Things To Do
Cerros Mayan Ruins
Located right on the coast (a rare find for Maya sites!), Cerros is just a short boat or car ride away. It’s a peaceful, partially unexcavated site where you can climb a 60-foot temple for an incredible panoramic view of Corozal Bay. It’s rarely crowded, so you’ll feel like you have the ancient world all to yourself.
Shipstern Conservation & Management Area
For the nature lovers, Shipstern is a must. It covers over 20,000 acres of untouched forest and lagoons. You can visit the butterfly botanical garden or climb the 75-foot observation tower to see across the canopy all the way to the sea. Keep an eye out for toucans, egrets, and—if you're lucky—local wildlife like tapirs or foxes.
Take a Village Tour of Sarteneja
Sarteneja is a charming, traditional fishing village known for its master boat builders. Spend an hour or two walking the seafront, visiting the local wooden sailboat workshops, and grabbing a "Pantí Ripper" (coconut rum and pineapple) at a local bar. It’s the only place in mainland Belize where you can watch the sun set directly over the water.