The only English speaking country in Central America, Belize is warm and welcoming, offering unbelievable adventure on the mainland and along the second longest barrier reef in the world, stretching 300 kilometres. This unspoilt, peaceful nation sits between Mexico to the north and Guatemala to the west. Numerous mangrove systems both offshore and along the coast create a tremendous wetland environment. Inland there are mountains, tropical rainforests and the Mayan heritage to discover. World-class dive sites can be explored in the protected lagoons, along the walls of the barrier reef and on the outer offshore atolls, the 'Blue Hole' on Lighthouse Reef being the most famous. Divers head to Gladden Spit from Apr-Jun for the best opportunity of a whale shark encounter during the annual migration season.