The Belikin La Ruta Maya Belize River Challenge begins this week!

The Belikin La Ruta Maya Belize River Challenge is a four-day canoe race that takes place every year on the Belize Old River. Conceptualized by Richard Harrison of Big-H Enterprises to promote the Vida brand purified water, the race has evolved into one of the longest canoe races in Central America.

The Belize Tourism Board (BTB) and Love FM, a local Belize radio station, have teamed up to offer this amazing 6 day sea kayak race, the BTB Love Belize Sea Challenge. 

This sea kayak contest is taking place from May 22 to 27, 2019, with a paddling route that stretches from the southern region of Belize to the northern, totalling over 190 miles. Teams participating in the race will have an opportunity to see Belize from an up-close and local perspective. As paddlers make their way up the coast they will be able to experience the rich cultural history of the local communities.