest waterfall plunging through rainforest
Waterfall
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Payne's Creek National Park
Coastal Belize national park protecting mangroves and wildlife
National Park
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Aguas Turbias National Park
Tropical national park in Orange Walk District, Belize
National Park
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Davis Falls
Popular rainforest waterfall near Punta Gorda, Belize
Waterfall
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Elijio Panti National Park
Protected rainforest park with Maya archaeological sites
National Park
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Peccary Hills National Park
Protected Belizean park preserving tropical forest and wildlife
National Park
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Bacalar Chico National Park
Marine national park on Ambergris Caye and sea channels
National Park
Laughing Bird Caye National Park
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Laughing Bird Caye National Park
Marine national park protecting coral reefs and cay
National Park
Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System
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Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System
Extensive barrier reef system with high marine biodiversity.
Nature Reserve