Belize Beach Town Destinations

Belize Beach Town Destinations

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Belize borders the Caribbean Sea and is home to a huge number of islands, including Ambergris Caye and Caye Caulker. Not surprisingly, there are many wonderful beaches here. Beach destinations offer you easy access to Belize's bountiful marine treasures. Snorkeling and scuba diving around the coral reefs of Glover's Reef Atoll (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) is delightful, as is simply lounging oceanside with a cold drink.

The beaches in Belize have brown or white sand, and border beautiful turquoise waters. Some towns are lively — like Placencia Village with its reggae bars, while others are more relaxed — such as the fishing village of Hopkins. The accommodations in these destinations range from full-service resorts to simple wooden cabanas. Needless to say, the seafood is plentiful and fresh in all of these places.

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Placencia Village

Placencia Village

At Placencia Beach, visitors and locals mingle around the beach volleyball nets. There’s a popular boardwalk next to the beach — find somewhere to dine al fresco after working up an appetite in the sun and sand. You can also visit bars where reggae music sets the mood for a fun, laid-back evening. Resorts put you right on the sand, and you can find plenty of all-inclusive, luxury options. Or, opt for a thatched roof cabin, designed to look like a traditional home but quite plush on the inside. Besides the popular beaches near town, you can take a boating trip to get to more remote beaches. Laughing Bird Caye is a popular destination for a day trip — it has soft sand beaches and nearby reefs for you to explore on a snorkeling trip.
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Hopkins

Hopkins

At its heart, Hopkins is still a sleepy, idyllic fishing village. Getting around in a golf cart makes the whole town feel like a seaside amusement park. You'll see locals fishing off the docks near the center of town. Beachside hotels and resorts make it easy to access the best strips of beach in Hopkins. Explore the village on foot or bicycle to really take your time enjoying the fresh ocean air.
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Caye Caulker

Caye Caulker

Although there aren't beaches per se in Caye Caulker, there are docks where you can admire the blue expanse of the ocean. There’s also the famous “Split” where you can wade between the two sides of the island, making for a unique seaside experience. The reef near this caye’s coast keeps the water nice and calm. Caye Caulker may not have a sandy coast, but it is nearby lovely, remote beaches on adjacent cayes. Take a boat tour south of Caye Caulker to reach the Turneffe Islands, an island chain near the Lighthouse Reef with sparkling, white-sand beaches. Find beachside resorts where you’ll have spectacular views of the clear, turquoise water. Many of these spots come with their own decks, where you can watch boats returning from exotic snorkeling and diving tours.
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Take a look at other fascinating destinations to explore while you visit Belize.

Ambergris Caye
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Dangriga
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Corozal
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Turneffe Islands
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South Water Caye
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Seine Bight
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Glover's Reef Atoll
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Little Frenchman Caye
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