How To Protect Sea Turtles During Nesting Season On Northern Ambergris Caye
Traveling to Belize this summer? Besides the beautiful warm and sunny days you can expect, there might be an unexpected (but pleasant) surprise on its shores. During May to November of every year, three endangered sea turtles come on land to nest across the country. And northern Ambergris Caye is no exception. This is the […]
Scientists Stunned: Half-Blind Ancient Shark Typically Found In The Arctic Appears In Belize
A half-blind shark that is typically thought to live in freezing Arctic waters, scavenge on polar bear carcasses and survive for hundreds of years, recently turned up in perhaps an unexpected place—a coral reef off Belize. This marks the first time a shark of its kind has been found in Western Caribbean waters off the […]
Placencia Community Celebrates Silk Caye’s New Hope (And Island Look)
The success of conservation efforts is inextricably linked to local communities, and many forms of community support come through tangible solutions. After two months of labor-intensive voluntary work from more than 250 residents and tourism stakeholders, the Placencia community took to the shores of South Silk Caye on July 23 to celebrate their joint conservation […]
The Regenerative Resort You Didn’t Know You Needed: Hamanasi Belize
The brainchild of two wildly adventurous travel fanatics who dreamed endlessly of launching a resort dedicated to both pleasure and ecological awareness—Hamanasi Adventure & Dive Resort literally came into being when founders David and Dana took his mom Joan’s advice. From Moscow, Dana and Joan headed for Belize in 1995 and found paradise tucked between […]
The Rainforest Lodge at Sleeping Giant: Belize’s Version of Eden
If the idea of finding a sanctuary amid this verdant splendor appeals to you, you owe it to yourself to start making plans for a sojourn at Belize’s unique Sleeping Giant Lodge. You won’t find a more delightful experience if you seek authenticity and crave being hosted by Mother Nature herself. Built on the edge […]
This Secret Cave with ancient Maya artifacts is less than an hour from San Ignacio — and you can see it from a canoe.
A tropical country full of surprises, Belize has no shortage of spooky caves and mysterious artifacts hidden within them. While the world-renowned Actun Tunichil Muknal may have graced the cover of National Geographic in 2019, there are still some off-the-beaten-path caves worth exploring. Take Barton Creek, a ceremonial wet cave that can only be fully […]
The Restaurants In San Pedro Serving Up Lionfish
The invasive Lionfish is increasingly problematic to Belize’s fisheries because, without any potential natural predators, they threaten the existence of our local native species. To tell you how serious it is, this beautiful yet deadly fish feeds primarily on juvenile fish. So to fight it, restaurants across Belize have started to include Lionfish on their […]
5 Under-the-Radar Green Spaces In Belize That Will Surprise You
Every year, thousands of travelers swarm to Belize’s bustling cities and towns. They take part in the country’s renowned food festivals, go bar hopping on party island Ambergris Caye, and have a packed itinerary for the short time they visit. But now and then, one might feel like taking a break from all the noise […]
Looking For A Green Stay? This Belize Resort Is An Eco-Powerhouse for Guests
On the coast of Belize’s Placencia peninsula lies waterfront Turtle Inn, Francis Ford Coppola’s very own ecological powerhouse. The Caribbean resort has long been associated with beachfront sceneries and tasteful art and is known to be Sofia Coppola’s own personal hideaway. But there’s more to Turtle Inn than luxury accommodations and state-of-the-art service: its contribution […]
Belize’s Copal Tree Lodge featured in Conde Nast Traveler
Muy’Ono Resorts’ very own Copal Tree Lodge was recently featured in the highly acclaimed travel publication, Conde Nast Traveler. Listed among the best “9 Rainforest Resorts That Put You Right in the Jungle,” Copal Tree is a nature haven located in Southern Belize. The drive may be long, but the resort is worth it once you […]