Central America - Belize (PDF Chapter)

This is the Belize chapter from Lonely Planet’s Central America guidebook.

With one foot in the Central American jungles and the other in the Caribbean Sea, pint-sized Belize is packed with islands, adventure and culture. The Belize Barrier Reef is the second largest in the world, and is paradise for scuba divers and snorkelers.

• avail yourself of the amazing array of aquatic activities – from kitesurfing and paddleboarding to snorkeling and diving – at Caye Caulker
• maps
• do some serious spelunking in Actun Tunichil Muknal, Belize’s most dramatic cave
• transport
• enjoy a sunset cocktail on the deck of a sailboat cruising offshore San Pedro
• restaurants & accommodation

Coverage includes: Belize City & Around, Northern Cays, Caye Caulker, Ambergris Caye & San Pedro, Northern Belize, Community Baboon Sanctuary, Altun Ha, Lamanai, Orange Walk Town, Corozal Town, Sarteneja, Western Belize (Cayo District), Belmopan & Around, Hummingbird Highway, San Ignacio, Mountain Pine Ridge & Caracol, West to Guatemala, South-ern Belize, Dangriga, Central Cays, Hopkins & Sittee Point, Placencia, Punta Gorda, Toledo Vil-lages, Understand Belize, Belize Today, History, Culture, Landscape & Wildlife, Survival Guide.