Top 10 Things to do Good for Couples in Belize, Belize

April 7, 2022 Almeta Stockton

According to famed diver Jacques Cousteau, the Great Blue Hole of Belize is one of the most spectacular dive sites on earth. The crystal-clear sapphire waters are home to colorful tropical fish and several species of reef sharks – ideal for brave divers who love to get up close and personal with sea life. On dry ground, diverse rainforests, mangrove swamps, and Mayan ruins are perfect for exploration. The beaches of Belize are sunny and tranquil spots for a day of relaxation.
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1. The Maya Ruins of Caracol

65 km south of San Ignacio Belize
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5.0 based on 614 reviews

The Maya Ruins of Caracol

This 30-acre complex is the largest Mayan ruin in Belize.

Reviewed By Sandi-and-Tim - New Castle, United States

Despite having a rental car, my husband, son, and I opted to hire a tour guide (and HIS vehicle) for this trip, in part because of the 52 miles of rough dirt road. Don't be scared off by the "you must join the police escort" warnings. The ruins are close to the Belize-Guatemala border, and the escort was started due to a single incident a few years ago...but there haven't been any reported incidents since then. Caracol has the highest Mayan temple in Belize. In fact, we couldn't see the top from the ground. According to our guide, LIDAR Radar readings taken in the last few years show that there are around 36,000 Mayan buildings in the surrounding jungle that have not been excavated, and they estimate that there were approximately 1.5 million inhabitants at one point. One of the thing that's so amazing about that is that there is no water source nearby. What they did find, though, was over 200 retention ponds. This is a destination that is not as well traveled as some of the other Mayan ruins in Belize due to the poor access, but it is well worth the effort to get there. If you do go without a guide, make sure you sign in at the police checkpoint. Past that point the road is narrow and mostly one way in in the morning and out in the afternoons. Oh, if you do use a guide, make sure he lets you eat some minty-tasting termites. :-)

2. Xunantunich

Belize https://www.travelbelize.org/xunantunich
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5.0 based on 1,467 reviews

Xunantunich

Reviewed By galencampbell - Calgary, Canada

The ruins are excellent and will be workout climbing up and down, with fantastic views from the highest points. We picked up a guide before crossing the ferry. Elfego had A LOT of knowledge, which makes sense since he must have been at least 70 and had been giving tours and working with archaeologists at Xunantunich for decades. The visitor center is good, with enough information to educate you, but not so much as to be excessive. I still recommend a guide though for better explanations of what you are seeing when you are actually looking at it. We also got lucky and saw two troops of howler monkeys howling at each other in trees just up the hill from the ferry (so keep your windows down and your ears listening as you drive in).

3. Actun Tunichil Muknal

Tea Kettle Village Belize [email protected]
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5.0 based on 874 reviews

Actun Tunichil Muknal

This remote cave is filled with relics left over from the Mayans.

Reviewed By 143trishc

My family and I visited Actun Tunichil Muknal June of 2019. This is not like a cave in the US where tourists visit. YOu must hike, cross rivers, swim across the pool at the entrance of the cave, wade up streams, squeeze through tight passages, climb rocks in you socks and up a ladder to reach the crystal maiden. Worth every second! It is so beautiful, amazing and tragic too. I am grateful for the experience, it was truly a trip of a lifetime.

4. Lighthouse Reef

Belize
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5.0 based on 54 reviews

Lighthouse Reef

Reviewed By Photograph_Travels - Toronto, Canada

Booking our 8 day Lighthouse Reed Adventure with Island Expeditions was easy - including help to extend our stay on the mainland. They continued to impress with complete and knowledgable information on everything we needed to know to prepare for then enjoy our stay. We've travelled with many tour operators and this was the first time we received a call from the tour company the day before departure to ask if we had any last minute questions and to wish us a great trip. Well done Island Expeditions! Our stay at Lighthouse Reef: - The location is a tropical paradise, - Tents were well maintained, clean, the beds comfortable - all with a million dollar ocean view, - The food was fresh, plentiful and absolutely delicious, - Dining family style with the entire group of 24 was a wonderful way to get to know fellow travellers and share your daily experiences on the reef - Our Belizean guides were experienced, knowledgeable, always engaging and eager to share a good story and a hearty laugh, and - The activities (snorkelling, fishing, kayaking, walking tours, etc.) were conducted by the guides with an emphasis on safety, fun and learning. Our stay on Lighthouse Reef proved to be exactly what we were looking for in a vacation....a beautiful location with just the right amount of interesting activity but not too much to be tiring (hammock surfing is always an option), great people (staff and guests both) and amazing food. All of this in a well organized package by Island Expeditions.

5. Glover's Reef Marine Reserve

Hopkins Belize http://www.gloversreef.org
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5.0 based on 213 reviews

Glover's Reef Marine Reserve

Reviewed By lorieeaston49

Lots of beautiful coral and great visibility with snorkeling at relatively shallow depths. We saw nurse sharks and lots of colorful fish. Kids loved it and we felt safe and confident with the crew and trip. Boat ride on the way out was smooth, but choppy on the way back (maybe the winds shifted)... so take dramamine if you get sea sick. Overall a great morning on the water. Great for taking underwater pics too if you have a waterproof camera.

Estrella Ave, Caye Caulker 00000 Belize 7635464076 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/redflowergalleryboutique/timeline?ref=page_internal
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Red Flower Gallery

Red Flower Gallery has a beautiful selection of paintings by artist Paulette Salo. She is very well known for classical murals in the US. The paintings here are all scenes of Caye Caulker. One of a kind gift handmade items jewelery, and beachware and the best bug spray you can find.

Reviewed By Gastineau - Seattle, United States

We didn’t go to Caye Caulker to shop. That said, we wandered in to learn more about the insect repellent sold here and stayed to hear some of Paulette’s life experiences and restaurant recommendations on the island. The local Belizean artwork for sale here is also worth looking at. Her paintings are delightful, colorful, and reflect much of life here. She also generously promotes other local artists on the island. She alone is worth a walk into the store. It’s a good place to hang during a tropical storm, too!

7. Mexico Rocks

Ambergris Caye Belize +501 226-4202 http://ambergriscaye.com/pages/town/parkmexicorocks.html
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Mexico Rocks

Reviewed By Woodbine_Resident - Bonita Springs, United States

We went on a snorkel tour with Daryl from Searious Adventures to Mexico Rocks Reef. We saw abundant reef fish, a big barracuda named Henry, many lobsters, southern rays, several coral varieties and green sea turtles. It was an easy place to get around, with lots to see. High quality snorkel tour.

8. Nohoch Che'en Caves Branch Archaeological Reserve

Frank Eddie Village, Cayo, Belize, Belize City Belize +501 600-2631 http://nohochchencavesbrancharchaeologicalreserve.bravesites.com/
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Nohoch Che'en Caves Branch Archaeological Reserve

Reviewed By taxladyPA

The owner of our lodge in Belize arranged this half day cave tubing. Our guide was Dione, and it was only myself, my husband and our 24 year old daugher on this cave tubing trip. It was a lot of fun, we saw some beautiful cave formations and enjoyed the opportunity to cool down in the river. At some points it was pretty shallow (lift your butt) but as Dione promised he got us through. Dione was a great guide, and made the whole experience a lot of fun. We had lunch afterwards on site, and the food was very good - try the ceviche.

9. Great Blue Hole

Belize
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4.5 based on 529 reviews

Great Blue Hole

The most famous dive site in Belize was discovered by Jacques Cousteau.

Reviewed By charlieo122 - Haleiwa, United States

Seeing the stalagmites and stalactites 140 feet down is an awesome experience. And you can't see the bottom from there. Our dive lasted about 8 minutes at the Arch. Not much to see- a few fish and perhaps a shark. The boat trip from San Pedro takes about 2.5 hours. Open seas can get rough. Park fee is $40 per person. It's a worthwhile experience. The tour includes two additional dive sites where you'll see lots of colorful fish, corals, sharks, rays, turtles, giant groupers, etc. A full day trip that starts at 6:00am and gets back to San Pedro around 5:30pm

10. Hol Chan Marine Reserve

Caribena Street, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye Belize 501-226-2247 [email protected] https://www.holchanmarinereserve.org/
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4.5 based on 6,912 reviews

Hol Chan Marine Reserve

This beautiful nature reserve is in an area world famous for its excellent diving.

Reviewed By BostonSpaann

Marine reserve is so well managed. Amazing corals and huge and abundant variety of fish from Angel fish, parrotfish, grouper, horse-eyed jacks and barracuda Went on to Shark Alley and swam with the Nurse Sharks and Rays - fantastic experience. We went with Ramons Dive Village who were excellent.

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