Because of Orchid Bay's unique geographical location, the property has one of the only beaches in Belize that is unaffected by the Sargassum Seaweed Bloom.
Ambergris Caye, Belize's largest — and arguably most beautiful — island is a tropical dreamscape. This beautiful destination is next to the largest barrier reef in the Western Hemisphere, meaning its pristine, clear blue waters are perfect for exploring by scuba diving or kayaking.
The brown algae known as Sargassum usually starts to invade the beaches from around March. After it beaches on the shore it rots making the beach unattractive and a stinking place.
The brown algae known as Sargassum usually starts to invade the beaches from around March. After it beaches on the shore it rots making the beach unattractive and a stinking place.
Placencia offers two beach optionsFrolic in the surf on the Caribbean side of the peninsula or swim on the lagoon side where you could spot a shy manatee.
While Belize is known for its abundance of marine life and calm waters for snorkeling and diving along the Caribbean Sea, Costa Rica is better known for its fabulous surfing along the Pacific Ocean in popular beach towns like Santa Teresa and Nosara.
There's a high level of gang-related violence in the Southside of Belize City (south of Haulover Creek Canal), including murders and shootings. Avoid demonstrations and large public gatherings. These can turn violent. Monitor local weather reports for hurricanes and other natural disasters.
Attractions & Adventures. Both Costa Rica and Belize offer plenty to see and do (besides beachy activities) during your vacation. However, when it comes to history, Belize has the upper hand, whereas Costa Rica is the capital of Central America for wildlife spotting and thrilling adventures!
From October to May to avoid seaweedIf you want to dip into sargassum-free beaches, the best season is from October to May. Fun Fact: Some resorts like Seadust Cancun have made efforts to keep the seaweed from arriving at the shore by implementing a marine-life-friendly barrier.
But at beaches with high sargassum concentrations, especially in the bays and reef lagoons where the algae become stagnant, the water color has changed from turquoise to brown, completely altering the landscape even when is not the sargassum season.
Palm Beach in Aruba, Dutch CaribbeanIt's one of the most reliable Caribbean islands without sargassum. While there are several small, boutique-sized hotels in Aruba, here are two of our favourite large resorts on Palm Beach and Eagle Beach.