Hol Chan Marine Reserve⚠ data unverified
Belize · North America · Caribbean Sea
4.0
/ 5
★★★★☆
Reef diving with a well-rounded site — ideal for newcomers.
Level Beginner
Marine life
4.0
Visibility
4.0
Accessibility
3.7
Facilities
4.0
Pros
- Excellent visibility up to 20 m
- 3 standout marine species
- Diveable year-round
Cons
Best for
Plan your trip
$$🛏️
Suggested stay
2–3 days
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Cost level
Relative cost $$ · ≈ $124/day
Developed dive town, but options are limited and prices average.
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Where to stay
Day-boat diving based at a dedicated dive resort or dive centre. A manageable dive base with a handful of operators.
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Real daily cost in Belize
Around $124/day per person · food $47 · hotel $93
Good to know
- Gentle conditions — great for long, unhurried dives.
- Accessible to Open Water divers.
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Depth
3–20 m (10–66 ft)
Visibility
20 m (66 ft)
Water temp
26–29°C (79–84°F)
Current
Mild
Best season
Year-round
Certification
Open Water
Dive shops
8
Why go
Hol Chan Marine Reserve is a reef site in the Caribbean Sea off Belize, offering coral reefs across its waters. Dives run to 20 m with around 20 m visibility, gentle currents and sea temperatures of 26–29°C. Marine highlights include nurse sharks, rays and turtles. Diving is possible year-round, typically reached by boat. Best for newer divers. Open Water certification is sufficient for most sites here.
Site type
Reef
Access
Boat
A highlight of the trip. I'll be back, and I'll bring my dive buddy.
Reliable conditions and plenty of variety — I rate it highly for guiding.
Beautiful spot. Do respect the reef and keep your distance.