Adventure in Belize

Belize is a popular destination for fun outdoor activities, including scuba diving, snorkeling, sport fishing and cave tubing. Let Travel Channel inspire your next adventure in the "British Honduras."

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Windsurfing

Belize is quickly becoming a popular tourist destination for adventurous travelers because of the vast array of outdoor activities available to do, including windsurfing. For intermediate windsurfers, the best time to travel to Belize is between July and November. The country’s windy season spans from February to July.

Cave Rafting

This group of adventure tourists is traversing through four caves by raft and kayak on Caves Branch River in Central Belize. It’s another way to explore Belize.

Jungle Hiking

Be adventurous and explore Belize’s diverse wildlife while hiking. A few popular places for jungle hiking include Cockscomb Jaguar Preserve, Caves Branch River, Actun Tunichil Muknal, Che Chem Ha and Clarissa Falls to Bullet Tree Falls.

Paddleboarding

Go paddleboarding at Long Caye. The calm lagoon is perfect for learning the easy skills necessary to control the board. Paddleboarding or stand up paddling has become the hottest new sport on the water, and now it is the fastest growing paddle sport in the country.

Kayaking

Enjoy a serene trip along Belize’s waterways to explore the country’s awe-inspiring landscapes. Saddle Caye South, Queen Cayes, Glover’s Reef, Laughing Bird Caye and Ranguana Caye are the best places for kayakers.

Scuba Diving

Belize is considered one of the top scuba diving and snorkeling destinations in the world. The Belize Barrier Reef, second only to Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, runs the length of its coastline. Head to Shark-Ray Alley & Hol Chan Marine Reserve, Cay Caulker, Turneffe Island, Glover’s Reef Atoll and Gladden Spit, for a great diving experience.

Caving

Caves are tied to the history of Belize and to the Maya religion. Tourists can see where the Maya performed their most sacred rituals and examine ancient artifacts --primarily in the form of old pottery. Explore the caves of Actun Tunichil Muknal, Black Hole Drop, Barton Creek and Flour Camp, Caves Branch, just to name a few.

Snorkeling

Go snorkeling in Ambergris Caye or the Belize Barrier Reef. Explore the country’s 40 species of coral and its diverse marine life, including lemontip sharks, parrotfish, angelfish, butterfly fish and clown fish.

Sport Fishing

Belize is a popular destination for fly fishing and deep-water fishing. In some spots, you do need a permit to fish, but it’s worth it! Bonefish, tarpon, barracuda, grouper and Bluefin tuna are just a short list of what experienced fishermen have been able to catch when fishing on Ambergris Caye.

Cave Tubing

Cave tubing is a fun outdoor activity for families. Awaken your senses with a floating excursion past limestone and crystal formations where ancient Maya people once worshipped. And you may spot some of the indigenous wildlife, including crocodiles, iguanas and howler monkeys.

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Adventure in Belize

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Windsurfing

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Jungle Hiking

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Kayaking

Scuba Diving

Caving

Snorkeling

Sport Fishing

Cave Tubing

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