Island Camping in Belize on Half Moon Caye: Luxe vs Less
Located in the southeast corner of Lighthouse Reef Atoll, Half Moon Caye Natural Monument is a historic protected area and 1/7th composite of Belize’s World Heritage Site (WHS), the Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System. Being the country’s oldest site for wildlife protection, the island is the Western Hemisphere’s nesting ground for the rare white-phased Red-footed […]
2019’s Tourism Site of the Year: Half Moon Caye Natural Monument
With the rise of Belize as a top travel destination, the success of our tourism growth is equal to the quality of services provided on a daily basis. As the governing body of the tourism industry, the Belize Tourism Board (BTB) has recognized the excellence of its tourism partners through 14 categories. Held since 2002, […]
Remembering Junior Buddy the Jaguar
At The Belize Zoo, Junior Buddy was likely the country’s most recognizable jaguar. And for good reason. With environmental education, visitors had a unique chance to interact with Junior Buddy as the jaguar. He was a gorgeous example of how majestic and essential wild cats are in Belize. And, why their conservation is so important. […]
The Annual Christmas Bird Count
In Belize, the average person may know Christmas is near when seeing the annual migrating flock of Tree Swallows migrating in the hundreds, if not thousands. For Belizean birders? The tell-tale sign is the annual Christmas Bird Count. Rooted in bird conservation, the Christmas Bird Count is an annual early-winter bird census that relies on […]
Is This The Final Holiday Boat Parade in Ambergris Caye, Belize?
Fragrant spruce and fresh snow are replaced with white-sandy sunsets and frosty Belikins during the festive season in Belize. And while holiday parades seem to be the starting point of the Christmas season, the only thing that could be better is a parade by boat! With a tropical twist for the season, Belizeans have made […]
Catching a Wintering Wahoo in Belize Waters
Wahoo! The simple term can simultaneously describes a pelagic game fish and excitement for their ferocious run on the reel. Best known to sports fishermen for their high-speed chase and high-quality flesh, the Wahoo is a prized game fish species. In Belize, they’re most concentrated during the cooler months of October – February. Belize brags […]
The ‘End of the World’ In Belize Is Actually A Marathon In Placencia
The apocalyptic craze that placed Earth’s final day on December 21, 2012 (the date given as the end of the Great Cycle in the Mayan Long Count calendar) took the world by storm. With a rich Maya culture, Belize became a magnet for these doomsday-curious visitors with relevant activities to take advantage of the curious […]
Belize’s International Yoga Fest
Held annually by the non-profit organization Rhythm of Change Belize (ROC), the Belize International Yoga Fest (BIYF) is designed to bring together yoga and meditation practitioners, aspirants, and curious world citizens to enjoy soulful moments of wellness, healing, relaxation, and reflection in our very own Belize City. The ROC’s vision and mission has been using […]
The #BirdingNation’s 2nd Annual Belize Birding Festival
The Belize Birding Festival welcomes local and international birders and wildlife enthusiasts to enhance their appreciation of the spectacular beauty of the natural habitat, throughout the length and breadth of the country, that the almost 590 resident and migratory birds of Belize enjoy. Spend the day strolling through vendor booths, attending workshops, join a group […]
Belize’s Lovebirds: The Scarlet Macaw
Belize: The perfect place to get introduced to tropical birdlife. With an estimated near-600 bird species and six internationally recognized Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas (IBAs), Belize is one of Central America’s top birding destinations. Over 100 protected areas in the country remain as critical habitats intact for both resident and migratory bird species. As […]