We have a selection of guidebooks to some of our most popular countries in Latin America. Written by our specialists, they detail destination information, a wildlife guide, some suggested itineraries and plenty more to inspire your holiday. Fill in the form below and if you live in UK, your guidebook will arrive by post within the next couple of days. For those who live abroad, we will send this via a PDF to your email.
For such a tiny country, Belize is jam-packed with things to make your jaw-drop. From world-class snorkelling and diving, lush green jungle and rolling hills, Caribbean white powdered beaches and an entire Maya civilisation to uncover - Belize has a lot to offer. Crowd free and wildlife filled, it’s the perfect destination to enjoy. So much so the Latin America guys have narrowed down the top 5 reasons why you should give it a chance…
Belize is home to the second longest barrier reef in the world, spanning the country’s entire coastline. With over 70 hard coral species, 36 soft coral species, over 400 species of fish, and the occasional hammerhead or whale shark, this underwater world is one of the best places on the planet to go snorkelling or diving. With 185 miles of reef, 450 small islands and atolls, knowing where to start is tricky! Therefore our guys on the Latin America team have narrowed down the top 5 dives sites they think is worth a mention.
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Placencia is a dream destination if you love white sandy beaches, warm azure sea and low-key tourism. The authentic and colourful Creole town has a handful of restaurants serving local cuisine and a couple of beachfront reggae bars offering fresh fruit smoothies by day and hand-crafted cocktails after sunset. On the other side of town, you will find the shallow estuary of Placencia lagoon, home to elusive crocodiles, soaring birds and manatees. Visit on a boat trip or go kayaking for a unique experience to explore the mangroves. Snorkelling off the coast of Placencia is a must, with Gladden Spit, Silk Caye Marine Reserve and Laughing Bird National Park quite literally on your doorstep.
There are a couple of noteworthy day trips from Placencia, for example Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary & Jaguar Preserve. It is recognised internationally as the world’s first jaguar preserve and is known for its spectacular waterfalls, nature trails, and rich diversity of neotropical birds. It is inhabited by Jaguars but you would have to be extremely lucky to get a glimpse of these elusive big cats.
A bit further along the coast is the coastal town of Hopkins, where you can take a snorkelling trip to Tobacco Reef and you might be lucky enough to see one of the shy manatees that inhabit the sea grass prairies. Or if you like adventure, take to the sky at Bocawina Rainforest Resort and ride the longest zip-line in Belize during the day or even at night time.