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The Belize Zoo is Celebrating Its 40th Anniversary In Style This Year

The “best little zoo in the world” turns 40 this June. It’s set to be an occasion to remember, with a celebrity appearance (or two), a special dinner, and lots more sweet surprises. The best part? You’re invited. On June 3rd, come and celebrate Sharon Matola Day and the 40th Anniversary of the Belize Zoo, […]

Savoring The Open Conch Season with Belizean Conch Fritters Recipe

Food transports us. See, the food you eat while traveling enriches more than just your body—it’s simple, complete, and absolute soul food too. It’s wishful escapism in a bite: whisking you away from your cooking routine or a familiar palette, straight into unpretentious and unreplicable flavors abroad. Where your Belize story includes Nanche-spiked flan in […]

7 Hidden Adventures in the Belizean Rainforest: Bocawina National Park

Easily accessed from Hopkins or Dangriga, the 11 square mile Mayflower Bocawina National Park offers high-adrenaline adventure activities as well as old-fashioned jungle hiking to mountains, waterfalls, swimming holes and small Maya sites. Plus, it’s remote enough that you might find yourself alone (apart from the wildlife) on some spectacular hiking trails. 1. Explore the Park […]

The Baird’s Tapir: Belize’s Fascinating National Animal

Closely related to horses and rhinos but more akin to a pig and miniature elephant in appearance, the Tapir is definitely one of Belize’s most fascinating animals. Did you know that there’s an entire day dedicated to these intriguing creatures? Every year, April 27th is observed as World Tapir Day in honor of advocating for […]

How You Can Celebrate Earth Day this Weekend in Belize

This Saturday is Earth Day! This annual celebration is aimed at highlighting and addressing all the most pressing issues currently affecting our planet, and the theme for Earth Day 2023 is “Invest in Our Planet.”  Take action this Earth Day no matter where you are on the planet. And if you just so happen to […]

Earth Hour 2023: Join the Biggest Hour for Earth in Belize

On Saturday, March 25, at 8:30pm local time, countries and national monuments across the globe will collectively switch off all the lights. Earth Hour – which has become known as the world’s largest grassroots movement for the environment – is back again this year and takes place this weekend. Earth Hour 2023 Earth Hour began […]

Belize Hailed As “A Leader in Sustainability” by Forbes Magazine

In an age where “sustainability” and “green travel” have become buzzwords in the world of tourism, Belize does more than just talk the talk, says Forbes Magazine. In an article published last week, Forbes contributor Judy Koutsky wrote that “Belize has set up several programs to not only attract travelers, but to protect the land.” […]

The Best Way to Experience Lighthouse Reef in Belize

Lighthouse Reef is one of Belize’s three beautiful atolls. Here’s how a visit to this stunning coral atoll could be one of your most memorable vacations.   What’s Special About Lighthouse Reef? If you only visit one of the atolls, you should choose Lighthouse Reef. After all, there’s a reason this Belizean destination was named one […]