Many visitors arrive in Belize completely unsure what to expect from the local cuisine. But Belize is a melting...

Snake Cayes in Southern Belize Despite their ominous name, the Snake Cayes are amongst the most beautiful offshore islands...

Johnny Cakes Are A Favorite Belizean Breakfast The name can be somewhat misleading as it often leads people to...

Belize Fry Jacks While they may not be the healthiest item on a plate, Belizean fry jacks are one...

One of the all-time classic Caribbean dishes, rice and beans hold a special place in every Belizean’s heart. Simple...

Aguacate Lagoon Belize The Aguacate Lagoon is one of the best birding and wildlife spotting areas in western Belize...

 The Placencia Casino & Sports Bar Located just south of the Placencia Hotel nine miles northeast of the Placencia...

Things to See & Do in Placencia A charming and gorgeous Peninsula in Southern Belize, Placencia is an ideal vacation...

Horseback Riding Tours in Belize One of the best ways to explore the natural beauty of Belize is on...

One of just three coral atolls located off the coast of Belize, Turneffe Atoll is one of the most...

The Mayan archaeological site of Cuello Cuello is an ancient Maya site located in Belize’s northern Orange Walk District....

With a balmy year-round climate, short flying distance from the United States, and favorable tax laws, more and more...

Best Things to See  & Do in Belize Make 2017 the year you give yourself the gift of Belize....

Starting approximately 400 years ago, enslaved Africans were brought to work on the plantations of the Caribbean Islands. Over...

Located in the upper part of the Macal River Valley in Belize’s western Cayo District, Vaca Lake is a...

Located in Belize’s southeastern Stann Creek District, the Mayflower Bocawina Park is 7,000 acres of pristine tropical evergreen forest....

Visit Belize in the Fall The time to visit Belize isn’t summer when folks are shepherding kids around to...

Designed by local sculptor Steve Okeke, the Drums of Our Fathers monument is a visual masterpiece that showcases the...

Once an unknown Caribbean backwater, Belize has emerged in recent years to become one of the fastest growing tourist...

Top Hiking Destinations in Belize With more than 30% of its territory set aside for nature reserves and national...

Currently officially known as the Shipstern Conservation and Management Area, Shipstern is a large area of land of 21,500...

Pen Cayetano is one of Belize’s most prominent and popular living musicians. Along with his wife Ingrid, Pen Cayetano...

The Garifuna are a unique culture that formed some 400 years ago when African slaves imported into the Caribbean...

Nearly 400 years ago, the British began importing slaves from Africa to plantations on Caribbean islands like St. Vincent....

Mopan River in Belize With most organized tour groups picking up participants in San Ignacio Town, the Mopan River...

20 years ago, you would’ve been hard pressed to find anyone who could locate Belize on a map. Today,...

Private Island in Belize If you find beach resorts too crowded and need a respite from chattering heads, sand-kicking...

September is an outstanding time to visit Belize as airlines offer competitive rates, resorts and lodges offer discounts, and...

Phillipe Cousteau, the grandson of legendary explorer Jacques Cousteau, along with his wife Ashlan, will be exploring the high...

This weekend, WestJet announced that they will be adding a weekly direct flight from Calgary to Belize as part...

Located deep within a nature reserve in western Belize, Thousand Foot Falls is the highest waterfall in all of...

The Bacalar Chico Marine and Wildlife Reserve is a UNESCO World Heritage Site centered on the northern part of...

Located on the golden shores of the Placencia Peninsula in southeastern Belize, The Placencia is one of the most...

The rainforests of western Belize gently filter and purify rainwater which flows downstream from the Maya Mountains to the...

Belize has the most manatees of any country in Central America. These playful and gentle creatures can be found...

September in Belize After several centuries as a British colony, Belize gained its independence from Great Britain on September...

Few experiences in Belize can compare to a delightful sail down the coast. Departing from the lovely Caye Caulker,...

Belize gained its independence from Great Britain in 1981, and the young nation has one of the most intricately...

In December of this year, Canada’s largest airline, Air Canada, will begin flying to Belize. Air Canada’s entry into...

Belize is definitely a beautiful country, whether you’re scuba diving out on the reef or trekking through a pristine...

Benque Fiesta The Benque Fiesta is a multi-day celebration in the town of Benque Viejo del Carmen, commonly referred...

Whether you’re looking to retire or simply want to invest in a piece of paradise, the Corozal District of...

Fresh on the heels of dropping the video last week for his new hit single ‘Remember When I Told...

With all four of the biggest American airlines and Canada’s biggest airline now offering non-stop flights to Belize from...

The Belize Brewing Company, best known for its flagship Belikin beer, announced this week the launch of its new...

Jack Sheldon, an expert traveler from the United States who resides in England and runs Jack Flight Club –...

Located in the north of the country in Belize’s Orange Walk District, La Milpa is is the third-largest Maya...

Belize’s most decorated female sprinter, Kaina Martinez, an 11-time All-American track athlete, 2-time NCAA Champion, Olympian, and Central American and...

Few nations make it as easy for retirees to find, finance and buy a home as the country of...

With longer life spans and improved health care, it’s no surprise that many people start planning their retirement years...

Visiting Tikal from Belize A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979, Tikal is one of the most iconic and...

Belizean band, Verge of Umbra, stands apart from its contemporaries not only in the country or in the region,...

Easily visible on a map as a long finger stretching out from the mainland, Gales Point Village is one...

A tiny island measuring just 5 acres in size and easily traversable on foot in 10 minutes or less,...

As a parent, you’re zealous about monitoring what your kids see and do in today’s crazy world; it’s your...

Rio. Cabo. Cayo. Does it sometimes seem that Central and South American hot spots all end with the letter...

If you dislike crowds but you’re fascinated by everything Belize has to offer, make Orange Walk District—and especially Orange...

Punta Gorda Town, commonly referred to by locals as “PG” or “PGT”, is the capital and largest municipality in...

Corozal is a charming town of approximately 10,000 people located in the far north of Belize just across the...

As of June 4, 2017, Southwest Airlines, the world’s largest low-cost air carrier, has begun flying its new non-stop...

First conceived as a celebration of the wider Maya world with participants from Belize, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua and...

Located just a few hours’ flying time from the United States, the small nation of Belize in Central America...

In Belize, all of the offshore islands are referred to as cayes (pronounced “keys”) and Goff’s Caye is definitely...

By Giulianna Tonti: We’ve touched down! Safely and soundly, I now found myself in my mother land, Belize. After walking directly...

Photo by Belize Audubon Society As atolls go, Half Moon Caye National Monument is the furthest from Belize’s mainland...

Built more than 150 years ago by the British colonial government to house prisoners, the facility in central Belize...

Located in the far north of the country in Belize’s Corozal District, Sarteneja is officially the country’s largest village...

St. John’s Cathedral Located in the heart of Belize City, St. John’s Cathedral is one of the few physical...

Top Belize Hotels & Resorts in Cayo Over the years, Cayo has been dubbed as the Eco tourism Capital...

Belize is one of the last unspoiled places on the planet and is rapidly growing in popularity as a...

“The Placencia” The Luxurious Future of Belize Living Your First Step In Living The Dream! The Placencia is the...

Often ranked as the friendliest village in Belize, Hopkins is in the center of the Garifuna culture, a unique...

Photo by Chabil Mar Placencia Belize Described by locals as “barefoot perfect”, Placencia is a small 16-mile long narrow...

Marie Sharp’s Habanero Pepper Sauce Sauces are an important part of Central American cuisine and no sauce better epitomizes...

July is one of the best months to enjoy a vacation in Belize. With fewer crowds and most resorts...

San Ignacio is the heart and soul of the Cayo District Originally a small village of logging camps and...

Caye Caulker Belize Measuring just five miles north and south and less than a mile across, Caye Caulker is...

(Photo by Islands Expeditions) It’s okay to channel your inner child when compiling your Belize itinerary, but pirate hats...

(Photo by Islands Expeditions) If you’re like most North Americans getting ready for a tropical paradise escape, deciding what...

Because of the freshwater sources in the center of this small island, fisherman used to stop off at South...

Belize whale sharks Few diving or snorkeling experiences can compare to coming up close with whale sharks, the largest...

If you’d like to meet Belize’s most enigmatic primates, plan to spend time at the nation’s Community Baboon Sanctuary....

Who says you have to take the kids to expensive 3D films to see what life on Earth looked...

Belize may be known for lively towns and villages where tourists and ex-pats revel in fun, but it’s the...

To the untrained eye, the Cerros Mayan compound may look like every other ancient Belize ruin, but don’t let...

August is a Great Month to Visit Belize Unlike the scorching temperatures found in most of the United States,...

Photo by: Chabil Mar in Placencia Belize Belize With Kids Situated in Central America, the beautiful country of Belize...

If you love culture and not crowds then Dangriga is the place you have to visit. Located at the...

June is a great month to visit Belize Slightly cooler and with better breezes than the months of April...

May is a great month to visit Belize May is a great month to visit Belize because numerous resorts,...

If you believe that size matters, a trip to Lubaantun, a one-of-a-kind ruin in Southern Belize that has the...

Hats Off to Nim Li Punit Mayan Ruins Belize’s Nim Li Punit is a little Mayan ruin with a...

If you make a list of reasons to visit Belize with the kids in 2017, you can remove the...

One of Belize’s most fascinating characteristics is an exotic mix of cultures and peoples, but it’s anyone’s guess how...

If you’ve an interest in visiting Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary in Belize and you’ve done your homework, you likely...

If a Belizean tells you that Laughing Bird Caye is for the birds, it’s okay to believe him. This...

Nothing Compares to Cave Tubing at Nohoch Che’en Caves Branch Reserve Imagine settling into an oversized rubber inner tube...

Mayflower Bocawina National Park: Belize’s Very Own Eden Not all parks are created equal—particularly in Belize where natural diversity...

A trip to Belize can be an exciting adventure: dive, sail, tour ancient Mayan ruins and partake of the...

Located in the northwest corner of Belize District in central Belize is the tiny village of Crooked Tree, named...