Oh My Meat Pie! A Belizean Breakfast Classic
“Staat yuh mawin’ rite wid sum meat pies!” (Start your morning right with some meat pies!) as most Belizeans would say. While it may not sound like a breakfast item, meat pies are truly the best-selling most popular breakfast food in Belize. These mini hand pies are a Belizean staple. You will often see vendors riding […]
Milperos – Slash and Burn Farming
The Milpa is an intrinsic part of the Mestizo-Maya culture and it is merely the name for a field used for planting subsistence crops, especially maize. So, the Milpero is the farmer who leases a tract of land from the government and pays for it over a period of 5 years. Except for owners of […]
Confederate Settlers
In the latter part of the 1800’s Belize (British Honduras) was known as a haven for colonizers, buccaneers, and other settlers looking for freedom and a better quality of life. For some reason, however, it is a little-known fact that, following the Civil War of the States between North and South, ex-Confederates from the states […]
Central Americans in Belize
Part of the joy of visiting Belize is exploring the many cultures that make up this small country. Belize Is a Melting Pot Belize is rich in many diverse cultures. People from a huge variety of backgrounds have found their way to its sunny shores. This mix of cultures gives Belize its unique blend of […]
A Step Back in Time: Belize’s Spectacular ATM Cave
Do caves fascinate you? There’s a reason they do, writes Sam Anderson in the UK publication “Independent”. But reading about them can’t compare to a visit-especially if that cave was the site of Maya sacrificial rites and rituals. Your motive for wanting to go cave exploring could be as diverse as seeking inspiration, exploring ancient […]
British Honduras Arrival Of Garinagu
In the 1800’s, in a show of solidarity, Belize formed a secretariat, The Caribbean Organization of Indigenous Peoples. This was done to galvanize the efforts of our neighbors in Honduras and Guatemala to receive the Garinagu who were fleeing St. Vincent in order to be free to practice their religion and culture, as well as […]
Belize Ocean Club Rebrands to UMAYA Resort and Adventures
BELIZE OCEAN CLUB IN PLACENCIA REBRANDS NAME AND GUEST OFFERINGS, PRESENTING UMAYA RESORT & ADVENTURES An Authentic Experience Rooted in Mayan Culture and the Riches of the Belizean Landscape Owners of the resort formerly known as Belize Ocean Club, along with global boutique hotel management company STEM®, announce Umaya Resort & Adventures as the new […]
The Photographer’s Paradise
You’re not as enthused about your feed as you used to be. How many times will you take the same picture of your pets? Why not snapshot extraordinary Jabiru storks, gorgeous Keel-billed toucans or Magnificent Frigate birds in a place where they needn’t be caged? The blue-crowned mot-mot, scarlet macaw and red-footed booby, back-dropped forever […]
Get Married in Belize
Exotic landscapes and thrilling adventures have made Belize a sought-after location for a destination wedding. Picture saying “I do” against a beautiful blue backdrop, with your feet deep in the sand. Or perhaps you’re saying it while standing at the top of a Maya temple overlooking an expanse of green, or next to a waterfall […]
Taste of Belizean Tradition
Like its kaleidoscope of cultures, Belize’s culinary landscape–from stick-to-your-ribs stews to streetside tamales–begs exploration. Belize’s dual Caribbean and Central American identity leads to flavorful cuisines across six districts. There are surprising options beyond the national plate of coconut rice and beans, with stewed chicken. Start with this primer, and then add your own discoveries. FAST […]