Off-the-Grid Living in Belize with Carmelita Gardens
If you’re looking to embrace the self-sufficient life, look no further than the Cayo District of Belize. And just seven miles out from San Ignacio lies the off-grid community of Carmelita Gardens. Founded in 2010, Carmelita Gardens is a self-sufficient village community as a 98-acre development on the banks of the Belize River. Besides boasting […]
Belize Reopens National Parks, Nature Reserves & Wildlife Sanctuaries
Starting June 15, Belize’s protected areas officially reopen! All national parks, nature reserves, natural monuments and wildlife sanctuaries under the National Biodiversity Office reopen to the public; daily hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Belize protects its country’s biodiversity through the National Protected Areas System (NPAS), which now covers around 46% of its total landmass. Additionally, […]
Celebrating World Oceans Day
World Oceans Day is celebrated annually on June 8 to celebrate and honor our ocean, which connects us all. In Belize, miles of Caribbean Sea surround our coastline, protected by the intriguing barrier reef. But with all this protecting our little country, what are we doing to protect it in return? For 2020, World Oceans Day […]
Celebrate World Environment Day with APAMO Belize
World Environment Day offers a global platform for all, inspiring positive change around environmental action. Celebrated annually on June 5, it highlights global change requires a global community. Additionally, it encourages people from all walks of life around the world to focus their efforts on pressing environmental issues. And this year, the theme is biodiversity. Biodiversity – […]
Swimming with Whale Sharks in Belize: Stirring & Totally Safe
Astonishingly, some of the largest animals to have ever roamed Earth are still alive today. That includes the world’s largest fish, the whale shark. Growing up to 60 feet – or as long as a school bus – with a weight of 50,000 pounds, these endangered giants are considered a part of the shark family. But, […]
Celebrate World Reef Day 2020
Today, June 1, we join the global celebrations of World Reef Day 2020. And with the second largest barrier reef in the world, Belize has lots to celebrate. After the inaugural World Reef Day in 2019, let’s look back at the importance of the reef and steps you can take to protect it. Protecting the […]
Belize: A Sanctuary for Manatees
Manatees are some of the most unusual and interesting marine mammals in the world. There are 800 to 1000 individuals that call Belize home, with its coastline highly conducive to manatee life. These playful and gentle giants, often described as “Sea Cows,” live in shallow and warm waters. They have a very slow metabolism, so […]
Belize Zoo Reopens – Surviving COVID-19 with Local Support
One of Belize’s favourite attractions, The Belize Zoo, officially reopens after 2 months of closing to the public. The Belize Zoo, located on mile 29 of the George Price Highway, welcomed guests with a soft opening over the weekend. Domestic visitors were able to have immersive wildlife experiences as they interacted with majestic animals native to Belize. Over […]
Eco-Tourism is the Future and Belize is the Destination
At a time like now, destination stewardship is critical as countries prepare to reopen borders and welcome travelers back—this includes a tentative reopening date for Belize’s air borders. When travelers are ready to go, destinations like Belize must be prepared to welcome travelers in a sustainable way. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to reshape a new […]
Mike Heusner’s Advocacy for Belize’s Catch-and-Release Sport Fishing
When you talk to a fisherman, a real fisherman, you are talking to a steward of the water. He’s a lover of fish – angry about the vast plastic poisoning the sea and fishery mismanagement. Most of all, a real fisherman wants fishing to survive into the next generation and beyond – a sustainable sport. […]