Skip to main content
Hol Chan Marine Reserve

Hol Chan Marine Reserve

Ambergris Caye, Belize

Photo: Nikdahl · CC BY-SA 3.0

About this site

Belize's first marine reserve and most popular dive destination. The channel cut through the barrier reef creates a natural highway for marine life. Famous for Shark Ray Alley where divers can swim with friendly nurse sharks and stingrays.

Conditions

Country
Belize
Region
Ambergris Caye
Max depth
3–15 m
Visibility
15–30 m
Water temperature
26–29°C
Difficulty
Beginner
Best season
November to May
Type
Reef
Suitable for
  • Scuba
  • Freediving
Dive types
  • Reef
  • Channel
Marine life
  • Sharks
  • Rays
  • Turtles
  • Groupers
  • Eels
Photo: Nikdahl · CC BY-SA 3.0

More sites in Belize

All sites in Belize →