Lonely Planet
What to know before visiting Belize
For outdoor adventure, culture, fantastic food and a total unplug, go to Belize. These excellent tips will set you up for an immaculate trip.
The world's second-largest barrier reef.

“The Belize Barrier Reef is a series of coral reefs straddling the coast of Belize, roughly 300 metres (980 ft) offshore in the north and 40 kilometres (25 mi) in the south within the country limits. The Belize Barrier Reef is a 300-kilometre (190 mi) long section of the 900-kilometre (560 mi)…”