Useful Facts You’ll often hear Belize referred to as “The Jewel”, “The Best of Both Worlds”, “A Cultural Melting Pot”, or “Mother Nature’s Best Kept Secret”. While the references are certainly cliché, they are nothing short of true. Belize is ethnically, culturally, and ecologically diverse. Our population is small but our natural bounty is great! … .Read More about Useful Information about Belize
Origin of the Name Belize
One has to wonder where an exotic name like Belize comes from. Throughout periods of history, Belize has had different designations. Historians do not know with absolute certainty, but there are a few theories. In the early years of the 16th century, the age of conquest brought Europeans to what they considered the “New World”, … .Read More about Origin of the Name Belize
History of Belize
Belize is a small, independent country (not an island) nestled between the borders of Mexico and Guatemala and the shallow shorelines of the Caribbean Sea. Tiny English-speaking Belize was once known as British Honduras, a colony mainly known for Mahogany and Sugar production. “British Honduras” became the country of Belize, gaining its political Independence in … .Read More about History of Belize
Belize Tourism Statistics 2019 (1st Quarter)
Tourists are saying Hi! in High season! The months of December through May are considered “high season” in Belize. This is when tourism arrivals are at its peak. Overnight Visitors The Belize Tourism Board reports for the first quarter of 2019, Belize’s tourism records exceeded expectations reaching a record-breaking 57,909 in overnight visitors for the … .Read More about Belize Tourism Statistics 2019 (1st Quarter)
A Mystery to Many
What makes the Jewel of the Caribbean unlike anywhere else… Despite growing interest in the recent past, Belize remains a mystery to many. When listening to friends tell tales of adventures in Belize, many respond with….. Belize …Where is that? Formerly known as British Honduras, Belize is located on mainland Central America with the Caribbean … .Read More about A Mystery to Many
Kriol – Talk the Talk
In the words of the National Kriol Council: “Dis da fi we langwidhj, dis da fi we life!”This is our language, this is our life! In Belize, you’ll hear the nasalized chatter of Kriol everywhere. More than a colloquial language, it is a way of being. English may be Belize’s official language but Kriol is … .Read More about Kriol – Talk the Talk
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