In the former cradle of the Mayan empire, Belize is one of the world's top ecotourism destinations. Topside, tropical rainforests are populated by exotic birds, monkeys and wild cats, while offshore lie the world's second-largest barrier reef and three of the Western Hemisphere's four coral atolls.
Shallow reefs ring the more than 450 cayes and islets, while towering walls plunge into the sea. More than 400 fish species and a host of corals and invertebrates shelter in the warm Caribbean waters. This book explores 66 of the best dive sites off Belize, with full-color photos throughout.
You'll get specific information on:
Dive site topography and access
Common and hazardous marine life
Diving services on the mainland, cayes and atolls
Travel logistics and topside attractions
10 easy-to-read maps
Lonely Planet
3rd Edition
Mark Webster
Published June 2002
136 pp / 11 maps
