Line 4 · Beach

Belize with kids

Cayes & jungle

Best timeDec–Apr
Getting thereFly
Good forBeach, Wildlife & national parks, History & culture
DocumentsPassport needed

Snorkeling the barrier reef off Caye Caulker, cave tubing, Mayan ruins, and a jungle lodge with howler monkeys.

English is the official language, which makes it easy for families. Short flights from the US.

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What it costs

Example for 2 adults and 2 kids, 5 days, including lodging, food and activities. Gas or flights depend on where you live, so price it from your ZIP for the full total.

Where you stayEstimated total*
Budget (1★)$2,640
Mid-range (3★)$3,320
Luxury (5★)$5,370

*Planning estimate from typical recent prices, before travel, with an 8% buffer. Holiday weeks and school breaks cost more.

Best time to go

  1. JanBest
  2. FebBest
  3. MarBest
  4. AprBest
  5. MayGood
  6. JunGood
  7. JulGood
  8. AugGood
  9. SepOff
  10. OctOff
  11. NovOff
  12. DecBest

Top attractions in Cayes & jungle

  1. Belize Barrier ReefSecond-largest in the world
  2. Great Blue HoleFamous sinkhole
  3. Hol Chan & Shark Ray AlleyMarine reserve
  4. Caye CaulkerGo slow
  5. Ambergris CayeSan Pedro
  6. XunantunichMaya ruins
  7. Actun Tunichil MuknalATM cave
  8. Belize ZooNative animals
  9. Cockscomb Basin Wildlife SanctuaryJaguar reserve
  10. LamanaiRiver ruins

Where to eat in Cayes & jungle

  1. Hidden Treasure$$$San Pedro
  2. Elvi's Kitchen$$San Pedro
  3. Errolyn's House of Fry Jacks$Breakfast
  4. Rasta Pasta$$Caye Caulker
  5. Hode's Place$$San Ignacio
  6. Ko-Ox Han-nah$$San Ignacio

Things to do

  1. Snorkel Hol ChanNurse sharks and rays
  2. Cave tubingNohoch Che'en
  3. Explore the ATM caveCheck age rules
  4. Climb El CastilloXunantunich
  5. Boat up the New River to LamanaiCrocodiles
  6. Jungle ziplineSeveral
  7. Golf cart around San PedroMain way to get around
  8. Night tour at the Belize ZooNocturnal animals
  9. Green Iguana Conservation ProjectSan Ignacio
  10. Scenic flight over the Blue HoleBest way to see it

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