Belize located on the Caribbean coast nestled between Mexico and Guatemala offers an intriguing mix of tropical forests rich with wildlife, majestic mountains, mysterious Maya temples, and diving experiences beyond comparison. In a single day you can visit a tropical forest and dive the longest barrier reef in the Western Hemisphere. The three main options when deciding how to experience the underwater world of Belize are resorts, liveaboard boats or charters. If you would like to something a little different, try snorkeling or diving near a mangrove colored island "the nursery of the sea" and are sure to find tiny barracuda, snapper and other fish whose parents you might have seen in deeper water.

Dive Companies

Amigos Del Mar - AMIGOS DEL MAR, established in 1991, is a PADI Resort Facility, centrally located in San Pedro Town. We specialize in full service diving, instruction, snorkeling, and fishing trips. Our boats pick up at most hotel docks and resorts on Ambergris Caye, free of charge. Sea Sports Belize - Founded in 1996 to provide diving, fishing and snorkeling tours for Belize City visitors. We offer quality tours for the eco-traveller wanting to experience the largest Barrier Reef in the Western Hemisphere and the jungles of the Ancient Maya. Turneffe Flats - Turneffe Flats is ideally located to take advantage of Belize’s best diving, and three dives per day plus a weekly night dive are standard. Our dive vacations also include a day trip to Lighthouse Reef to dive the famous Blue Hole, Half Moon Wall and Long Caye.

Dive Sites

Belize's barrier reef was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1996. The reef spans the coastline for 185 miles and offers dive sites inside and outside of the reef. Spur and Grove formations - narrow canyons of corals are great for spotting grouper and the occasionally eel. Inside the reef, patch reefs are covered with hundreds of brightly colored fish and coral species. There are three atolls located off Belize, Turneffe, Glover's Reef and Lighthouse Reef with abundant healthy coral formations, colorful reefs and large sponges. Water visibility commonly reaches 100+ feet; water temperature hovers around 80 degrees Fahrenheit; and the barrier reef makes for calm water most of the year.

Useful Links

Belize Tourism Board - the official tourism website for Belize contains nformation on things to do, places to stay, history, culture and many other things you may to know about Belize. Entry Requirements - with the exception of cruise ship passengers, all visitors to Belize must present a valid passport upon entry. Entry visas should be obtained outside of Belize. For the nearest place to obtain a visa please visit: Belize Consuls and Embassies. Weather - the official website for the Belize Weather Bureau, find information current and upcoming weather conditions. Restaurants & Food - a selection of restaurants in Belize.