Get to know Belize with these suggestions from locals.
Tour the ancient city of Caracol.
Youll marvel at the massive pyramids, detailed carvings, and remarkably well-preserved ancient artifacts, says Johnson.
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Snorkel or dive in the Great Blue Hole.
Almost 1,000 feet across and 400 feet deep, the Blue Hole is accessible by dive boat tours.
Fly over the Great Blue Hole on a helicopter tour.
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Enjoy traditional Belizean dishes.
Explore the underground caves of Belize.
The experience is an adventure you will never forget, according to Johnson.
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Join a tubing tour through the caves.
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Offered by many local tour companies, cave tubing is a visitor favorite in Belize.
A guide navigates the tubes, so no paddling is required.
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Lunch and transportation from a central meeting point are usually included.
Feast on your own fresh catch.
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According to Woollam, Reef fishing with a beach BBQ is fun and widely popular.
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The fishing is quick and easy, followed by lunch cooked over an open fire.
Fresh seafood with Belizean spices, marinades, and condiments has been called the best lunch ever.
Hang with locals at Secret Beach on Ambergris Caye.
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The secret is out, and itstheplace for all-day music, food, and drinks.
Learn all about chocolate.
If it’s possible for you to’t attend the May event, there are other options.
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In San Pedro, visitBelize Chocolate CompanyorMahogany Chocolate.
Dive or snorkel at Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark Ray Alley.
Some guests overcome their fear of getting in the water and come out wanting to go back in."
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Experience the Belize Barrier Reef.
Browse the shops in San Pedro town on Ambergris Caye.
Learn about the Garifuna people.
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Get dive certified.
Explore Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve.
Stay within the reserve and above Five Sisters Falls at Gaia Riverlodge.
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Meet new feathered friends.
Go on a fishing excursion.
For a more casual day of fishing different spots along the reef, you might choosereef fishingin calmer seas.
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Get active in the Caribbean Sea.
Visit Belize Zoo and Tropical Education Center.
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More than 150 native animals make the 29-acreBelize Zootheir home.
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The fully accessible zoo offers VIP guided tours.
Browse and shop at San Ignacio Market.
Nearby San Ignacio town offers restaurants, bars, and shops.
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