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Diving in Belize *

21 Dive Sites10 Dive Centers

Don’t let the size of this small country fool you; Belize offers all kinds of adventures. It’s surrounded by over 400 islands and keys to explore as well as colorful coral reefs. Miles of white sandy beaches and jungles with Mayan ruins await you. Belize is full of friendly natives and expats, as it is the ideal tropical paradise to forget your worries and relax.

Travel Information for Belize

Power Plug Type:A, B, G
Payment Method:VISA, MC, AMEX
Airports:BZE
Currency:BZD
Dial Code:+501
Language:en
Electricity:110 V / 22 / 60 Hz
Timezone:UTC-06:00
Network Provider:DigiCell

Popular Destinations

Ambergris Caye © iStock/SHansche

Ambergris Caye

13 Dive Sites • 6 Centers The most important dive region in Belize is Ambergris Caye where the world famous blue hole is located.
Belize
Outer Atolls/Islands © iStock/Mlenny

Outter Atolls/Islands

7 Dive Sites • 2 Centers Diving in the Outer Atolls will allow you to see plenty of unique species like the Whitespotted Toadfish, which is endemic to Belize, eagle rays or dolphins.
Belize
Hol Chan Marine Reserve © Mares

Hol Chan Marine Reserve

9 Dive Sites Some of the best diving in Belize can be done in Hol Chan, a protected marine reserve located off the coasts of Ambergris Caye Caulker.
Belize

Popular Destinations

Ambergris Caye © iStock/SHansche

Ambergris Caye

13 Dive Sites • 6 Centers The most important dive region in Belize is Ambergris Caye where the world famous blue hole is located.
Belize
Outer Atolls/Islands © iStock/Mlenny

Outter Atolls/Islands

7 Dive Sites • 2 Centers Diving in the Outer Atolls will allow you to see plenty of unique species like the Whitespotted Toadfish, which is endemic to Belize, eagle rays or dolphins.
Belize
Hol Chan Marine Reserve © Mares

Hol Chan Marine Reserve

9 Dive Sites Some of the best diving in Belize can be done in Hol Chan, a protected marine reserve located off the coasts of Ambergris Caye Caulker.
Belize
Ambergris Eastern Shore © Mares

Ambergris Eastern Shore

2 Dive Sites • 2 Centers Over 40 dive sites are located along the 25-mile (40 km) coast of Ambergris Caye on the eastern side.
Belize
Turneffe Atoll © Scubapro

Turneffe Atoll

1 Dive Sites The Turneffe Atoll is the largest and most biodiverse of the three islands with over 200 tiny cayes.
Belize
Lighthouse Reef © Scubapro

Lighthouse Reef

5 Dive Sites • 1 Centers Lighthouse Reef Atoll is filled with spectacular dive sites including the most spectacular and largest, the blue hole.
Belize
Glover’s Reef © Scubapro

Glover’s Reef

Glover’s Reef is a unique, idyllic site, with over 700 pristine patch reefs abundant in a wide variety of marine life.
Belize

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Dive Sites in Belize

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