7 days in Belize Itinerary

San Pedro evolved from small fishing village and now represents one of the most visited locations in Belize.

Kick off your visit on the 18th (Fri): see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour, then take the plunge with a skydiving experience, and then see the vivid underwater world at Shark Ray Alley. On the 19th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: look for gifts at Caye Coffee Roasting Co., then explore the gorgeous colors at Hol Chan Marine Reserve, and then relax and rejuvenate at some of the top local wellness centers.

To find more things to do, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our San Pedro trip planner.

San Diego, USA to San Pedro is an approximately 11.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of tram, bus, and ferry; or do a combination of tram, bus, and ferry. Traveling from San Diego to San Pedro, you'll lose 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from San Diego in December: highs in San Pedro hover around 83°F, while lows dip to 72°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sat) so you can travel to San Ignacio.

The cultural hub of the district, San Ignacio neatly blends tourism and tradition, expats and indigenous peoples into a convincingly authentic, but modern and welcoming inland town.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around San Ignacio: The Belize Zoo (in La Democracia) and Belmopan (Blue Hole National Park & Art Box. Belize Arts & Crafts Center). There's lots more to do: explore the fascinating underground world of ATM Cave Belize- Actun Tunichil Muknal, don't miss a visit to House of Culture, tour the pleasant surroundings at Green Iguana Conservation Project, and delve into the distant past at Xunantunich Mayan Ruins.

For more things to do, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, read our San Ignacio online trip itinerary planner.

Getting from San Pedro to San Ignacio by flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: do a combination of ferry and bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Tue) to allow time to drive to Belize City.

Belize's biggest urban center, Belize City is a culturally diverse seaside destination.

Start off your visit on the 23rd (Wed): don't miss a visit to The Belize Sign Monument and then relax and float downstream with a rafting and tubing tour.

To find reviews and other tourist information, refer to the Belize City online trip itinerary builder.

Traveling by car from San Ignacio to Belize City takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 83°F in December, and nighttime lows around 72°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Wed) so you can travel back home.