Belize is famous for its stunning offshore islands and atolls, and the Turneffe Atoll is one of the finest. This incredible destination is just a few miles from Placencia.
What Is the Turneffe Atoll?
An atoll is a ring of coral on the ocean’s surface. It differs from an island because it contains its own body of water.
Most of the world’s atolls are in the Pacific Ocean, but Belize has three of the four atolls in the Western Hemisphere. They are Glover’s Reef Atoll, Lighthouse Reef Atoll and Turneffe Atoll.
Why Is It Important?
Turneffe is one of the most diverse, critically important ecosystems in Belize. It has over 150 mangrove islands, littoral forest, saltwater flats and lagoons. It is a nesting and breeding site for dozens of rare and endangered fish, waterfowl and marine mammals. Sea turtles, manatees, crocodiles and whale sharks all find refuge in these waters.
The Belize Barrier Reef and its surrounding islands are important for Belize’s two biggest industries, eco-tourism and commercial fishing. Protection of these waters is crucial for Belize’s independent fishers and for Belize’s eco-tourism industry.
Why Should You Visit the Turneffe Atoll?
Like the other offshore cayes and atolls, Turneffe is breathtakingly beautiful with white sand beaches, lush tropical vegetation and clear blue water. With over 50 miles of coral reef, it is a magnet for snorkelers and scuba divers. Some of the world’s best dive sites are on this tiny island, and the legendary Blue Hole of Belize is only an hour and a half away by boat.
Visibility in the warm Caribbean waters can be as deep as 200 feet near Belize. Here’s your chance to see live coral, sea turtles, eels, reef fish, sharks, groupers, barracudas and much more.
Feel at Ease at Chabil Mar
You can create an unforgettable vacation when you stay at the Gold Standard Certified Chabil Mar in Placencia. We can arrange tours to Turneffe Atoll and other incredible places in Belize.
Booking at a Gold Standard Certified hotel ensures you will have a safe stay, but Chabil Mar has taken extra steps to protect guests and employees. We feature roaming butler service to your villa or private veranda. We reserve our amenities for the exclusive use of our guests. Enjoy dining al fresco at any of our onsite restaurants. We want you to be at ease when you stay with us.
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