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Flying over the Blue Hole in Belize
Video I took while in a helicopter flying over the Blue Hole – one of the biggest sinkholes in the world
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Over 70% of travelers say natural wonders are their top bucket-list goal. Same here. It’s what took me across the world—to the tombs of Egypt, the mist of Victoria Falls, the ash-covered ruins of Pompeii.
And one dizzy morning over Belize, I flew straight over the Blue Hole.
Click this link to see the natural wonders of the world I’ve visited—so many inspired by my obsession with National Geographic. They include the Pyramids of Egypt, the Valley of the Kings, the Tomb of Tutankhamen, a blue hole in Belize, the Mayan ruins at Caracol, Pompeii, and the roaring spray of Victoria Falls in Africa.
Is the Blue Hole in Belize one of the Wonders of the World?
Not officially—but it is often listed as one of the top natural wonders or top diving destinations on various travel and science lists. While it’s not part of the official Seven Natural Wonders of the World, it’s:
- Listed as one of Jacques Cousteau’s top 10 scuba diving sites on Earth
- Considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site (as part of the Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System)
- Featured in countless National Geographic specials as a natural geological marvel
Is it the biggest sinkhole in the world?
No, but it’s one of the largest marine sinkholes.
- The Great Blue Hole is about 300 meters (984 feet) across and 125 meters (410 feet) deep
- It is the largest natural formation of its kind in the world underwater
- The Dragon Hole in the South China Sea is deeper, at about 300+ meters deep, but it’s not nearly as famous or photogenic
