Lonely Planet Belize

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• Publisher: Lonely Planet
• Year: 2019
• Print ISBN: 9781786574923
• eBook ISBN: 9781788685009

Lonely Planet Belize is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Explore the ancient Maya site of Caracol, dive the world-renowned Blue Hole, or spot toucans in the wild -all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Belize and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet Belize: Color maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - music, cuisine, Ancient Maya, history, wildlife, land & environment, weddings & honeymoons, diving & snorkeling, politics, travel with childrenCovers Belize District, Northern Cayes, Northern Belize, Cayo District, Southern Belize, Tikal, Flores, Guatemala and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Belize, our most comprehensive guide to Belize, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled.About Lonely Planet: Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveler community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travelers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves. eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.

Northern Cayes

Ambergris Caye

Caye Caulker

Other Northern Cayes

Cayo Espanto

Turneffe Atoll

Lighthouse Reef

Half Moon Caye

Long Caye

Northern Cayes

Why Go?

Daydream a little. Conjure up your ultimate tropical island fantasy. With more than 100 enticing isles and two amazing atolls, chances are that one of Belize’s northern cays can match this dream and make it a reality.

If you imagined stringing up a hammock on a deserted beach, there is an outer atoll with your name on it. Pining to be pampered? You can choose from an ever-growing glut of ritzy resorts on Ambergris Caye. San Pedro is prime for dancing the night away to a reggae beat, while Caye Caulker moves at a slower pace.

But the islands are only the beginning: only a few miles offshore, the Belize Barrier Reef flourishes for 190 awe-inspiring miles, offering unparalleled opportunities to explore canyons and coral, to come mask to snout with nurse sharks and stingrays, and to swim with schools of fish painted every color of the palette.

When to Go

Dec–Apr Peak tourist season, with warm, wonderful weather and much higher prices for accommodations.

Jun–Jul Opening of lobster season, which is celebrated with much fanfare on Ambergris and Caye Caulker.

Aug San Pedro holds Belize’s biggest street party, the International Costa Maya Festival.

Best Places to Eat

A Hidden Treasure, San Pedro

A Hibisca by Habaneros, Caye Caulker

A Wild Mango’s, San Pedro

A Robin’s Kitchen, Ambergris Caye

A Il Pellicano, Caye Caulker

Best Places to Stay

A Matachica Beach Resort, Ambergris Caye

A Jungle Cocoon, Caye Caulker

A Ak’bol Yoga Resort, Ambergris Caye

A Sea Dreams Hotel, Caye Caulker

A Caye Casa, San Pedro

Northern Cayes Highlights

1 Ambergris Caye Availing yourself of the amazing aquatic activities – from sailing and paddleboarding to snorkeling and diving.

2 Caye Caulker Relaxing in a hammock or at the beach, resetting your internal clock to the island’s languid rhythms.

3 Lighthouse Reef Descending into the darkness of the Blue Hole Natural Monument and exploring the nearby reefs and swim-throughs.

4 Shark Ray Alley Snorkeling alongside a wriggling pile of nurse sharks and stingrays.

5 Half Moon Caye Spying a rare red-footed booby on this castaway-cool cay.

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Table of contents

• Table of Contents
• Welcome to Belize
• Belize’s Top 22
• Need to Know
• First Time Belize
• If You Like…
• Month by Month
• Itineraries
• Diving & Snorkeling
• Belize Outdoors
• Travel with Children
• Regions at a Glance
• Belize District
• Northern Cayes
• Northern Belize
• Cayo District
• Southern Belize
• Tikal & Flores, Guatemala
• Understand Belize
• Belize Today
• History
• Ancient Maya
• People of Belize
• Rhythms of a Nation
• Belize Cuisine
• Wildlife
• Land & Environment
• Directory A–Z
• Transportation
• Behind the Scenes
• Our Writers