Where rainforest meets the reef
Hand-picked lodges, boutique beach resorts and private islands, private guides, and unforgettable adventures from the jungle to the Caribbean Sea.
Why we love Belize
Belize is the only English-speaking nation in Central America, with one foot in the jungle and the other in the Caribbean Sea. Belize's Barrier Reef is the second largest in the world. Hidden inland are relics of one of history's most mysterious civilizations – the ancient Maya. Descend into natural caves, explore the depths of the Blue Hole, or just indulge in some beach time. Belize is the perfect place to do anything, or nothing at all.
The Belize Barrier Reef
Rainforest & wildlife
Ancient cities & sacred caves
A starting point for your perfect escape
We're good company, and we give great advice
Every property on it has earned its place, and we'll tell you the trade-offs of each one.
How many nights inland, how many on the cayes, and which caye suits you. We've worked out the balance for every kind of traveler.
Sargassum season is real on parts of the Caribbean. We'll point you to beaches like Secret Beach that tend to stay clearest.
Our trip went off flawlessly. We enjoyed every venue, excursion, every minute. We went from the jungle in Belize to a private island.
Communication and confidence
We once again cannot overstate how communicative Adrienne was. Including her response time in the US and while we were on our trip. Always putting our mind at ease and giving us confidence that all the details were taken care of. Allowing us to relax and enjoy our trip.
Unreal experience
An absolutely unreal experience. Attention to detail was exceptional. Every activity was planned to perfection, transportation was arranged, and we didn't have to worry about a thing. I do not have enough good things to say about this trip. The service [Osaviva] provides is worth every penny and more.
Perfect honeymoon
Adrienne planned the perfect honeymoon for us. We were overwhelmed with the thought of planning it ourselves and put it off for years. We found everyone informative, honest, and helpful.
Our top picks
Mountain Pine Ridge
Gaia Riverlodge sits above the Five Sisters waterfalls in Belize's Mountain Pine Ridge, where forest surrounds a small collection of hillside rooms and villas. Stone paths wind down to the river, inviting afternoons spent swimming beneath the falls or relaxing beside the water. Nearby caves, rivers, and Maya sites make it easy to explore beyond the lodge.
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Mountain Pine Ridge
Hidden deep within the Mountain Pine Ridge Reserve, about an hour from San Ignacio, Blancaneaux Lodge is Francis Ford Coppola's 20-room retreat beside the Privassion River. Stone cottages and thatched villas are scattered between waterfalls, pools, and open pine forest, creating a landscape unlike anywhere else in Belize.
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Toledo District
Copal Tree Lodge sits on a 12,000-acre sustainable farm and cacao estate in southern Belize, where rainforest, river, and agriculture are closely connected. Sixteen suites look across farmland and forest, while much of the produce, chocolate, and rum served here is grown or made on the property. Days often include river excursions, wildlife, and a closer look at one of Belize's most ambitious regenerative farms.
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Private Island
Reached only by boat from Placencia, Ray Caye is a private island surrounded by clear Caribbean water and the Belize Barrier Reef. Beachfront villas and overwater suites place the sea at your doorstep, with snorkeling, diving, fishing, and paddleboarding filling each day. Evenings are quieter, with sunsets, fresh seafood, and little beyond the sound of the water.
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Private Island
Turneffe Island Resort occupies a private island within Turneffe Atoll, one of the Caribbean's largest and least developed coral atolls. Beachfront rooms, suites, and villas sit only steps from the sea, while world-class diving, snorkeling, fly fishing, and offshore adventures begin directly from the dock. Tides, weather, and the reef determine the pace of each day.
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Mountain Pine Ridge
Hidden Valley Wilderness Lodge lies within a 7,200-acre private reserve in the Mountain Pine Ridge, where pine forest gradually gives way to broadleaf jungle, waterfalls, and rivers. Twenty-six cottages and villas are spread across the landscape, with more than 90 kilometres of private trails leading to swimming holes, lookouts, and hidden cascades.
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When we plan a trip
Marine life
Home to the second-largest barrier reef in the world, Belize offers some of the Caribbean's best snorkeling. Swim among vibrant coral gardens, sea turtles, rays, nurse sharks, and hundreds of tropical fish, with excellent sites just a short boat ride from shore.
Maya history
Belize is home to remarkable archaeological sites including Caracol, Xunantunich, Lamanai, and Cahal Pech. Climb towering pyramids, learn about Maya astronomy and engineering, and experience places that were once-thriving ceremonial and political centers.
Go underground
Limestone caves weave beneath much of western Belize, creating opportunities for cave tubing, canoeing, and guided expeditions. For adventurous travelers, Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM Cave) combines hiking, river crossings, and one of the Maya world's most significant ceremonial sites.
Offshore adventures
Belize is one of the few places where spending a few nights on your own Caribbean island is surprisingly attainable. Wake to nothing but turquoise water, snorkel straight from the dock, and enjoy a slower pace surrounded by the sea.
Birding
With more than 600 recorded bird species, Belize is one of Central America's premier birding destinations. Spot keel-billed toucans, scarlet macaws, jabirus, motmots, hummingbirds, and dozens of migratory species while exploring rainforest reserves, wetlands, and mountain forests alongside expert local guides.
Life on the water
With hundreds of cayes scattered along the coast, Belize is made for exploring by boat. Spend the day sailing between islands, trying your hand at reef fishing, stopping at hidden beaches, or simply enjoying the Caribbean from the water.
The things travelers ask us most about Belize, from the best time to dive the reef to splitting your stay between jungle and islands. Have a question we haven't covered? Send it to
English is the official language. You'll also hear Kriol, Spanish and Garifuna.
The dry season runs roughly December to May. Hurricane season is June to November, with the highest risk from August to October.
Short domestic flights connect most regions in under an hour. Water taxis run from Belize City to Caye Caulker and Ambergris Caye.
Yes, as a full-day trip from Ambergris Caye or Caye Caulker, with about two hours on the boat each way. The dive is best for experienced divers, and snorkelers usually visit nearby atoll sites instead.
Actun Tunichil Muknal is visited only with a licensed guide. It involves swimming, wading and scrambling, and cameras aren't allowed inside.
The Belize dollar, fixed at two to one with the US dollar. US dollars are accepted everywhere.
