Start: Bozeman
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Belize City
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Ferry
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San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
— 2 nights
Ferry to Belize City, Bus to San Ignacio
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San Ignacio
— 2 nights
Drive
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Placencia
— 2 nights
Fly
End: Bozeman
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Belize City — 2 nights
Belize's biggest urban center, Belize City is a culturally diverse seaside destination.On the 19th (Thu), get to know the resident critters at The Belize Zoo and then relax and float downstream with a rafting and tubing tour. On the 20th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: delve into the distant past at Altun Ha and then learn more about the world around you at St John's Cathedral.
For ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Belize City attractions site.
Bozeman, USA to Belize City is an approximately 11-hour flight. You can also drive. The time zone changes from Mountain Standard Time (MST) to Central Standard Time (CST), which is usually a 1 hour difference. In January, Belize City is warmer than Bozeman - with highs of 81°F and lows of 69°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Fri) so you can ride a ferry to San Pedro.
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San Pedro, Ambergris Caye — 2 nights
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San Pedro evolved from small fishing village and now represents one of the most visited locations in Belize.Start off your visit on the 21st (Sat): take the plunge with a skydiving experience and then see the vivid underwater world at Hol Chan Marine Reserve. On the 22nd (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: stop by Belizean Breezes Soap Co. and More, see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour, and then soothe aching muscles at some of the top local wellness centers.
To find photos, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the San Pedro day trip planning app.
Traveling by ferry from Belize City to San Pedro takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can fly. Expect a daytime high around 81°F in January, and nighttime lows around 69°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sun) early enough to travel to San Ignacio.
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San Ignacio — 2 nights
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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 23rd (Mon), steep yourself in history at Xunantunich Mayan Ruins and then delve into the distant past at Cahal Pech. On the 24th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: tour the pleasant surroundings at Green Iguana Conservation Project and then Head underground at ATM Cave Belize- Actun Tunichil Muknal.
For ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our San Ignacio attractions app.
Traveling by combination of ferry and bus from San Pedro to San Ignacio takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight, car, and bus; or do a combination of ferry and bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Placencia.
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Placencia — 2 nights
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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 25th (Wed): take in the exciting artwork at Lola Art Studio and then step off the mainland to explore Laughing Bird Caye National Park.
To see other places to visit, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Placencia trip itinerary maker site.
You can drive from San Ignacio to Placencia in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In January, daytime highs in Placencia are 80°F, while nighttime lows are 67°F. You will have some time to spend on the 26th (Thu) before leaving for home.
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Belize travel guide
Belize boasts a long coastline along the Caribbean Sea and serves as one of the world's top destinations for snorkeling and scuba diving. In a country providing a home for many different ethnic communities, a holiday in Belize ensures visitors experience a blend of cultures sharing a small land endowed with grand natural beauty. As you tour Belize, you'll see dense broadleaf forests sheltering a staggering variety of birds, ancient Maya ruins providing a palpable history lesson, and tiny coastal villages making up in hospitality what they lack in tourist infrastructure. Still relatively unexplored by foreigners, the country offers travelers a chance to experience pristine scenery free of big crowds and pushy souvenir vendors.
