The ancient Maya civilizations may have disappeared into the mists of history, but modern Maya are alive and well. In Belize, they have continued to build thriving communities where they have held onto their culture, language, and traditions. If you’re visiting Belize, you can spend a day immersed in their fascinating culture. Modern Maya in … .Read More about Visit the Modern Maya of Belize
People and Culture
A Country With A Rich Cultural Heritage Exploring New Cultures Is the Best Part of Traveling. Whether having a friendly conversation or trying a local dish, you will be immersed in the various cultures! MAYA The Mayas that live in Belize today are descendants from one of three denominations – Kekchi, Yucatec, and Mopan Maya. … .Read More about People and Culture
Nim Li Punit + Lubaantun in Southern Belize- Maya Rain Songs
Though music is now most commonly used as entertainment, for the ancient Maya, music held a more specific purpose. Discoveries made at the ancient sites of Lubaantun and Nim Li Punit in southern Belize serve as keys to uncovering the true nature and value of music to the ancient Maya. Lubaantun is Belize’s largest Maya … .Read More about Nim Li Punit + Lubaantun in Southern Belize- Maya Rain Songs
Belize Maya Sites
Xunantunich Gazing out over the Mopan River Valley, stands Xunantunich, one of Belizes most beautiful and mysterious ancient Maya Sites. The site’s modern name, pronounced zoo-nan-tun-ich, means ‘stone woman’. It references a local legend of a ghostly belle adorned in white, scaling the steps of El Castillo before disappearing into the stone face at the … .Read More about Belize Maya Sites
Caracol – The Sky Palace – Maya Site
Heavenly Architecture at Belize’s Largest Maya Site Deep in the jungle of Belize’s Chiquibul National Forest stands Caracol, Belize’s largest Maya site. Spanning over 75 square miles – approximately five times the size of modern Belize City. In its center rises Caana, meaning sky palace, which reigns as the tallest standing structure in Belize. True … .Read More about Caracol – The Sky Palace – Maya Site
Adventure All Year Round in Belize
The Seven Tourism Regions that you can Discover Since Caribbean Culture and Lifestyle recently published the Adventure Issue, we thought on sharing more of Belize with you. Belize is a playground of adventures, check out the many activities found at sea and inland, get the best of both worlds! The country is geographically divided into … .Read More about Adventure All Year Round in Belize