San Pedro Belize Map

Belize Districts and Major Marine Features

Belize has 6 districts, which are more or less the same thing as a county. They are, north to south, Corozal, Orange Walk, Belize, Cayo, Stann Creek, and Toledo. Sometimes the district name is synonymous with the name of the major city in that district. For example, if a Belizean says he is "going to Stann Creek", he means Dangriga.

The #1 marine destination in Belize is Ambergris Caye, which is the largest island in the country. Here you will find hundreds of hotels and lodges.

The Belize Barrier Reef is the second longest in the world, after the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. Its 200-mile long coral wall protects the country from storms, and is the reason there is no surf in Belize except out past the Barrier Reef.

There is so much to do in Belize. Many of our guests use one of our adventure trips as a nucleus of a longer vacation, extending their stay either before or after their trip with us. The information provided on the things to do in Belize page will help with Belize trip planning. Use this map of Belize, Central America to help visualize the best order to arrange activities

Map of Belize City

Belize City has an unsavory reputation, which is somewhat deserved. You should not walk alone at night, but it is safe to walk around during the day, provided you adopt a confident attitude. If you're worried, stay at one of the better hotels and take cabs within the city. The map below includes locations of all of our recommendations of places to eat and stay, and things to do in the city of Belize. For more information on our recommendations, visit our Belize page.