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Category: Belize Snorkeling & Diving Tours
Named for a Mayan term that means “little cut”, the Hol Chan Marine Reserve is one of Belize’s most popular destinations for snorkeling and scuba diving. Hol Chan is a natural break or cut in the reef that attracts large numbers of sharks, … Read more
Belize is a destination that offers a diverse array of attractions for visitors, ranging from ancient Maya ruins to idyllic Caribbean beaches. But before you can start exploring all that this beautiful country has to offer, you need to find a place t… Read more
Although it has been known to the ancient Maya for thousands of years, it wasn’t until the arrival of the Calypso and the French marine biologist Jacques Cousteau in 1971 that the outside world learned of the Belize Blue Hole. Cousteau, in fact, was … Read more
While Belize is home to an amazing array of fish and other sea creatures, its manatees deserve some attention. Historically interpreted as the rationale behind seaside claims of mermaids, these gentile creatures are amazing to watch in moti… Read more