Placencia is known for its easygoing beach life, but it’s also one of the best bases in the country for exploring southern Belize. Within a short boat ride or drive,…

In San Ignacio, some of the most memorable moments happen at the table. At San Ignacio Resort Hotel, the award winning Running W Restaurant turns every meal of the day…

Tucked into the jungle along the Macal River valley, one of Belize’s most beloved wildlife experiences is helping secure the future of a species many Belizeans grew up seeing in…

If your travel goals for 2027 include more sunshine, fewer crowds and real time to unwind, a private island in Belize may be the answer. And for couples looking for…

Packed beaches, cruise ship crowds and resort strips that all look the same have sent many travelers searching for something different. In southern Belize, they’re finding it on the Placencia…

Ask travelers about their favorite place in Belize and many will name San Ignacio. Set among the rolling hills of the Cayo District on the banks of the Macal River,…

With air travel to Belize expected to grow sharply over the next two decades, the Belize Department of Civil Aviation is planning ahead. The BDCA has launched a six month…

Minister of Tourism Anthony Mahler says crime is one of the threats facing Belize’s tourism industry, as the country works to promote itself abroad while a state of emergency is…

The Belize Maya Forest Corridor is now fully connected, marking a major milestone for conservation in Belize. On November 5, 2026, The Belize Zoo and Tropical Education Center, a member…

Ask travelers what they remember least fondly about past vacations and the same answer keeps coming up: the moving around. The shuttle rides, the repacking, the hotel checkouts, the hours…

Deep in the Maya Mountains of southern Belize, archaeologists have studied the grave of an ancient Maya woman whose burial may have been fit for royalty. According to a new…

The End of the World Marathon and Half Marathon returns to Placencia on December 6, 2026, celebrating its 15th anniversary with a race that’s as much about community as it…