Plongée à Belize Barrier Reef — Belize
Belize's barrier reef stretches 300km and includes three offshore atolls — Turneffe, Lighthouse, and Glover's — each offering distinct diving. The UNESCO World Heritage reef system is the largest in the Western Hemisphere and supports a staggering diversity of marine life, from wall dives to shallow patch reefs teeming with tropical fish.
- Score
- 58.8
- Visibilité
- 12–30m
- Température
- 28–29°C
- Meilleurs mois
- March, April, May
SCORE
17.9222°N
-87.9697°E
Belize's barrier reef stretches 300km and includes three offshore atolls — Turneffe, Lighthouse, and Glover's — each offering distinct diving. The UNESCO World Heritage reef system is the largest in the Western Hemisphere and supports a staggering diversity of marine life, from wall dives to shallow patch reefs teeming with tropical fish.
The Western Hemisphere's Largest Barrier Reef
Score Breakdown
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Marine Life
40.0Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.
Key Species
Dive Types
Traveling with Non-Divers?
Your non-diving travel companions will find plenty to enjoy topside while you're underwater. Here are some activities to consider.
Activities for Non-Divers
Nearby Cultural Sites
- Xunantunich Mayan ruins
- Altun Ha ruins
- Belize Museum (Belize City)
Non-Diver Score
Good topside options for non-diving companions.
Safety & Emergency
Chamber on Ambergris Caye; hospital in Belize City; air ambulance to Merida or Guatemala City
Top Operators
Ambergris Divers
PADI
Ecologic Divers
PADI