Blue Hole
Plummet into the depths of the Blue Hole: the startlingly vivid blue sinkhole measures 300m (1,000ft) across and over 120m (400ft) deep and is considered one of the best dive sites in the world.

Snorkel
Belize has the longest barrier reef in the Western hemisphere and covers 296km (185 miles), including a nearly continuous wall of coral stretching almost 224km (140 miles) from Mexico to the Sapodilla Cayes.

Shark Ray Alley
Swim with the nurse sharks and stingrays in the crystal-clear waters of Hol Chan Marine Reserve.

Caye Caulker
Windsurf or kite surf off Caye Caulker. The water is so clear beneath, it may be possible to spot fish, stingrays and even dolphins. The best wind conditions usually occur from February to June.

Bird Spotting
Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary is most notable for its jaribu stork population and is also home to howler monkeys, crocodiles, coatimundis, turtles and iguanas.

Manatee-watching
Join a tour at the Swallow Caye Marine Sanctuary: these gentle aquatic mammals are an endangered species, typically growing to about 3m (9.8ft) long.

Sailing
The beautiful bay at Placencia has gentle winds will push you along the azure waters.

St Herman's Blue Hole National Park
The turquoise waters of the Blue Hole, a 7.6m- (25ft-) deep collapsed sinkhole, are a popular swimming spot. The park is home to an abundance of birds, animals, flora and St Herman's Cave, an ancient Mayan cave.

Hummingbird Highway
Go caving and spelunking. Belize's interior hides thousands of caves. The most accessible is Rio Frio Cave in the Mountain Pine Ridge area. Others which are easy to visit include Che Chem Ha Cave in Cayo district and Blue Creek Cave in Toledo.

Go hiking
Hike along the Macal River in Cayo district to the Hidden Valley Falls, one of the largest waterfalls in Central America. See hundreds of different bird species and mammals along the way.

See Contact Addresses for further tourist information.