Belize Vacation Guide
BEST OF BELIZE
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There are so many things to see and
do in Ambergris Caye, the surrounding sea and mainland Belize, that you can be as active as you want to be.
When you arrive at Mata Rocks, our front desk can assist you with arrangements for optional tours and activities. Close by, we can recommend short jaunts to San Pedro. Or, help you arrange full-day trips to the mainland for exploration.
For detailed information, see our section on Belize Tours and activities including rates
Mayan History and Ruins
Stand on the land the Mayans walked some hundreds of years ago. Even if you aren't a history buff or archaeologist, you'll find these ancient ruins fascinating. You can admire them from the ground or climb to the top and see the lush surrounding area. There are mainland day trips to many of the ruins. Some of the famous Mayan ruins locations include Altun Ha, Caracol, Chechem
Ha Pottery Caves, Lamanai, Tikal, and Xunantunich.
Excursion Information and rates for Mayan ruins.
The Great Belize Barrier Reef
Just a half mile from our beach lies the home of fragile corals, gem colored sponges and fish that look like fantasies. The entire system stretches from the Yucatan Peninsula to South America. More than 185 miles long, the reef system houses the greatest coral in the western hemisphere. Divers delight in coral reef walls and pinnacles. Three coral rings forming atolls, farther from the shore, offer more sea life.
Among the named places to visit underwater, one is Mata Rocks or Mata Cut! Most sections of the reef with very interesting formations or fish have been named, and there are dozens of them.
MATA CUT is a pass through the barrier reef, just a few miles north of Punta Arena Canyons. Remains of an old barge some call Changa's Wreck lies just inside the reef in less than 10 ft. of water. Beautiful soft corals and sponges cling to the barge frame giving it an aura of an underwater Rose Bowl parade float. Snappers have made their home in the remains of the hull. Nearby you may spot stingrays, starfish conches, triggerfish, parrotfish, trumpetfish, bluestriped grunts, blue tang and other incredibly colored tropical fish.
The Blue Hole, easily identifiable from the air, is one of the most popular and notable dive sites.
Much detail is available on the web about almost every dive location. Just search for the word "Belize" and the dive site name and you'll be sure to get lots of detailed results.
Don't miss our Belize Dive Packages! We offer stand-alone dive packages and dive packages including accommodations.
Snorkel in the Caribbean
If snorkeling is your preference, try one of our Belize boat trips or a snorkeling trip.
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Caving
When you'd rather be underground than underwater, Belize's vast natural wonders include several cool and interesting caves. In western Belize -in the Cayo District- there are hundreds of caves. The newest jungle cave experience is at Actun Tunichil Muknal. Opened in 1989, it boasts a fine collection of artifacts. For a wild watery cave adventure, Caves Branch has guided tubing excursions. Some of the more popular caves to visit include Che Chem Ha, Rio Frio, St. Herman's, Barton Creek Cave, Cayo Blue Creek, Toledo Ben Loman's, and Manatee Lagoon. The mysteries and legends surrounding the caves and their place in the Mayan history continue to this day. You've lots to see caving Belize.
Ask us about a caving adventure or take a look at our cave tubing day excursion.
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Fishing
Avid anglers will enjoy 
the variety of Permit, Bonefish, Snook, Snapper, Tarpon, Barracuda, Tuna, Wahoo and Kingfish found in our waters. Waters surrounding Ambergris Caye are the
perfect place for a chance at the "Grand Slam". For those who enjoy a day at sea, and the thrill of a catch, our bountiful waters can give you plenty of excitement and pleasure.
But you don't have to have a lot of fishing experience to have a lot of fun trying your hand at catching fish. Ask us about a Belize fishing trip to suit you.
Take a look at our fishing trip rates, services and amenities.
What else?
Belize has Manatees! You can take a boat trip to visit their habitat.
To get an uncommom view of Ambergris caye, there's parasailing, sea kayaking and windsurfing.
We've got details, including rates on our Belize Activities & Tours page.
Relax and enjoy the ocean scenery!
Belize is beautiful and exotically romantic. If you haven't been here before, you will be amazed by the color and clarity of our part of the Caribbean Sea. Many people find it ever so relaxing to sit on our beach and watch the water gently undulate - especially after an adventuresome day.
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