The 10 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 7 guides that rank for "best places to visit in belize"
Named by 4 of 71. Ambergris CayeBelize District, BelizeLonely Planet calls Ambergris Caye the top place to go for visitors, with San Pedro as its main town.Snorkeling at Hol Chan Marine Reserve is one of the most popular activities in the country.
Named by 4 of 72. San IgnacioCayo District, BelizeSan Ignacio is a large town on the western border, with jungle, waterfalls and cave exploration.Maya ruins nearby include Xunantunich and Cahal Pech, plus the ATM cave.
Named by 2 of 73. PlacenciaStann Creek District, BelizePlacencia is named the best place in Belize for beaches, on the southern coast.A former fishing village, it now has beach bars, restaurants and resorts.
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4. Caye Caulker
Belize District, Belize
Caye Caulker has simpler accommodation than Ambergris Caye and a rustic feel.
It is 15 minutes by air or 45 minutes by ferry from Belize City.
Named by 2 of 75. XunantunichCayo District, BelizeXunantunich is near the Guatemalan border and has six plazas and over twenty-five temples and palaces.The tallest pyramid, El Castillo, rises forty meters and can be climbed.
Named by 2 of 76. Cahal PechCayo District, BelizeCahal Pech is one of the oldest archaeological sites in Belize, with settlement dating to around 1200 BC.The author found the site quiet when visiting.
Named by 2 of 77. Belize CityBelize District, BelizeBelize City has the country's only international airport (BZE).One guide says it is not an especially worthwhile city to visit and has higher crime.
8. Punta GordaToledo District, BelizePunta Gorda is a village near the southern border, largely off the usual tourist track.It suits adventure travelers and people who prefer to avoid the crowds.
9. CaracolCayo District, BelizeEl Caracol was the largest and most powerful Maya settlement in Belize, rivaling Tikal in size.Its tallest structure, Caana, is about 43 meters high and still the tallest man-made structure in Belize.
10. HopkinsStann Creek District, BelizeHopkins is a coastal village, a 15-minute flight from Belize City together with Dangriga.
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When to go
Travel guides most often name December to April as the best time to visit Belize.
Named by 4 of 71. Ambergris CayeLonely Planet calls Ambergris Caye the top place to go for visitors, with San Pedro as its main town.Snorkeling at Hol Chan Marine Reserve is one of the most popular activities in the country.
Named by 4 of 72. San IgnacioSan Ignacio is a large town on the western border, with jungle, waterfalls and cave exploration.Maya ruins nearby include Xunantunich and Cahal Pech, plus the ATM cave.
Named by 2 of 73. PlacenciaPlacencia is named the best place in Belize for beaches, on the southern coast.A former fishing village, it now has beach bars, restaurants and resorts.
