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Whether it’s the shape of a whale shark the size of a bus coming at you out of the underwater haze, the guttural bark of Black Howler Monkeys waking you at night or dancing to the clear tones of local marimbas, Belize offers moments that will stick out amid a lifetime of experiences.

Belize is one of Central America’s least visited countries giving travelers opportunities to explore without the crowds of tourists one might expect from a place with multiple Mayan archaeological sites and the second largest barrier reef in the world.

Here you’ll find even more reasons to visit Belize TODAY as well as the ground-level perspective of our “Road Warriors” exploring the cultures and wilderness, and a quick guide for finding exactly what you’re looking for.

Trekking + Exploring →

The best places to combine adventure and history in Cayo's caves.

Trekking + Exploring →

These tips do apply to caving all around the world, not just in Belize.

Trip Planning →

Placencia is pretty much top-draw for beach bums...but there's much more.

Trip Planning →

On-the-ground reports of the good, the bad, and the ugly in Belize.

What's in your backpack? →

MatadorU’s current road warrior in Belize, Lily Girma gives us a peek into her backpack.

Trip Planning →

Throw a rock in Belize and you’ll probably hit a Maya site.

Restaurants →

I buy a ripe mango and watch Mennonites sell watermelon, next to Creoles hawking...

Music + Events →

The sound of the drum is used to establish the beat of the song and lead the singers.

Camera + Lens →

Belize road warrior Norbert Figueroa tests out the JVC Picsio underwater camera.

Language Learning →

“If it’s business, it’s English. But if I’m not getting paid...it’s Kriol.”

Music + Events →

Brukdown makes me want to sway side-to-side in the way that old-school calypso does.

Culture and Art Festivals →

In San Pedro I showed up two hours after start time and blended right in.

Dance →

When I was informed I’d be taking a Garifuna dance lesson, I gulped.

2012 →

The ancient Maya didn’t believe in endings.

Activism + Politics →

With all the diversity, I've noticed one common thread - Belizeans doing good.

MatadorU →

MatadorU expands its scholarship program to include designated spots for Belizean writers...

Photo Essay →

Julie Schwietert Collazo traces the source of a chocolate bar--and the process required...

Budget + Backpacker →

Peter wanders around San Ignacio sans guide, finding his way to the Cristo Rey falls,...

Budget + Backpacker →

Peter takes a water taxi to the slow-moving island of Caye Caulker, Belize, where he...

inTransit →

Peter spends an extra day in San Pedro, playing in the ocean, watching reggae and...

inTransit →

One thing leads to another and he finds himself eating habanero peppers on a dare and...

Diving →

Take a free-diving, BASE-jumping plunge with Guillaume Nery.

Diving →

Illinois diver hits goal, raises money for charity with record 48-hour submersion.

Trip Planning →

Where Happy Hour starts at 3 pm and don't stop 'til everybody happy.

What's in your backpack? →

Megan Wood is the current Road Warrior in partnership between MatadorU and the Belize...

Parks + Wilderness →

“Don’t worry, it’s very unlikely you’ll be killed by a jaguar today.”