Sustainable Tourism in Belize with Hamanasi Adventure & Dive Resort
As we cautiously look to travel again, it is clear motivations around travel have further changed. Those that are thinking of a vacation crave something more meaningful. Trips where they can connect with loved ones and with Mother Nature. In addition, they want to travel with those that positively impact the environment and community. Sustainable […]
Add Adrenaline to a Belize Vacation with Splash Dive Center to Lionfish Hunt
Aside from the token confetti of colorful reef fish on the Belize Barrier Reef, one exotic beauty that packs a deadly punch is the Lionfish. First discovered off South Florida in the mid-1980s, the invasive lionfish have spread to South America, throughout the Caribbean, into the Gulf of Mexico, and up the Atlantic coast to […]
Why Everyone Should Visit the Belize Barrier Reef At Least Once
Coral reefs have existed for around 500 million years. They are beautiful undersea formations that come in many shapes, sizes and colors. Scuba divers and snorkelers exploring these areas will marvel at the varieties, from enormous mounds to delicate lacy fronds. Even today, most types of coral do best in warm, shallow waters, with the […]
Belize Plans Nature-Based Solutions in Fight Against Climate Change
Belize, with expanses of dense jungle, craggy mountains, and the Belize Barrier Reef—the largest barrier reef system in the Northern Hemisphere—has long been closely connected to its natural endowments. Those diverse ecosystems are not only home to an array of flora and fauna, but they also help to sustain people and their communities. Belize’s coastal wetlands—namely, […]
The Five Species of Big Cats in Belize
Besides being known for having the second largest barrier reef in the world, Belize is also known for its thriving wildlife. Notably, many travelers who visit Belize are interested in spotting a jaguar in the wild, but a jaguar is not the only big cat that lies hidden in Belize’s pristine jungles. Interested in sighting […]
Five Blues Lake National Park: A Natural Wonderland in Belize
A true natural wonder, Belize’s Five Blues Lake National Park is characterized by mystery. In recent years, the lake has drained and refilled itself, without obvious explanation. Besides this puzzling phenomenon, visitors have plenty to marvel at as they hike through the park, including the multiple shades of blue giving the lake its name. Getting […]
5 Ways to Enjoy (and Conserve) Belize’s Caribbean Sea from Home
Billions of people around the world, including 90% of the U.S. population, as of April 2, have been instructed to stay at home in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19. However that’s a lot of people who have suddenly found themselves stuck indoors. If cabin fever starts to set in, the ocean can […]
Why Belize is a Birder’s Destination
Being both Caribbean and Central American, our tiny English-speaking nation, nestled at the base of the Yucatan Peninsula, is a naturalist’s delight – and birders have certainly learned Mother Nature’s best kept secret. With 85 ecosystems and nearly 600 bird species to explore inside 9,000 square miles, Belize contains a vast diversity of forests from […]
7 Scarlet Macaw Chicks Successfully Released Back to the Wild in Belize!
After nearly 3 months in care, seven rescued Scarlet Macaw chicks were successfully released back to the wild in Belize! Of those seven chicks, five were confiscated from poachers in the Chiquibul National Park by the Rangers of Friends for Conservation & Development (FCD). Thanks to the care and rehabilitation of the Belize Wildlife & […]
Travel Better to Belize with Muy’ono Resorts
On the other hand of the pandemic, we have seen how some time away has given travel destinations time to breathe and recover from some of the negative effects of tourism. The air is cleaner and underwater reefs are thriving. When the world of travel reopens, we must make sure to carefully balance these two elements […]