Visit Turneffe

A captivating marine wilderness

Supporting wildlife conservation, sustainable ecotourism, and community livelihoods.

Discover

Turneffe Atoll is a Marine Protected Area in Belize that offers the best scuba diving, the best flyfishing, and other remarkable marine experiences both above and below the waves. Thanks to far-sighted management, this unique coral ecosystem remains pristine, and is one of the best places in the Caribbean to escape the crowds, and encounter remarkable marine wildlife.

A Marine Protected Area of regional and global importance

Learn

We can only appreciate and protect what we can understand, and as a visitor to the Turneffe Atoll, we’d like to give you the opportunity to learn about this extraordinary ecosystem, its wildlife, why we need to save it, and how you can help.

Embrace

Protection and managing the Turneffe Atoll Marine Reserve is a team effort, a collaboration between the Turneffe Atoll Sustainability Association, our partners and our visitors. Find our more about our community of sea’tizens who are passionate about exploring and protecting our oceans and its wildlife. 

Wondering where to stay on Turneffe? Meet our Conservation Contributors

These resorts have made a significant commitment to the protection and management of the Turneffe Atoll Marine Reserve — They have included a financial contribution the Turneffe Atoll Sustainability Association in their standard pricing.

Simply by choosing these resorts, you can be assured that your stay has made a direct contribute to conservation.

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Blackbird Caye Resort

This PADI 5-star diving resort focuses on the superlative diving to be had in the azure waters around Turneffe Atoll – including at Great Blue Hole, Half Moon Caye, on the wreck of The Wit and at over 70 other dive sites.

Turneffe Flats

Immerse yourself in the captivating charm of Turneffe Flats, an award -winning destination that seamlessly combines quality guest activities and great service, with an eco-friendly business approach. 

Belize Dive Haven

Belize Dive Haven offers a more sociable experience of this remarkable Marine Protected Area. The resort is close to some of Turneffe Atoll’s most interesting and pristine creeks, lagoon and mangrove islands.

Turneffe Island Resort

Turneffe Island Resort is your picture-postcard Caribbean luxury resort, with red-roofed cabanas and villas nestled beneath vibrant green palms, and just a few steps away from white sand and warm ocean.

LEARN

About Turneffe Atoll Sustainability Association

The Turneffe Atoll Sustainability Association (TASA) is a non-profit NGO and the official co-manager of the Turneffe Atoll Marine Reserve, working in partnership with the Government of Belize.

Established in 2013, TASA is dedicated to the stewardship of the Turneffe Atoll, carrying out day-to-day operations within the marine reserve.

This includes a wide range of activities from science monitoring of marine environments, to education and outreach efforts. TASA plays a critical role in implementing sustainable management practices, enforcing conservation laws, and advocating for policies that support the long-term health and vitality of the marine reserve.

Through its comprehensive and collaborative approach, TASA protects biodiversity and secures sustainable livelihoods at the Turneffe Atoll Marine Reserve for the benefit of Belize.

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