The Sapodilla Cayes Marine Reserve is the southernmost group of atolls in the country and consists of 14 uninhabited islands and a section of the reef measuring about 39,000 acres…

The Serpon Sugar Mill is Belize’s very first designated historic site. Built in 1865, the Serpon Sugar Mill revolutionized the country because it was the first steam-powered device of its…

Maybe you’ve never heard of Belize. Maybe you’ve been but thought you saw everything this beautiful country had to offer. In either case and for everyone in between, The Ultimate Belize…

It would be no exaggeration to say that tamales come with quite the pedigree. Victoria Freixa, whose cooking blog waxes poetic about tamale making, has researched this humble, tasty dish,…

One of Belize’s most fascinating characteristics is an exotic mix of cultures and peoples, but it’s anyone’s guess how the name of a Russian saint was bestowed upon St. Herman’s…

Located on the banks of the Macal River, the market in San Ignacio is a truly unique opportunity to experience Belizean life. Farmers, traders, and vendors from all walks of…

Uxbenka Archaeological Site Uxbenka may be a difficult name to sound out but it is one of the most interesting archeological sites in southern Belize. First built by the ancient…

Want to see Howler Monkeys in Belize? We’ve Got Your Destination! An abundance of visitors come to Belize to see wildlife in a nation so sparsely populated, mile upon mile…

Best Restaurants in Placencia Belize Placencia isn’t known just for its gorgeous beaches, but it has some of the best restaurants in Belize. Placencia Village is a small village on…

Located in Belize’s beautiful Toledo District, the Aguacaliente Wildlife Sanctuary is the perfect place to immerse yourself in nature. This is particularly true if you want to take in the…

In Belize, there are no official definitions of what constitutes a highway, so the current Coastal Highway is something of a misnomer. Measuring 36 miles long, the Coastal Highway connects…

A trip to Belize can be an exciting adventure: dive, sail, tour ancient Mayan ruins and partake of the cultural vibe that fans across the nation like a finely prepared…