The popular British travel website Wanderlust recently published an article entitled 4 great Belize itineraries that discusses some travel ideas for first-time visitors to Belize.
Here’s our take on Wanderlust’s suggestions:
Relax and Chill
Many travelers come to Belize simply to relax and unwind.
Sample itinerary:
- Head to the island of Caye Caulker, just 45 minutes from Belize City.
- Enjoy snorkeling, windsurfing, and kayaking or just chill on the beach.
- Head to the island of Ambergris Caye and enjoy amazing seafood.
- On the mainland, head to the Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary to do bird watching.
- Visit a resort and visit a spa, enjoy a champagne dinner under the stars, or relax in a hammock.
Nature’s Beauty
With so much gorgeous nature to choose from, it can be difficult to decide what to do!
Sample itinerary:
- From Belize City, head to the western Cayo District.
- Explore an ancient Maya ruin like Xunantunich.
- Zip line and cave tube in the jungle.
- Enjoy a picnic at a waterfall in a national park.
- Head to the offshore Belize Barrier Reef and enjoy world-class scuba diving and snorkeling.
- Enjoy a sunset cruise.
Culture
Belize may not have an opera house, but it more than makes up for a lack of high arts with an eclectic mix of cultures, traditions, and languages. English is the official language, but it’s possible to hear Spanish, Maya, Creole, Chinese, and Mennonite German as you travel around the country.
Sample itinerary:
- Belize City to Dangriga, the home of the Garifuna people.
- Visit the Garifuna museum and Pen Cayetano workshop.
- Head to the nearby village of Hopkins, another Garifuna community, and learn how to cook Garifuna food..
- Visit the Maya Center.
- Stay at a Maya home in Toledo District.
- Visit a Mennonite community at Spanish Lookout.
- Visit a festival, concert, or holiday celebration.
A Bit of Everything
Combine the best of all worlds with this comprehensive itinerary:
- In Belize City, visit the Belize Zoo.
- Head to the interior and hike through a national park.
- Visit an ancient Maya site or ceremonial cave.
- Zip line and cave tube in the jungle.
- Head offshore to enjoy sailing, snorkeling, fishing, and/or scuba diving on the islands.
- Finish up in Ambergris Caye for delicious food and fun festivals.
Chabil Mar is an award-winning resort located on the Placencia Peninsula in Belize. Guests of Chabil Mar can see all of the above attractions and more.
For more information about Belize or Placencia, feel free to chat with our Concierge at: concierge@chabilmarvillas.com or contact our Reservations Manager at: reservations@chabilmarvillas.com. Or perhaps you would like to call toll free from the US or Canada: 1-866-417-2377
