The 14 places the travel guides we read name most, what they say about each, and fares from your city.
The places, most named first
From the 8 guides that rank for "best beaches in belize"
Named by 7 of 81. Ambergris Caye (San Pedro)BelizeRanked the top island by TripAdvisor visitors and the most popular caye.The pick for energy, nightlife and activities.
Named by 5 of 82. PlacenciaBelizeA peninsula with a long strand of beach, about 15 miles.Lined with restaurants and villas, and you can snorkel from the shore.
Named by 5 of 83. HopkinsBelizeSoft sand and warm shallow water, good for families and children to swim.A wide sandy beach of about five miles on a crescent bay, in a small Garifuna village.
Named by 4 of 84. Secret Beach
Ambergris Caye, Belize
Calm, shallow water, good for relaxing and for children.
Beach bars by day and live music at night.
Named by 3 of 85. Caye Caulker (The Split)BelizeSuggested for laid-back travel.The Split is the most popular beach on Caye Caulker.
Named by 3 of 86. Half Moon CayeLighthouse Reef, BelizeA protected monument said to have the clearest water in Belize.A small island at the southeast of Lighthouse Reef atoll.
Named by 3 of 87. Turneffe AtollBelizeOne of the notable atolls with multiple cayes.
Named by 2 of 88. Tranquility BayAmbergris Caye, BelizeDescribed as remote, good for snorkeling and peace.Rated the best beach on Ambergris Caye, apart from seagrass in the water.
Named by 2 of 89. Tobacco CayeBelizeSuggested for peaceful seclusion.One of the favorite cayes, reached by boat.
Named by 2 of 810. South Water CayeBelizeAmong the favorite cayes, reached by boat from Dangriga.The offshore cayes mostly have tranquil sandy beaches.
Named by 2 of 811. Silk CayesBelizeNamed among top picks that still see little tourist traffic.Cayes here are small, mostly uninhabited islands reached by boat.
Named by 2 of 812. Laughing Bird CayeBelizeThe only beach on the caye suitable for swimming, where boats come to shore.
Named by 2 of 813. Glover's ReefBelizeOne of the notable atolls.
14. Ranguana CayeBelizeWith the Snake Cayes, said to have the widest beaches and an easy sea floor for wading.
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When to go
Travel guides most often name December to April as the best time to visit Belize.
Named by 7 of 81. Ambergris Caye (San Pedro)Ranked the top island by TripAdvisor visitors and the most popular caye.The pick for energy, nightlife and activities.
Named by 5 of 82. PlacenciaA peninsula with a long strand of beach, about 15 miles.Lined with restaurants and villas, and you can snorkel from the shore.
Named by 5 of 83. HopkinsSoft sand and warm shallow water, good for families and children to swim.A wide sandy beach of about five miles on a crescent bay, in a small Garifuna village.
Named by 4 of 84. Secret Beach
