The climate in Belize is significantly different than just about anywhere in the United States. Due to their prime location along the Equator, Belize enjoys nice warm weather throughout the year, but that doesn’t mean that every month of this endless summer is exactly the same.
Belize experiences a green season and a dry season, and the former can significantly impede your opportunities to enjoy the natural beauty of the country. March is the height of the travel season for a reason. It falls squarely in the middle of the dry season, and that means that the opportunities are wide open for engaging in the sort of outdoor activities for which Belize is so well-regarded.
Whether you’re looking to take a dive near the barrier reef, explore Maya ruins on horseback, or go biking through the jungles, you can expect clear skies and pleasant temperatures throughout the month.
Nights are brisk and cool while daytime temperatures rest at a comfortable average of 74 degrees.
Once you set down in Belize, you’ll have a lot of leverage to explore at your own pace. The Actun Tunichil Muknal cave is a particularly popular destination for outdoor explorers, and the vast networks of caves were treated as holy sites by the Mayas. In fact, Maya ruins dot the entirety of Belize. The country was a major seat of the empire, and ancient cities like Tikal along the border with Guatemala are still remarkably intact.
The bordering Caribbean Sea is just as tantalizing a prospect. Whether you’re looking to sunbathe on the shore, take a dip in the calm waters, or venture out further and see gentle whale sharks up close and personal, there’s no better time than March.
March is also a prime time to visit if you’re looking to immerse yourself in local events. The La Ruta Maya Belize River Challenge is a grueling 180-mile race that takes place in the first week of March every year, but even those not looking to participate directly can enjoy the raucous festivities that take place in conjunction with the race.
Since March is the height of the travel season for Belize, getting to the country is an easy and flexible process. Many major airlines offer direct flights from North America to Belize, and guests can also get to the country by car.
Whether you’re looking to stay for a long weekend or extend your Belize vacation for the better part of a month, there’s no better place to rest your head than the tree houses offered at Caves Branch Jungle Lodge. Get in touch today to learn about our March travel deals.