Situated south of Mexico in a quiet coastal corner of the Caribbean Sea, Belize is a utopia for warm weather-loving adventurers. The smallest (by population) and arguably safest country in Central America, Belize is delightfully devoid of glitzy commercialism and tourist traps. The country’s laidback, Latin/Caribbean vibe spans from its lush jungles to its turquoise-framed islands. It’s a place that welcomes exploration via every possible means on land or water, a place of profound Mayan history, endless underwater sanctuaries, great food, friendly people and tasty rum drinks. English is the first language (although you’ll hear Creole and Spanish, too), U.S. dollars are accepted nearly everywhere, and the Belizean dollar holds steady at a 2-to-1 exchange rate.
From transportation to eating and exploring, relaxing to soaking up culture, here are 21 can’t-miss things to do Belize.
