13 days in Belize Itinerary

San Pedro evolved from small fishing village and now represents one of the most visited locations in Belize.

Attractions like Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Spas & Wellness make great kid-friendly stops. Spend the 4th (Sat) exploring nature at Bacalar Chico National Park and Marine Reserve. There's lots more to do: see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour, explore and take pictures at Shark Ray Alley, tour the pleasant surroundings at Mexico Rocks, and look for gifts at Belizean Breezes Soap Co. and More.

To find more things to do, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, read San Pedro trip planner.

Denver, USA to San Pedro is an approximately 8-hour flight. You can also do a combination of bus and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. The time zone difference moving from Mountain Standard Time (MST) to Central Standard Time (CST) is 1 hour. Expect much warmer evenings in San Pedro when traveling from Denver in June, with lows around 78°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Mon) so you can catch the ferry to Belize City.

Belize's biggest urban center, Belize City is a culturally diverse seaside destination.

Kick off your visit on the 7th (Tue): see the interesting displays at Museum of Belize, then admire nature's wide array of creatures at The Belize Zoo, and then explore the fascinating underground world of Nohoch Che'en Caves Branch Archaeological Reserve. Here are some ideas for day two: explore the ancient world of Altun Ha and then take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports.

To see other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, read Belize City trip maker.

Getting from San Pedro to Belize City by ferry takes about 2 hours. Other options: fly. Expect a daytime high around 88°F in June, and nighttime lows around 78°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Wed) so you can go by car to San Ignacio.

The cultural hub of the district, San Ignacio neatly blends tourism and tradition, expats and indigenous peoples into a convincingly authentic, but modern and welcoming inland town.

On the 9th (Thu), stroll through Green Iguana Conservation Project and then Head underground at ATM Cave Belize- Actun Tunichil Muknal. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: get a new perspective on nature at Chaa Creek Natural History Museum and then steep yourself in history at Xunantunich Mayan Ruins.

For photos, more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the San Ignacio trip itinerary maker site.

Drive from Belize City to San Ignacio in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Fri) early enough to drive to Hopkins.

Advertised as the "Friendliest Village in Belize," Hopkins remains a small fishing settlement on a stretch of golden coastline that offers plenty of modern amenities.

Start off your visit on the 11th (Sat): hike along Outback Trails and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Preserve. Here are some ideas for day two: stop by Golden Gifts and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Glover's Reef Marine Reserve.

For more things to do, other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Hopkins trip builder app.

Traveling by car from San Ignacio to Hopkins takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In June, plan for daily highs up to 88°F, and evening lows to 78°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sun) so you can drive to Placencia.

Once a humble fishing village, Placencia has been transformed into a leading tourist destination, with its focus primarily on outdoor activity and natural exploration.

Start off your visit on the 13th (Mon): step off the mainland to explore Pumpkin Caye and then head off the coast to Laughing Bird Caye National Park. On the 14th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports.

To see where to stay, maps, reviews, and tourist information, read our Placencia day trip planning tool.

Drive from Hopkins to Placencia in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or fly. Expect a daytime high around 89°F in June, and nighttime lows around 74°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 14th (Tue) to allow time for the flight back home.