Cahal Pech Maya Site in Belize
Easy Access The Cayo District is full of wonders. Only a five-minute walk up the hill from the principal town of San Ignacio, you can find the oldest known Maya Site in Belize, overlooking the Belize River Valley. This site was first settled by the ancient Maya between 1500 and 1000 BC. The name means […]
Best Restaurants in San Ignacio, Belize
From an all breakfast-themed menu to some good old fire hearth rice and beans and international cuisine, San Ignacio has a buffet of wonderful selections sure to satisfy your taste buds. Here are a few restaurants considered the best of the best. These venues are nothing short of amazing. Each has its unique touch and […]
Tea Tasting Medicinal Walk in Cayo
San Ignacio Resort Hotel Last week I had a jungle walk along the grounds of the San Ignacio Resort Hotel in the Cayo District. Having visited Cayo all my life, I was under the impression that this kind of vegetation only existed deep in the rainforest. I was so wrong! I took a medicinal walk, […]
San Ignacio Resort Hotel in Cayo, Belize
Unique History There are lots of hotels in the Cayo district, but by far the most iconic is the San Ignacio Resort Hotel which has stood atop the town of San Ignacio and the surrounding rivers and terrain for the past 44 years. This family-run hotel was the brainchild of Don Escander Bedran, a businessman […]
A Brief History of Belize
The 18th Century There is much about the History of Belize that is not common knowledge. I hope this overview will lead to an understanding of our unique diversity. The 18th Century in Europe ushered in the age of exploration and conquest. The monarchs of Great Britain, Spain, Portugal, and France were all competing for […]
6 Cool Treats in Belize
Beat Belize heat with some yummy treats to quench that dry palette. Check out these 6 cool, fresh, frozen and refreshing goodies that are unique to our sizzling country. On a hot and humid Belizean day, the sound of the ice cream truck jingles has us desiring like a child a yummy and cool treat. […]
Mahogany Chocolate Company
Made in Belize Recently, Belize has been building a reputation for its chocolate production. It makes sense since it was the ancient Maya who first discovered the cacao plant. At first, they used it as a stimulating drink and considered it the nectar of the gods. Later, it was even used as currency. It became […]
5 Must Eat Foods in Belize
Belize, widely known as the ‘melting pot’, is a term that applies to the kitchen as well as the cultures and people of Belize. To get the authentic experience of this country is to savor the flavors sprung from its roots. I have boiled it down to 5 authentic Belizean food favorites that are a […]
A Growing Demand for Coconut Products in Belize
Growing Demand for Coconut Products With the ever-growing demand for Coconut and all its by-products on the global market, Coconut farming in Belize is growing steadily, and it can only get better. It could be said that coconuts are ‘trending’: coconut oil, coconut milk, coconut water, dried, in candy, as a beauty booster, in cooking […]
10 Interesting Facts About Belize
Belize is known for The Great Blue Hole – Largest Sea Hole in The World, crystal turquoise waters, and even for its mystical Maya Ruins but here are a few facts that are quite intriguing and interesting about this small and beautiful Caribbean destination. Great things come in small packages and Belize is no exception. […]