The Life of a Caribbean Spiny Lobster

The Caribbean Spiny Lobster (Panulirus argus) is the primary lobster caught in Belize. When the Spiny Lobster hatches, it faces an uphill battle.  Of the 10,000 eggs that a female might release, only about one percent will survive past the first four weeks of life. They begin life as a free-swimming, microscopic phyllosoma larvae. After […]

Top 5 Mayan Sites to Explore in Belize This Summer

Belize is home to over 600 ancient Mayan sites. Archaeologists believe that Belize was at one time the center of the lowland Mayan Empire. Over two thousand years ago a million people could have been living in what is present-day Belize.  Many of these Mayan sites still remain unexplored and buried.  They range from small […]

10 Must Do Activities During Your Summer Visit to Belize

Belize’s ‘Green Season’ (Summer Season) runs from June through October and is a great time to visit.  This is a quieter time to visit Belize with fewer tourists and lower prices for accommodation.   The average year round temperature remains fairly steady at around 84° F (29°C).  During this time you can expect periodic showers, often […]

A Year-Round Guide to Visiting Mayflower Bocawina National Park, Belize

Mayflower Bocawina National Park is located in the Stann Creek District of Belize. The park consists of 7,107 acres of primarily tropical evergreen broadleaf, lowland and hill forest ecosystems. This is an amazing park to visit year round and offers a diverse range of activities.  It’s a great place for wildlife observation and bird watching. […]

A Year-Round Guide to Visiting Tobacco Caye, Belize

Tobacco Caye is located in the middle of the Belize Barrier Reef at the northern edge of the South Water Caye Marine Reserve. This stunning palm fringed 5 acre island, has a year round population of only 30 people.  Outside Magazine named this tiny islet as one of 7 islands to cure your winter Wanderlust!     […]