Stay : A week in Belize
Whether you're traveling to Mexico, Guatemala or even the USA, you can easily organize a week-long getaway to Belize to enjoy its remarkable sites.
Summary of the stay
Best time to go
7 days
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Detail of the stay : A week in Belize - 7 days
Day 1: Arrival in Belize City
Steps: Belize City
Check into your hotel, then stroll through the 's historic districts to discover its colonial architecture with typical Creole influences. Dinner by the water at Birds Isle Restaurant for a first taste of the Caribbean Sea.
Day 2: History and nature
Steps: Altun Ha, Crooked Tree
Wake up and head for the archaeological site ofAltun Ha (approx. 1 hour's drive to the site), lunch in one of the restaurants surrounding the site, then on to Crooked Tree for an overnight stay in an authentic village in the heart of a nature reserve much appreciated by birdwatchers.
Day 3: Discover the Mayan culture
Head for Lamanai, a Mayan archaeological site renowned for its splendor, and in the early afternoon return to Belize City to catch the ferry to San Pedro at the end of the day (1.5-hour trip between Belize City and San Pedro). Check-in at your hotel.
Day 4: Exploration of the seabed and a lazy afternoon
Steps: San Pedro
The first half-day in the islands is devoted to discovering the Hol Chan Marine Reserve on a diving expedition, which usually also includes a stopover at Shark Ray Alley. Return for lunch, to be taken in one of the many restaurants in the central district of San Pedro. In the afternoon, stroll through the few streets of the town, and enjoy a relaxing massage or spa session.
HOL CHAN MARINE RESERVE
Day 5: The impressive Grand Trou Bleu
Steps: Lighthouse Reef
Spend the day discovering the Great Blue Hole (4-hour round trip). Return at the end of the day, and enjoy a relaxing musical moment in one of Ambergris Caye's bars.
THE GREAT BLUE HOLE
Day 6: Caye Caulker coral island
Steps: Caye Caulker
Wake up and head for Caye Caulker (45-minute ferry ride from San Pedro), where you'll discover the island and its beach, promising plenty of idle time. Spend the night on Caye Caulker and enjoy its Caribbean nightlife and reggae soundtrack.
Day 7: End of stay
Steps: Belize City
Depending on your flight schedule, departure in the morning or early afternoon by ferry to Belize City, then on to the international airport for your return flight.
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