15 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Belize’s Ancient Maya
Belize is a beautiful Central American country known for its world class scuba diving, lush rain forests, pristine beaches, and friendly people. However, it is also the ancestral heartland of the ancient Maya. These ancient people originated in the Yucatan Peninsula around 2600 B.C. By 250 A.D., their civilization encompassed southern Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, and Honduras. […]
Step Back in Time at the La Milpa Archaeological Site
Belize is a treasure trove of Maya history. At the La Milpa archaeological site, you can get a vivid picture of the Maya civilization at its peak. Put these ruins on your Belize to-do list. La Milpa Is Historically Important La Milpa may not be as famous as Altun Ha or Xunantunich, but it is […]
Bring in the Winter Solstice in Belize at Blancaneaux Lodge
The Winter Solstice, which falls on December 21, is the lоngest nіght of the year. This year is particularly special as Јuріtеr аnd Ѕаturn wіll сrоѕѕ раthѕ іn thе nіght ѕkу, mаkіng fоr а rare and ѕресtасulаr ѕіght. Within Belize, a country seeped in ancient Maya civilization, the date is even more significant. The sun, known […]
5 Experiences in Belize You Haven’t Done Yet
It’s no secret many come to Belize for the marine life and lush jungles, and stay for the food, people and myriad experiences they didn’t know existed. While most visitors are eager to cross off the Great Blue Hole or San Pedro off their Belize Bucket List, there are underrated experiences that are worth a trip […]
Visit Northern Belize’s Spectacularly Scenic New River Lagoon
The New River Lagoon is Belize’s largest lake. Stretching over 25 miles, it’s home to a vast array of wildlife and birds. If you want to see one of Belize’s most beautiful, untouched natural areas, visit this scenic lagoon. Visiting Orange Walk The New River Lagoon is in the Orange Walk District of Belize. Belizeans […]
Belize’s Most Popular Photography Spots according to Instagram
One feature Belize does not lack in is offering beautiful sites for visitors to capture. Scrolling through the #TravelBelize tag on social media, you’ll come across arresting images from every corner of the country. From cascading waterfalls to looming Maya structures, these attractions make for exotic backgrounds you wouldn’t find anywhere else. If you’d like […]
10 Must-See Caves to Visit in Belize
Hidden below the jungle canopies, navigate Belize’s complex underground cave system on foot, canoe or inner tube to reveal natural splendors of the Maya’s past. Considered pathways to the underworld, or ‘Xibalba’ in Maya, caves are sacred havens where glistening limestone formations and vast chambers are just the beginning. The ATM Cave. © Leonardo Melendez […]
Major Grant to Cover Archaeologist’s Work at El Pilar Maya Site in Belize
In the years since Anabel Ford encountered the Maya city of El Pilar between Belize and Guatemala in 1983, the research anthropologist and director of the MesoAmerican Research Center at UC Santa Barbara has dedicated her career to documenting and preserving the ancient site. Now, a new grant of US$289,806 from the National Science Foundation will […]
A Journey Back In Time to the Ancient Maya Site of Caracol
The ancient Maya city of Caracol, meaning snail in Maya, is located in the Cayo District. That puts it some 25 miles south of San Ignacio, which is a town in the foothills of the Maya Mountains. Also nearby is the Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve, which is not very far from the border of Guatemala. […]
The Little Known ‘Big Hat’ in Belize: Nim Li Punit in Toledo
The ancient people who lived in the Nim Li Punit Maya site took advantage of a convenient location between the mountains and the sea. This allowed for a healthy trade between inhabitants of the city and communities around them. Nim Li Punit people grew cacao and corn crops among many others. A wide variety of stones […]