Lighthouse Reef

#73 among destinations in Belize

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Lighthouse Reef is an atoll in the Caribbean Sea, the easternmost part of the Belize Barrier Reef and one of its three atolls, the other two being Turneffe Atoll and Glover's Reef. Lighthouse Reef is located about 80 kilometres southeast of Belize City. The atoll is of oblong shape, approximately 35 kilometres long from north to south, and about 8 kilometres wide. It forms a shallow sandy lagoon with an area of 120 square kilometres and a depth between 2 to 6 metres deep. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 17°17'60"N, 87°33'0"W

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Lighthouse Reef – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Great Blue Hole, Belize Barrier Reef.

1.5 miNE
Storied ocean sinkhole for divers
Great Blue Hole
38 min walk • The Great Blue Hole, located off the coast of Belize, is an iconic diving destination known for its stunning clarity and rich marine life. This massive underwater sinkhole measures roughly 300 meters across and plunges 124 meters into the earth, offering a unique...
1.5 miNE
17°18'56"N • 87°32'4"W
Belize Barrier Reef
38 min walk • The Belize Barrier Reef is a series of coral reefs straddling the coast of Belize, roughly 300 meters offshore in the north and 40 kilometers in the south within the country limits.