
Belize is a wonderful place to visit any time of year. If you’ve had it with winter weather, make your way to the sunny climate and friendly smiles of Belize. Here are 15 reasons to visit us in February.
Reason#1
The weather is ideal. It’s sunny and not too humid. Daytime temperatures are warm, the sun shines almost every day, and the evenings are cool. It’s also the high season, so everything will be open for business.
Reason#2
Get married or enjoy your honeymoon in a tropical paradise – Belize is one of the world’s most amazing places to get married or enjoy an unforgettable honeymoon.
Reason#3
Discover the best regional artists at the Placencia Sidewalk Arts and Music Festival. During this week-long event that takes place every February, the main sidewalk becomes an art gallery displaying Central American food, music, and crafts.
Reason#4
Snorkel or scuba dive in Belize’s clear blue waters. The Belize Barrier Reef is the second largest barrier reef in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Reason#5
February is a great month to explore the wonderful Maya ruins that dot Belize’s landscape. Hike the ruins, learn about the ancient Maya, and climb a tower that will give you a spectacular view of the area.
Reason#6
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a romantic evening boat cruise. Belize has many beautiful lakes, lagoons, and rivers.
Reason#7
Go birdwatching in a country with hundreds of native species and thousands of migratory visitors. Belize is a birdwatcher’s paradise where it’s common to spot many exotic species.
Reason#8
Explore a mysterious cave filled with ancient Maya relics. The trip through the Actun Tunichil Muknal cave involves hiking, swimming, and climbing.
Reason#9
Party at Carnaval de San Pedro (San Pedro Carnival) that takes place every year, during the last week before Lent on Ambergris Caye, the largest island of Belize.
Reason#10
Cheer on the competitors in the Valentine Cycling Classic, a two-day bicycle race that takes place every February.
Reason#11
Learn about Belize’s beautiful native species at the Belize Zoo and Tropical Education Center, a refuge for orphaned and injured wildlife. Meet our national animals, the keel-billed toucan and the mountain tapir.
Reason#12
Get close to nature at a butterfly ranch, jaguar sanctuary, or iguana conservation center. Belize’s many wildlife sanctuaries and marine reserves are renowned for their natural beauty.
Reason#13
Feast on Belize’s wonderful food, which has Caribbean, Creole, and Mexican influences. Enjoy a delicious locally made run, quench your thirst with a cold Belikin beer, or sample some unique treats like Belizean cashew wine.
Reason#14
Learn how Belize makes some of the world’s best chocolate at a small, family-owned cacao farm.
Reason#15
Take a swim in one of Belize’s many waterfalls. Hike the stunning Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve, which is known for pine trees, slate hills, waterfalls, and natural pools.
February is Fabulous in Belize
These 15 reasons are just a start. Once you arrive in Belize, you’ll be amazed at all the exciting, fun things to do here, so book your trip today.