9 days in Belize Itinerary

Belize's biggest urban center, Belize City is a culturally diverse seaside destination.

On the 29th (Sun), get to know the resident critters at The Belize Zoo and then stop by Moho Chocolate. On the 30th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: get outside with Goff's Caye, get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and then appreciate the history behind The Belize Sign Monument.

For traveler tips, more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Belize City travel route builder site.

Tokyo, Japan to Belize City is an approximately 22-hour flight. You'll gain 15 hours traveling from Tokyo to Belize City due to the time zone difference. Plan for much hotter temperatures traveling from Tokyo in December, with highs in Belize City at °C and lows at °C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Mon) early enough to go by car to San Ignacio.

The cultural hub of the district, San Ignacio neatly blends tourism and tradition, expats and indigenous peoples into a convincingly authentic, but modern and welcoming inland town.

On the 31st (Tue), contemplate the long history of Xunantunich Mayan Ruins, view the masterpieces at Cappello's Art Gallery, and then delve into the distant past at Cahal Pech Mayan Ruins & Museum. On the next day, stroll through Green Iguana Conservation Project and then explore the fascinating underground world of ATM Cave Belize- Actun Tunichil Muknal.

For ratings, traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the San Ignacio road trip tool.

Traveling by car from Belize City to San Ignacio takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or take a bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Wed) so you can travel to San Pedro.

San Pedro evolved from small fishing village and now represents one of the most visited locations in Belize.

On the 2nd (Thu), see what you can catch with a fishing tour, take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and then view the masterpieces at Belizean Arts. Here are some ideas for day two: look for gifts at Caye Coffee Roasting Co. and then explore the wealth of natural beauty at Bacalar Chico National Park and Marine Reserve.

To find ratings, reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our San Pedro sightseeing planning app.

Traveling by flight from San Ignacio to San Pedro takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and ferry. In January in San Pedro, expect temperatures between °C during the day and °C at night. You will leave for home on the 4th (Sat).