Top Things to Do in Belize

Discover Itz’ana Resort & Residences, a luxury beachfront and marina resort in Placencia, Belize. From elegant rooms, suites, villas, and residences to coastal dining, wellness, Coral Caye, marina life, and curated Belize adventures, Itz’ana is your gateway to the Caribbean coast.

Discover Ka’ana Resort, Itz’ana’s sister property in San Ignacio, Belize. Surrounded by jungle, Maya heritage, caves, rivers, and cultural adventures, Ka’ana offers the perfect inland complement to a coastal stay at Itz’ana in Placencia.

Tikal is one of Central America's largest archeological sites and urban centres of the pre-Columbian Maya civilization. Explore over 3,000 structures across 21 square miles at this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

A 60-minute drive across the Guatemalan border takes Guests to Yaxha National Park where they can enjoy a private guided tour of this lesser visited, atmospheric site. Have drinks at sunset on top of the main temple with views of the rainforest and lake Yaxha.

A short crossing on the Mopan River on a hand-cranked chain ferry leads to the temples and courtyard of this ancient city held within the Belize rainforest.

Ride across the Mopan River, through the jungle on horseback to Actun Can, a minimally excavated Mayan City with a major history.

Lying in the heart of the Chiquibul Forest Reserve and deep within an almost untouched jungle, explore one of the world's impressive and largest Maya Pyramids - Caracol (The Snail).

Immerse yourself in speculation of the unknown as your guide takes you through this unique and complex former city, whose most unusual feature is the complete absence of any carved stone monuments.

Spend an afternoon with a group of Yucatec Maya women and learn about a craft that they have honed and made into their livelihood: clay-pot making.

Drive into the Mountain Pine Ridge Reserve and away from most of civilization for an intimate experience at one of the most breathtaking sites in western Belize.

Nim Li Punit, or Big Hat, is a small but spectacular Maya archaeological site. Explore the three plazas and incredibly well-preserved ball court on a guided tour taking you back 1,200 years to the Late Classic Period, when the city of Nim Li Punit flourished.

Hidden within this small community, are the remnants of an ancient Maya civilization silently waiting to be explored in the cool, dark watery underground caverns of Barton Creek Cave.

Soar through the sub-tropical jungle canopy from treetop to treetop and gain a bird's eye view of the rainforest below.

Hike through the jungle, across 3 rivers, swim into this sacred cave and climb through to major interior cathedrals holding ceramic and skeletal remains from ancient sacrificial ceremonies!

Hike through this lush nature preserve and the world's first jaguar santruary

With a mixture of hiking, rappelling and climbing, you will have the chance to fully appreciate amazing cathedrals and multi-colored formations of every kind.

Venture far beyond the mangroves on a 15-mile boat trip to the mouth of Monkey River, home to birds, crocodiles, iguanas, and, of course, elusive howler monkeys.

A unique stop for animal lovers, with more than 125 different types of animals set around 29 acres of tropical savanna.

Hike through the jungle, zip line over the treetops, rappel down a waterfall, and so much more at one of the countries most adventures parks

We have a rare opportunity to guide you into the world of the jaguar as it lives today. Learn about and experience first-hand this natural jungle habitat.

Hike through the jungle to a stunning lagoon where you can float along a freshwater river through caves and jungle.

Just a short boat ride away, feels like a real castaway snorkeling in crystal blue waters and lounging on pristine beaches.

Just 11 miles off the coast of Placencia, this little national park packs a lot of paradise in, boasting a vast and diverse array of wildlife.

Explore Belize's Grand Channel with a trip to the Belize Barrier Reef, only 14 miles offshore. After a 40-minute boat ride to your dive site, you will see a wide variety of sea life, including sea turtles, moray eels, barracuda, king mackerel, eagle rays, stingrays, manta rays, and, at times, hammerhead sharks, jewfish, and dolphins.

No trip to Belize would be complete without a visit to one of Jacques Cousteau's favorite places. The Great Blue Hole is a large sinkhole, long renowned for its stunning aerial and underwater views. Almost perfectly circular, the hole stretches 1,000 feet across and plunges 400 feet down, making for an awe-inspiring sight and site.