Category: Belize Travel Guide

Belize travel guide articles from Itza Resort help travelers plan the journey to Lighthouse Reef Atoll, the Great Blue Hole, Long Caye, Half Moon Caye, and other reef-to-jungle experiences. These guides explain access, transfers, timing, diving logistics, trip planning, and how to choose the right Belize experience.

Islands of Lighthouse Reef Atoll

Aerial view of Northern Caye showing the airstrip and surrounding lagoon at Lighthouse Reef Atoll, Belize.

Islands of Lighthouse Reef Atoll Exploring the Islands of Lighthouse Reef Atoll: Beyond the Great Blue Hole When most people think about Lighthouse Reef Atoll, they think about one thing: the Great Blue Hole. The famous circular sinkhole has become one of the most recognizable diving destinations on Earth, attracting divers, snorkelers, and adventurers from […]

15 interesting facts about Great Blue Hole you didn’t know

Scuba divers swimming beneath massive stalactites inside the Great Blue Hole, Lighthouse Reef Atoll, Belize

15 Interesting Facts About the Great Blue Hole 15 Interesting Facts About the Great Blue Hole The Great Blue Hole is one of the most photographed natural wonders in the world. From the air, it appears as a perfect dark blue circle surrounded by the turquoise waters of Lighthouse Reef Atoll, Belize. Divers travel thousands […]

Jacques Cousteau Great Blue Hole Belize

Illustration of Jacques Cousteau, the research vessel Calypso, and Belize's Great Blue Hole at Lighthouse Reef Atoll, highlighting the famous 1971 expedition that helped bring global attention to the Blue Hole.

Jacques Cousteau and the Great Blue Hole Jacques Cousteau and the Great Blue Hole: The Expedition That Put Belize on the Diving Map When people talk about the Great Blue Hole, one name almost always appears: Jacques Cousteau. For decades, divers have repeated the story that Cousteau called Belize’s Blue Hole one of the world’s […]

What Is the Great Blue Hole

Aerial view of the Great Blue Hole in Belize at Lighthouse Reef Atoll

What Is the Great Blue Hole in Belize? What Is the Great Blue Hole in Belize? What’s Inside & Why It’s Famous Most people recognize the Great Blue Hole from aerial photographs. A nearly perfect dark-blue circle surrounded by the turquoise waters of Lighthouse Reef Atoll, Belize. But what exactly is it? Is it a […]

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