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1. Placencia ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Caye Caulker ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Silk Caye

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4. Hopkins Village

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5. Ambergris Caye

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6. Half Moon Caye

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7. Southwest Caye

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Belize is home to a large mainland island and hundreds of smaller surrounding barrier islands. The island nation is one of the Caribbean's premiere spots for snorkeling and diving, surrounded by the beautiful 190-mile Belize Barrier Reef, part of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System, the second-largest barrier reef in the world.

Pristine beaches abound at a variety of tourist areas, including the charming San Pedro Town on Ambergris Caye and the nightlife-heavy Caye Caulker.

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