With the second largest barrier reef in the world and many small cayes, atolls and sunken boats to discover, Belize is a diver's paradise. The offshore islands sit like jewels upon the Caribbean Sea, powder white sand and warm clear waters welcome visitors. The mainland is equally as stunning with a thick green jungle covered mountains, aquamarine rivers and some of the most stunning Mayan ruins in the region visitors have numerous areas to explore. An adventurer's paradise, this little country offers a wide variety of activities. Here are a few adventures to wet your appetite…cave tubing, diving the blue hole, explore the ruins at Xunantinch, go birding in one of the many nature reserves and parks, kayak along the coast, hike Mountain Pine ridge or kick back in a hammock and enjoy the gentle breeze. Accommodations and dining are available for all budgets and getting around the country is relatively easy.