History of Ambergris Caye
In the 1500s, the pirate invaders used Belize as a region to stockpile their spoils. Ambergris Caye, because of its proximity to Mexico, was so convenient that the pirates dredged the Bacalar channel to expedite transportation of their valuables to the mainland. Unassumingly, the pirates paved the way to one of Belize’s top destinations. Location […]
Historical & Archaeological Itinerary in Belize
The country of Belize evolved from a rich history; from North to South you’ll find interesting back stories behind the people, sites, and monuments in each district. So, if the purpose of your trip is to learn and see the deep roots from which Belize was made then this itinerary is just for you. Here […]
An Introduction to Caribbean Cuisine
The Caribbean Sea puts on display its many resplendent moods in countless shades of iridescent blue, and just as multicolored as the water itself, are the many different influences that have colored Caribbean culture and palates. Originally home to the Arawaks, Caribs, Aztecs, Incas and Maya, parts of the Caribbean were colonized by the Spanish, […]
All About The Belizean Artist Carolyn Carr
Carolyn Rauch was born in Colorado in the summer of 1944, grew up on a farm in Western Kentucky, and married John Carr in 1968. She holds a BFA in Design from Utah State University, as well as a Bachelor of Fine Arts. In 1973, the Carrs bought the Banana Bank property in the Cayo […]
Touring Belize’s Mennonite Communities
Many people don’t realize that the Mennonite community make up more than 10,000 people in Belize. Integral to our growth years ago, the Mennonites continue to thrive across Belize today. When you visit Belize, spend some time getting to know the many Mennonite communities. History of the Mennonites in Belize Mennonites have been living in […]
Belize Maya Resistance to Spanish Conqueros — 1525 to 1700
The Plight of The Maya In order to understand the plight of the Maya in resisting the Spanish, we must first be mindful that the Spaniards had already decimated the Aztecs in Mexico. Hernan Cortes had a strategy to first befriend the indigenous chiefs, ply them with gifts and promises, and then turn on them. […]
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 […]
The Top 5 Belize Rums To Taste the ‘Kulcha’ of the Caribbean
Who’s drinking rum? I’m drinking! Admit it, when you think of vacationing in a new and exotic country, more than likely, tasting and sampling the local liquor is on your ‘must-do’ list. Who doesn’t like to have a good time while sipping on a cocktail, especially when you’re in the Caribbean? Perhaps one of the […]