Belize is the ultimate scuba diving destination — home to the longest Barrier Reef in the Western Hemisphere, offering the best diving spots you can dream of. Furthermore, the clear warm waters let you explore vibrant coral species and abundant marine life. Enjoy the clear warm waters as you explore the underwater world viewing a variety of fishes and beautiful living coral species. The Belize Barrier Reef is 185 miles long made up of a sequence of coral reef bordering the coast of Belize. Some of the best dive spots in Belize occur at the three Caribbean atolls:
Turneffe Atoll
Turneffe atoll is the largest of the three and is situated 20 miles east of Belize City. The atoll measures 30 miles long and 10 miles wide was declared a national marine reserve by the government of Belize in 2012. The most visited sites in the Turneffe atoll is the Elbow.
The Elbow – located South tip of Turneffe Atoll with a depth of 60 to 120 feet/18 to 36 meters. This area consist of a large area consumed of Mangroves.In addition, the most visited site is the Elbow, a steep wall teeming with marine life. The Mangroves creates the perfect habitat for threatened marine species. Learn more about tours to this site by visiting Splash Dive Center.
Glover’s Reef Atoll
Glover’s Reef Atoll is the southernmost of the three atolls off the coast of Belize. Perfect for divers seeking the excitement of experiencing diving with a profusion of marine life. The southern part of Glovers is approximately 30 nautical miles from Placencia, a journey which takes a little more than an hour and a half. As a result, the pristine waters allow for viewing of unique coral formations and a variety of marine life. Learn more about tours to this site by visiting Splash Dive Center.
Lighthouse Reef
The Lighthouse reef is the farthest offshore and thus is the most remote of the three atolls. The atoll measures 28 miles from north to south and varies in length from 2–6 miles. According to Dive The World, experienced divers therefore consider this the best diving area in the Caribbean. The visibility is approximately 20-40 m and is great to view large and small animals, reef life and health, underwater photography, and wall dives. Popular dive sites include: Half moon wall, located South Half Moon Caye, Lighthouse Atolland Long Caye, with multiple dive sites on the north, west and east sides of Long Caye, Lighthouse Atoll. Moreover, popular dive sites include Half Moon Wall and Long Caye. Learn more about tours to this site by visiting Splash Dive Center.
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