The Ancient Maya Site of Lamanai
Whispering with cloud beings… A sprinkling from the skies at the Maya Temple of Lamanai. Situated along the banks of one of Belize’s largest and most impressive river networks, this once great city is now buried in a thick jungle. Though the ruins can be reached by road, they are best accessed by boat. The […]
Escape the Crowds and Visit This Maya City in Belize That’s Off the Beaten Path
The countries of Central America are dotted with ancient Maya cities that tell the tale of an awe-inspiring civilization. And visiting these sites is a great way of to get a brief glimpse into the Maya past of those nations. Travel publication Lonely Planet even goes as far as to note that a trip to […]
Lubaantun and the Crystal Skull – Everything You Need To Know
Who needs Agatha Christie when Belize is home to one of the most mysterious tales of all? If all things historic and mysterious buoy your imagination, traveling to distant places like Egypt and Istanbul where ancient archaeological sites proliferate could eat up your bank account and your calendar. But why spend hours on a plane and […]
Mixing Adventure and Luxury In Cayo’s Most Convenient Locale
From ethereal ancient Maya cities and 400 offshore islands to waterfall ravines and lush rainforest, Belize’s diversity inspires a spirit of exploration and awe. But there’s one district in Belize with resorts that tug at the string of eco adventures, and that’s the Cayo district. Head downstream of the Macal River by canoe as you […]
5 Of The Best Things To Do In Northern Belize
It may be an underrated region, but Northern Belize holds natural gems and stunning attractions that have been on savvy travelers’ itineraries for years. More than just breathtaking Lamanai, more than tasty tacos, more than its beautiful coast, Northern Belize will make any seasoned visitor swoon. But when heading to the districts for the very […]
How To Have A Not-so-typical Family Vacation in Belize
Now that Covid-19 is behind us, many may take this chance to book that family vacation they’ve been waiting on for years. This potential travel surge will be hot on the heels of an already on-the-rise multigenerational travel trend. Large travel groups will now look to go even bigger, taking a not-so-typical vacation involving new […]
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visit Caracol Archaeological Site
Hosted by the Institute of Archeology, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge tour the Caracol Maya Site on the western edge of the Chiquibul Forest Reserve. Caracol was once the hub of life in the foothills of the Maya Mountains and is believed to have been occupied as early as 1200 BC. The Duke and […]
Lamanai Archeological Reserve and Cultural Landscape Named To 2022 World Monuments Watch
World Monuments Fund (WMF) announced that the Lamanai Archaeological Reserve and its wider Cultural Landscape have been named to the 2022 World Monuments Watch, a selection of 25 heritage sites of worldwide significance whose preservation is urgent and vital to the communities surrounding them. According to the press release by the Ministry of Education, Culture, […]
A Complete Guide to Belize’s Maya Sites From North To South
Belize was one of the countries which had a thriving Maya population – around 400,000 at its peak in the Classic Period – before they vanished as mysteriously as they did everywhere else. While the ancient Maya civilizations have been gone for centuries, they are survived by descendants that make up 11% of Belize’s population, […]
3 Photographic Alternatives to Xunantunich
Prior to planning your Belize vacation, chances are you’ve done enough digging on social media apps on what to do, where to stay and what to see. If you’re guilty of saving a ton of Belize posts to your bookmarks for vacation reference, we bet Xunantunich has been one of them. The need to recreate […]