Stepping into the Greater Maya Forest

Maya Forest in Belize

Stepping into the Greater Maya Forest A New Era for Belize’s Wild Heart In a landmark move, Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize have united to protect 14 million acres (roughly 5.7 million hectares) of the ancient Maya forest, forming the Biocultural Corridor of the Great Maya Forest—the second-largest protected area in Latin America after the Amazon. […]

Love & Adventure Await at Glover’s Reef & Lighthouse Reef

Basecamps of Love in Belize

Love & Adventure Await at Glover’s Reef & Lighthouse Reef Basecamps of Love – Whether It’s Romance, Friendship, or Family Fun! It’s February, the perfect time to celebrate love in all its forms! Love isn’t just about roses and candlelit dinners—it’s about shared adventures, unforgettable moments, and laughter carried by the ocean breeze. ? At […]

A Summer and Fall Guide to Belize

Summer and Fall in belize activities : barton creek canoe, scuba diving, tobacco caye paradise, barton creek cave, cahal pech mayan ruins

Explore the Rainforests, Mayan Ruins, and World-Class Diving Spots of Belize A Summer and Fall Guide to Belize Belize is a land of diverse landscapes and rich cultural heritage, offering much more than its famous beaches and coral reefs. This summer and fall, venture inland to discover lush rainforests, ancient Mayan ruins, and mystical caves. […]

Garifuna Settlement Day

Garifuna settlement Day in Dangriga reenactment Yurumein ceremony

Garifuna Settlement Day: A Celebration of Culture, Music, and Heritage in Dangriga In Dangriga, the vibrant heart of Belize’s cultural landscape, the Garifuna Settlement Day on November 19, 2023, was not just a day of festivity but a profound showcase of history, culture, and youth empowerment. Marking the 221st anniversary of the Garinagu’s arrival in […]

Unleash Your Inner Explorer 

Barton Creek Cave

Unleash Your Inner Explorer  Explore Barton Creek Cave in Cayo District! We got some exciting news  The Cayo Caves & Temples Extension travels inland to the vibrant town of San Ignacio, exploring the Mayan sites of Xunantunich, Cahal Pech, and now includes a canoe boat tour of Barton Creek Caves – Get ready to embark […]

First Maya Pok-Ta-Pok Ball Court in Belize

MAYA POK-TA-POK BALL COURT

The Belize Tourism Board Inaugurates the First Maya “Pok-ta-pok”  Ballcourt in Belize  The Ts’unu’un Pok-ta-Pok Ball Court was created as part of the Belize Tourism Board’s (BTB) efforts to safeguard Maya heritage and promote tourism in northern Belize.  The ball court is located at Jardín Pachamama on the Yo Creek – San Lazaro Road in the […]

Holiday Traditions of Belize

jankunu dancer

Traditions of Belize: The Habinahan Wanaragua Jankunu Festival   Are you an adventure seeker looking for a unique cultural experience during the holiday season? Look no further than the Garifuna Jankunu Dance in Belize! The Garifuna are an Afro-Caribbean culture with a strong presence in Belize, Honduras, and other Central American countries. The Jankunu Dance […]

Belize Independence Day

Belize Independence Day Parade

Happy Independence Day! Belize is turning 41  “Wave fi wi rag, Wave fi wi flag”! It’s time to celebrate in Belize!  (Translation: “Wave our rag, Wave our flag”) On September 21, 1981 – only 41 years ago, Belize, the only British colony in Central America became an independent nation. On this day each year, Belizeans […]

Countdown to Christmas Begins

Belize December celebrations

One of the incredible parts of Belize is its diversity.  The many different cultures and people that all come together to represent Belize, each have unique traditions. Here are a few of the many Holiday traditions celebrated in Belize:

Flights to Belize 2022-2023

Airplane southwest airlines to Belize

It’s getting easier and cheaper to travel to Belize in 2022-2023! People are travelling again, and airlines are expanding their routes to Belize. With all this competition it is getting easier and cheaper to travel to Belize. We put together a list of non-stop flights to Belize for 2022 and 2023.  You should be able […]