BEST TIME TO VISIT December to April  VISA REQUIREMENTS No requirement for tourist stay under 30 days  HEALTH ADVICE www.cdc.gov/travel  TIME DIFFERENCE -4 hours GMT  POPULATION 260,000  LANGUAGE English & Spanish  CAPITAL CITY Belmopan  CURRENCY Belize Dollar  VACCINATIONS www.tmb.ie (Tropical Medical Bureau)  NOT TO BE MISSED Placencia–Lobsterfest–last week in June Migration of whale shark, the largest fish in the world that passes through local waters from March to May Lamanai- one of Belizes largest archaeological sites deep within the jungle.

Belize Holidays

Belize, nestled between Mexico and Guatemala, features world class diving in the longest barrier reef in the Western Hemisphere, some of the longest caving systems in the world and a selection of Mayan sites.  Animals and wildlife along with fishing, diving and snorkelling are just some of the things to see and do in Belize.  Combine Belize with Mexico, Guatemala or Honduras for an unforgettable Central American experience.

Placencia
A former fishing village, Placencia is ideal for a relaxing holiday with great opportunities for diving, fishing and snorkelling.  Placencia is also a base to visit the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary, the world’s first jaguar sanctuary and Monkey River, home to howler monkeys, manatees and toucans.

Belize City
Belize City is the largest city in Belize and the base from which to visit the world famous Belize Zoo.