Belize is a travel destination in Central America. Its capital is Belmopan. February and December are its two best months to visit, ranked on 1991–2020 climate averages.
Top places to visit in Belize
Great Blue Hole (natural, Belize District) — UNESCO underwater sinkhole — 300 m wide, 125 m deep, with stalactites and bull sharks.
Belize Barrier Reef (natural, Belize District) — UNESCO second-largest coral reef system — vibrant marine life from manatees to whale sharks.
Caracol (landmark, Cayo District) — Largest Mayan city in Belize — towering Caana pyramid taller than any skyscraper in the country.
Actun Tunichil Muknal (natural, Cayo District) — Cave filled with Mayan sacrificial ceramics and crystallised skeletons deep in the jungle.
Ambergris Caye (natural, Belize District) — Laid-back island town of San Pedro — launchpad for snorkelling the reef and swim with nurse sharks.
Lamanai (landmark, Orange Walk District) — Maya ruins rising above a jungle lagoon — howler monkeys and crocodiles add to the drama.
Cockscomb Basin (natural, Stann Creek District) — World's first jaguar sanctuary — dense rainforest with Victoria Peak and abundant wildlife.
Xunantunich (landmark, Cayo District) — Ceremonial Mayan site on a ridge — relief friezes and a panoramic view into Guatemala.
Belize City (city, Belize District) — Caribbean port capital — the Museum of Belize, the Swing Bridge, and colonial wooden architecture.
Placencia (city, Stann Creek District) — Long sand-spit village — turquoise swimming lagoon, craft market and diving off the southern reef.