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Hol Chan Marine Reserve

Ambergris Caye, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize
Ranked #1 of 8 attractions in San Pedro
4.5 of 5 stars 522 Reviews
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas, Reefs
Activities: Snorkeling, Scuba diving
Description: This beautiful nature reserve is in an area world famous for its excellent diving.
Useful Information: Activities for older children
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Baltimore, MD
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

We went on a tour with Tuff Enuff Tours as they had a location at our resort. Great tour! The whole tour was by boat, the guide literally gave the admission tickets to a police officer sitting on a boat in the middle of the water. We had all been snorkeling several times before in varying locations and agreed that... More

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Houston, Texas
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

We have snorkeled many different places (Maui, Oahu, Costa Rica, Grand Bahama, Cancun, Ixtapa, Ocho Rios Jamaica, Grand Caymen and Bonaire) with only Bonaire and Maui being as good. Lots of variety in fish, rays, coral and the warmth and clarity of the water made it extremely enjoyable. More

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Webster, New York
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

we took a boat ride out to hol chan and snorkled with the nurse sharks and stingerays and many other colorful fish. More

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Dallas, Texas
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012 NEW

Saw lots of fish, but think the Florida Keys have clearer and brighter fish. Saw very large fish here. More

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St. Petersburg, Florida
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3 reviews 3 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012 NEW

We thought it was beautiful, but there was a current More

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brisbane
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012 NEW

This is a must even if you hate water. The coral was very healthy, aquatic life was endless. Crystal clear water, beautiful. More

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Uppsala, Sweden
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012 NEW

Though an amazing experience with many fish, turtles and sharks.. the reef is suffering from pollutants, global warming and is still recovering from the damage imposed by hurricane Mitch in 2012! Better go see the reefs before they are gone! Hopefully the y will recover but as we all know... this may be impossible considering how the planet is evolving...... More

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Eagle, Colorado
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012 NEW

Be sure to go when it is not busy, your guide will know best times to snorkle and dive. More

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Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012 NEW

It was better than I thought it could be. We saw rays, sea turtles, permit, eels, and tons of other fish. Rene and Jaciento were excellent tour guides. Watch out for the sun....us white people burn much quicker than back in the states in this tropic. More

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New England
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012 NEW

You just have to go at least once or 10 times. To pet the sharks and rays is treat and that big black grouper that hangs out is just fun. You are swimming with a group but is still worth it. More

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