Belize is a nation on the eastern coast of Central America, with Caribbean Sea shorelines to the east and dense jungle to the west. Offshore, the massive Belize Barrier Reef, dotted with hundreds of low-lying islands called cayes, hosts rich marine life. Belize’s jungle areas are home to Mayan ruins like Caracol, renowned for its towering pyramid; lagoon-side Lamanai; and Altun Ha, just outside Belize City.

The Belize Barrier Reef is the largest coral reef in the western hemisphere. Snorkeling, swimming with nurse sharks, and fishing. The reef is off Ambergris Caye, a 30 minute flight or 2 hour ferry from Belize City. Hol Chan is the place to do Shark Ray Snorkeling. Fishing is extremely good around the various cayes. Diving at the Blue Hole will test your diving skills.

Mayan ruins at Lamanai and Altun Ha are just ok. I highly recommend to take a day trip to Tikal National Park in Guatemala. It is about 3 hour drive from Belize City to Tikal. The best to have a two day trip. On way to visit the Mayan ruins, you can also visit tropical rainforest and see a lot of wildlife.