The network of salt-water lagoons and mangroves also provide primate habitat for a variety of species, including juvenile fish and breeding birds. Day trips to this spectacular site are easily arranged with the resorts. In addition to the dive sites within the Turneffe Atoll, staying here will also put you within a 1.5-hour boat ride of the famous Blue Hole. With warm water temperatures averaging between 80–84☏ (26–29☌) and visibility averaging 75–80 feet (23–24 m), conditions for diving are often ideal, which makes it an excellent place for new scuba divers to get certified.

In addition to colorful corals, turtles, eels, and reef fish, lucky divers may also encounter larger pelagic species such as reef sharks, hammerhead sharks, and large groupers. From the resorts, many of the best dive sites are less than 10 minutes away. With over 50 miles (80 km) of coral reef and more than 100 dive sites, travelers who come here have immediate access to world class diving, snorkeling, and fishing. The biggest draw of the Turneffe Islands are the white-sand beaches, the crystal clear Caribbean waters, and the healthy reef ecosystem. People who spend several days at Turneffe Islands will unplug and unwind-there are no restaurants or amenities other than what is offered by the resorts. Luxurious accommodations offered in the Turneffe Islands include oceanfront bungalows, where large white-sand beaches await just outside your door.

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