Belize Barrier Reef, Belize

Belize Barrier Reef, the Western Hemisphere’s largest reef system, stretches 300 km along Belize’s coast. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it dazzles with its Great Blue Hole, hundreds of cayes, and vibrant marine life—including manatees, sea turtles, and 500+ fish species. Threatened by climate change, its protected zones (like Hol Chan Marine Reserve) showcase successful conservation. Snorkelers and divers flock to its crystal waters, where coral gardens and whale sharks reveal nature’s artistry. A fragile underwater Eden.