Belize Is Perfect for a Quiet, Romantic Honeymoon
Some people want a honeymoon that’s filled with excitement and thrills. If your taste runs more toward spending quiet, romantic time together, consider spending your honeymoon in Belize. Let the Sounds of Nature Surround You Are you stressed out by the constant noise in your life? In Belize, the only sounds you’ll hear are singing […]
Visit the Modern Maya of Belize
The ancient Maya civilizations may have disappeared into the mists of history, but modern Maya are alive and well. In Belize, they have continued to build thriving communities where they have held onto their culture, language, and traditions. If you’re visiting Belize, you can spend a day immersed in their fascinating culture. Modern Maya in […]
10 Reasons To Retire In Belize: The Perfect Destination for Retirement
If you’re from North America or Europe, you may be looking for a nice place to retire that offers features that you can’t get in your home country. Belize is becoming an increasingly popular place to retire for people from North America and Europe due to several factors. Here are ten top reasons to choose Belize […]
Cuello Archaeological Site in Orange Walk, Belize
If you’re learning about the Maya history of Belize, the ruins at Cuello should definitely be one of your stops. These ruins have unearthed fascinating evidence of a truly ancient settlement in the area. Where Is Cuello? The Cuello ruins are about five miles outside of Orange Walk Town in the Orange Walk District. This […]
Barton Creek Cave in Belize
Belize is filled with well-known caves that draw adventurers and explorers every year. Among them is Barton Creek, one of the most beautiful and mysterious caves in the country. Here’s why you should put this intriguing attraction at the top of your list. Learn About Ancient Maya Traditions Caves were sacred to the ancient Maya and […]
Cerros Archaeological Site in Northern Belize
The archaeological site and Maya ruins at Cerros stand out by being on the coastline rather than deep inland in the jungle. Cerros may be small, but it has revealed a great deal about Maya society. Where Is Cerros? Cerros is about 85 miles north of Belize City in the northern district of Corozal. The […]
Xunantunich Maya Ruins in Belize
Xunantunich, commonly pronounced “shoo-na-too-nitch,” is one of Belize’s most famous archaeological sites in western Belize. An interactive museum onsite allows visitors to easily learn about this proud city that once served every whim of the Maya elites. These days, visitors reach Xunantunich by ferry across the Mopan River in San Jose Succotz, Cayo District. The […]
The Garinagu People Of Belize
Who are the Garinagu? The mystery and history of Belize’s Garinagu people are subtle reminders of the impression a small society can make within a much larger one. Visiting Belize is a colorful, informative and rewarding experience. For a small nation, it claims many of the most remarkable sites found in Central America; after all, there […]
Why You Must Make Time to Visit Lighthouse Reef in Belize
Some of the most beautiful islands in Belize are the ring-shaped, coral atolls that dot the sea around the Belize Barrier Reef. Formed thousands of years ago, these unusual formations offer a chance to experience a side of Belize that is truly off the beaten path. With three of the four atolls in the Western […]
The Yucatec Mayas of Belize
The heart of the ancient Maya civilization that persisted for thousands of years in Mesoamerica was in Belize. The Maya survived many centuries of wars, imperialism, colonialism and natural disasters and continued to thrive as the only native people in Belize. There are three main factions of Maya that currently reside in Belize, which are the […]