Blue Hole BelizeA Natural Wonder Part of Belize Barrier ReefThe Blue Hole Belize is located off the shores of Belize in Central America and is part of the Belize Barrier Reef. This is the second biggest reef in the world behind the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. It is by far the number one of Belize Attractions.Its form is circular with a diameter of 300 meters and more than 120 meters deep. It was formed thousands of years ago. This site was brought to world attention by Jacques-Yves Cousteau in 1971 when he brought his ship, the Calypso, in order to investigate the “Blue Hole”. If you are a diver and have been to the Blue Hole, our readers would like to read your story. Please click here
Blue Hole Belize a dream for Scuba Divers It is known that this natural wonders is seen from space. The Great Blue Hole Belize is a great destination for Scuba Divers from all over the world. They come to Belize and start their diving adventure from either Belize City or from Long Caye which is much closer to the site. What divers look for in such an important site are the crystal clear waters that allow them to go deep and explore the underwater caves full of all class of fish not see in many other places. There are many species of sharks, like the hammerheads and bull sharks, the Caribbean reef shark and the Black Tip shark. You may see giant groupers and many other species of tropical fish. In 1836 the famous biologist and evolutionist Charles Darwin paid homage to these remarkable formations when he said the Belize atolls and the Belize Barrier Reef constitute "The richest and most remarkable coral reefs in the entire western Caribbean" Today it is a popular tourist spot especially for those diving lovers. Once in Belize or any of its islands, make sure you contact a specialist that will take you there. I would not suggest you do it on your own, since there is a lot to see and understand. Search our site and the web
While Scuba diving Caribbean in the Blue Hole the corals you will see
The Inland Blue Hole There is another Belize Blue Hole which is less known to the public. It is located inland next to the capital city of Belmopan. This is like a natural pool and is part of the Herman’s Cave System and administered as a National Park. This site is available by a few stairs that take you down to the cool blue waters. The site is very popular with the people of Belize and of course, with the tourist that were lucky enough to discover it. There are parking facilities but they are limited to working hours. The same applies to the Branch River that feeds the pool. The area is spectacular in beauty because of its lush vegetation. Remember the climate is always warm in Belize, so you can swim here any time during the year.
Blue Hole Belize for Caribbean snorkeling or scuba diving
Scuba Diving in the Blue Hole Belize
Going back to our actual site the very big hole, there are many opportunities for diving. You may travel the world all the way to the South Pacific but, places like this one are rare to find. Here are a few experts that we recommend for you diving experience in the Blue Hole: Fifty miles from Caye Caulker, Lighthouse Atoll is the most remote of Belize’s three outer atolls. But your 6:00 am departure and 2-hour boat ride are rewarded by what some say is the best diving in the Caribbean, including the marquee dive to the Great Blue Hole. Belize Diving Services offers two distinctly different experiences on this atoll. Monday is a moderate dive day with a daily maximum depth of about 80 ft. You will explore the atoll’s diverse ecosystem, characterized by many apex predators and spectacular coral formations. We usually go to the more pristine and less crowded dive sites such as Sponge Bob, Angel Wall, and Painted Wall. Sponges and other soft coral at these sites are huge.
Caye Caulker in the Belize Barrier Reef Hugh Parkey's Belize Adventures The late Hugh Parkey, founder of Hugh Parkey's Belize Dive Connection, had a deep appreciation of the marine environment. Hugh was delighted in sharing that passion with his guests and did so with an unwavering commitment to providing a high level of personalized service and attention. This manifested itself in an uncanny knack for making his guests feel comfortable and secure. Hugh Parkey’s Belize Adventures feature unique Belize experiences encompassing: • Accommodations and guest services on our 186 acre private island Throughout, our promise to you is "service the Hugh Parkey way". We invite you to experience Belize with Hugh Parkey's Belize Adventures.
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