From crystal clear turquoises to deep azures, you don’t have to go far in Belize to enjoy the beauty and healing of its waters. For one, this small country boasts 174 miles of Caribbean coastline, flanked by the second-longest barrier reef in the world. With its sought-after dive spots, stunning coral atolls, and spectacular marine life, Belize is truly a thalassophile’s haven.
Offshore Adventures and More Await in Belize
The ocean is calling, and here, answering that call can look different for every thalassophile. Wade into the sea off one of Belize’s many stretches of powder sand beaches. In the summer, it’s sure to be warm, inviting, and brilliantly blue.
Silk Caye, Placencia. Photo by the Belize Tourism Board
Don your snorkeling mask and fins. Then, venture below the surface to experience the wonder of the underwater world. Belize’s “blue planet” is teeming with biodiversity that varies from region to region.
Down south, witness the colorful coral reefs that are thriving thanks to organizations like Fragments of Hope. Watch as magnificent eagle rays glide through the water with grace. Encounter hundred-year-old loggerhead turtles, dolphins, or perhaps the rare whale shark.
Off the northern islands, swim alongside docile nurse sharks. Watch as colorful fish and marine flora paint a picture-perfect scene of life in the shallow, tropical waters.
Soothing Shades of Blue
There’s a reason Belize was hailed as one of the places with the bluest waters in the world by Travel + Leisure Magazine. Witness it first hand with a trip to the tranquil and picturesque Secret Beach, where water lovers can indulge in food and drink while admiring shades of blue.
Photo by ROEming Belize
For the thalassophile, there’s nothing quite as refreshing as being surrounded by the sea, or even just admiring its beauty from the shore. Venture to an offshore island in Belize, where the waters are clear and the sound of waves lapping against the shore help to wash away any worldly stresses.
Feeling adventurous? Seek out the world’s largest blue hole. And like Jacques Cousteau, watch as the cerulean shallows give way to dark azure. Whether you plunge into its depths or witness it from above, Belize’s Great Blue Hole is sure to be a treat.
This World Oceans Day, whether you are a thalassophile at heart or not, let’s come together to celebrate – and protect – the ocean and all that it affords us.
Happy World Oceans Day from Caribbean Culture & Lifestyle Belize.
