3 Inspiring Places in Belize to learn about Belizean History
For a country that’s relatively young, at just 40 years old, Belize is brimming with a rich history. Belize experienced hardships like many other nations that eventually brought the traditions, cultures, and stories its people hold today. While the past was shrouded with slavery, oppression, and colonization, Belize today shows proud Belizeans who overcome adversity […]
A Complete Guide to Belize’s Maya Sites From North To South
Belize was one of the countries which had a thriving Maya population – around 400,000 at its peak in the Classic Period – before they vanished as mysteriously as they did everywhere else. While the ancient Maya civilizations have been gone for centuries, they are survived by descendants that make up 11% of Belize’s population, […]
September 21st is Belize’s Independence Day
For Belize, September 21 is this Central American and Caribbean nation’s Independence Day. This year in 2021, Belize celebrates 40 proud years of independence. But to look at where we are today, we also reflect where we came from, starting in ancient times when Belize was the center of the Maya world. The Maya Empire […]
The Best Medicinal Plants Common in Belize
Belize’s rainforests have been the go-to source for natural medications by its own people and the world at large. One in four drugs come from plants local to Belize and the tropics. Bush medicine, known as medicinal plants, the act of relying upon natural flora within the area to treat ailments and illnesses, is a […]
15 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Belize’s Ancient Maya
Belize is a beautiful Central American country known for its world class scuba diving, lush rain forests, pristine beaches, and friendly people. However, it is also the ancestral heartland of the ancient Maya. These ancient people originated in the Yucatan Peninsula around 2600 B.C. By 250 A.D., their civilization encompassed southern Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, and Honduras. […]
6 Common Misconceptions About Belize
Belize is a beautiful country that has much to recommend itself to travelers. It has world class scuba diving and is a haven for Eco-tourists. The people are warm and friendly, and the country is rich in culture. While more Americans and other Westerners have been traveling to Belize in recent years, still, many have misconceptions […]
Belize Named in “4 Countries Black Travelers Can Connect With Their History In 2021”
In 2020, there was a myriad of challenges, besides the struggles of an ongoing pandemic as if that wasn’t enough. Especially in the United States of America, where police brutality and racial injustice disappointedly remained rampant, despite the health crisis. Although, as we realistically restart drawing of future travels with a better vaccine rollout plan under […]
Step Back in Time at the La Milpa Archaeological Site
Belize is a treasure trove of Maya history. At the La Milpa archaeological site, you can get a vivid picture of the Maya civilization at its peak. Put these ruins on your Belize to-do list. La Milpa Is Historically Important La Milpa may not be as famous as Altun Ha or Xunantunich, but it is […]
Bound for Belize: Coral Reefs, Waterfalls, Ancient Ruins & More
The term “eco-tourism” is thrown around just as often as “white-sandy beach” and “crystal-clear water.” While admirable, destinations seldom live up to either. But every once in a while, a visit exceeds all three—encompassing a diversity of natural resources deserving of the term. Perhaps a rarity, but Belize’s aquatic and terrestrial palette borders on overwhelming. […]
A Crash Course On The Garifuna Language & Words To Learn
In Belize, November 19th is a public holiday that commemorates the arrival of the Garifuna people to the country’s southern shores. In the 17th century, British and French slave traders brought Sub-Saharan African slaves to the islands of the Lesser Antilles. There, those slaves intermarried with native Island Carib and Arawak people and gave birth […]