Known for its rich cultural heritage and stunning natural landscapes, Belize, located in Central America, achieved a historic breakthrough in 2024. Preliminary figures indicate that overnight tourism surpassed pre-pandemic levels in the 2019 baseline year. This milestone reflects the collective efforts of the entire tourism industry.
In 2024, Belize welcomed 562,405 overnight visitors, representing a 21% increase compared to 2023 and an 11.8% increase compared to 2019. Impressively, 11 of the 12 months broke records compared to 2019, with March standing out as the peak month, attracting 69,202 visitors.
As Belize builds on this momentum, the outlook for 2025 is brighter, with great opportunities to further elevate the visitor experience and attract new travelers to experience the charms of the destination, which is a true treasure when it comes to tourist, cultural and gastronomic attractions.
The Belize Tourism Board (BTB), the country's tourism promotion agency, remains steadfast in its commitment to developing sustainable tourism, improving the visitor experience and preserving Belize's extraordinary natural and cultural heritage. And it is aware of the great potential of Latin America as an important source of travelers.
With 290 kilometers of coastline, Belize is a paradise of white sand beaches lapped by crystal-clear waters. Among its natural attractions and main tourist attractions is the Belize Barrier Reef, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, the largest living barrier reef in the northern hemisphere and the second largest in the world. It also stands out for its abundant tropical rainforest, where visitors can explore ancient Mayan archaeological sites.
Rich in history, natural and cultural heritage, as well as an exuberant biodiversity, Belize offers a wide variety of tourist attractions, leisure and entertainment activities, as well as unique experiences.
To reach Belize from the main cities in Latin America, there are Copa Airlines flights via Panama, where the company's operations center is located. For those traveling from the United States, there are flights via Miami and Dallas with American Airlines, via Houston with United Airlines and from Atlanta with Delta Airlines.
Source: Belize Tourism Board