South Water Caye Marine Reserve is a nature reserve in Stann Creek District in Belize.
South Water Caye
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Underwater life in the South Water Caye Marine Reserve
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Fan Coral in the South Water Caye Marine Reserve
With an area of 65 square kilometers, the nature reserve is the largest marine reserve in Belize and is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
history
landscape
Flora and fauna
Here you will find mangrove forests, dream islands and coral reefs with a diverse fauna. The Man-O'-War Caye Bird Sanctuary is also interesting for bird watching. In this bird colony there are up to 350 breeding question-birds.
climate
getting there
All coastal towns on the mainland in front of South Water Caye actually offer tours by boat to the main highlights. To be mentioned are among others Dangriga, Hopkins & Placencia
Fees / permits
mobility
Tourist Attractions
- Carrie Bow Caye
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Man-O'-War Caye Bird Sanctuary
- Man-O'-War Caye Bird Sanctuary
- South Water Caye
- Tobacco Range
- Twin Caye
activities
- Diving & snorkeling
- Bird & animal watching
- Relax
to buy
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accommodation
- Pelican Beach Resorts, P. O. Box 2, Dangriga, Belize. Tel.: (0)11-501-522-2044, Fax: (0)11-501-522-2570, Email: [email protected]..
More and cheaper accommodations are in Hopkins, Placencia and Dangriga to get.