Anyone been to Belize?

[4Lmike]

What are some must see/must do things, and what should I avoid. I'm going for 2 weeks in Feb.

[4Lmike]

Thanks for the suggestions guys, can't wait. Caye Caulker and San Ignacio are definitely on the list...looking forward to snorkeling with sharks and manatees etc! Also going to visit the great blue hole, although I've heard mixed review about it.

[4Lmike]

Is Tikal still worth it, even after visiting Lamanai and Altun Ha? Or is it a case of seen one seen them all?

[4Lmike]

Thanks guys, and Ollie for the in-depth reply! Pics looks great. Looks like Tikal is making its way onto the list then
We had planned on doing a 4/5 day trek up Victoria Peak, but apparently the weather conditions are still not ideal at this time of year so they have said they won't take us...although I'm trying to persuade them!
So far the plan is to go cave tubing, visit ATM cave, climb Victoria Peak or do some other jungle trek, Tikal, then finish off the holiday in the cayes relaxing and snorkeling. Can't wait!

[4Lmike]

Brother D said:

P.s. if you go to Ambergris caye and arrive at the small airport looking for a drink, the 'bar' opposite the terminal isn't...

I'm intrigued...what is it then?

[4Lmike]

SimonV8ster said:

4Lmike said:

What are some must see/must do things, and what should I avoid. I'm going for 2 weeks in Feb.

So are you here or home ?

What did you get up to ?!

I'm just leaving Ambergris to go to Caye Caulker, then probably go inland to some of the places mentioned so would appreciate any info if you are ahead of me !

Sorry, only just seen this. I expect you're probably already back by now, as am I.

My 2 weeks went like this:
Started off by staying a few nights about 20mins east of San Ignacio at a place called Lower Dover. Whilst here we did cave tubing on the first day which was good fun, and then the ATM cave tour the next day. This was amazing and really interesting. Voted #1 sacred cave in the World apparently.

After this we got a bus to the border and popped over into Guatemala, where we then got a taxi to Tikal. The first day we just wondered around by ourselves. It's a pretty spectacular site with loads to see. The next day we got up at 4am for a Sunrise tour with a guide called Roxy. See took us around the whole site and certainly knew her stuff, it was good to learn the history about the place. The downsides were that there was no sunrise due to being overcast (which is quite common apparently), and the tour dragged on a bit towards the end. Didn't finish until about 9am.

That same day we got a taxi back to the border and then a bus all the way to Belize City, from where we got a water taxi to San Pedro. Quite enjoyed my time here, it had a bit of nightlife, lots of places to buy souvenirs, and a few nice restaurants - I'd recommend Blue Water (I think that's what it was called). From here we did a snorkelling trip to Hol Chan marine reserve and Shark Ray Alley. Swam with turtles, puffer fish, loads of sharks, loads of huge rays and many more. It was good, but I prefer to snorkel on my own from the shore (if there's a reef). The bits of reef that I saw didn't really live up to my expectations, but then again the best reef can probably be found on other tours to other areas.

After that we went to Caye Caulker for the last few days of the trip. I loved it there...very relaxing. Stayed in a nice private apartment called Three Little Birds which was really nice. They gave us free bikes so cycled everywhere which was handy. All we did here was relax, swim, chill out by the Split, look for crocodiles, outdoor cinema, and a pub quiz. I'd definitely recommend caye caulker to anyone visiting belize. If I remember when I'm home I'll post up some pics.