Finger – Licking Belizean BBQ!
Ask any Belizean what’s on their lunch menu for Saturday and hands down you will get the response “BBQ, of course!” it’s a weekend favorite. The convenience of having someone else do all the hard work that goes into preparing BBQ is always welcomed on a Saturday since this is the day when most Belizeans […]
Celebrating Thanksgiving, Belizean Style!
When we hear Thanksgiving, most people associate it with the USA or Canada. However, Thanksgiving traditions have circled the globe and though it is not officially a holiday in Belize, the small country does celebrate Thanksgiving! It is very similar to the US and is also celebrated in November. Thanksgiving is a special time for […]
Belize International Tiki Festival 2019
Belize’s 1st Rum and Distilled Cane Festival, aka the International Tiki Festival, showcasing Caribbean and Latin American Rums takes place at Ramada Belize City Princess Hotel, 24 October– 26 October 2019. The founders Mr. Emir Sosa, bartender of the year in Belize, with his common passion and love for mixology and the urge to contribute […]
Commonly Asked Questions About The Maya
How did the Maya develop such an advanced civilization? Many theories abound, some ludicrous and even contradictory, have been proposed. Some researchers suggest that the Maya were simple farmers, until people from ancient Greece arrived in Central America to “civilize” them. They believed that the knowledge of the Maya was imposed rather than intrinsic. However, […]
3 Amazing Adventures You Can Do Only In Belize
Turquoise waters, exotic wildlife, pristine reef systems, abundant marine life, and rich Maya history make Belize a destination like no other. To experience the best of the best try an activity that falls into each of Belize’s offerings. Here are our top adventures to experience the best of Belize, only in Belize! Dive the Blue […]
The 17th National Tourism Awards 2019
Over the weekend on October 19, 2019, the Belize Tourism Board hosted their annual tourism awards. Experts in the tourism industry gathered at the Caribbean Motors Showroom for a night of recognition. The National Tourism Awards are held annually, to acknowledge and award those in the tourism industry for excellent service in the hospitality and […]
The Kekchi Mayas of Belize
Name While “Kekchi” is the common spelling in English-speaking countries like Belize, the indigenous spelling is “Qʼeqchiʼ.” History Little is known prior to the Spanish invasion. The Kekchi hail from Guatemala, specifically the Verapaz region. They refer to their homeland, Tezulutlan, as “the land of war”, which was ruled by a monarch with its own […]
The Mestizo: Origin, Culture And Belief System
Universally the term for Mestizo is Ladino, which means a Spanish speaking white person in Central America (according to the Oxford Dictionary). In some countries, people refer to this group as Ladinos. In Belize, scholars and people in general, use the term Mestizos. Today, the Mestizos, persons of Spanish and Mayan descent, are found in […]
People of Belize Continuation
In Continuation of People of Belize… Other Minorities Many other cultures have found their way home to Belize. East Indians These people were brought to Belize during the colonial slave trade, taken from India and forced to work sugar plantations. The East Indians of Today’s Belize are most prominent in Toledo District. Understandably, their addition […]
A look at NATURE in BELIZE
Navigating through Belize’s wildlands leads to a closeness with nature you’ve likely never experienced in one place-from wetlands and coral atolls, to tropical rainforest hugging Maya temples. Go ahead and wander into our most popular and accessible protected sites, teeming with every kind of wildlife imaginable, Not all who wander are lost in Belize; they’re […]