There is no place like this. You could spend a lifetime exploring this little country and not see it all its pristine, secret places. Long known as "Mother Nature’s best kept secret," it's possible to hop from a subtropical jungle to the second largest reef on earth within a few miles. Here, you can travel discover ancient Mayan worlds, drift through underwater gardens, or just relax in a hammock.

Boasting the largest reef in the Western Hemisphere, Belize offers diving in crystal-clear azure waters, snorkeling amid vast sea life, or the chance to catch a Flats Slam (landing a tarpon, a bonefish, and a permit—all in one day). Inland adventure abounds with the exploration of excavated Mayan ruins, horseback riding, cave exploring trips and more.