Belize

With its western border in the Central American rainforest and its eastern seashore hugging the Caribbean Sea, this little country perched on the Yucatan Peninsula offers a unique mix of mainland and beach attractions. Just two hours from the U.S.A. by air, we are the favorite destination for visitors from North America. Daily flights from the U.S. and Latin America make this sun-drenched country with its entire coast on the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef system easy to reach. You want a vacation. A place in the sun to live, invest or retire - we are what you may be looking for. A place with many adventures, experiences, wide open spaces, English and Spanish speaking, fun places and sheer beauty. Start planning your vacation now.

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Yaxha Maya Temples In El Peten Guatemala

Yaxha Maya Temples In El Peten Guatemala

For visitors looking at the attractions of Guatemala the traditional points of interest from our area are Tikal and to a lesser extent, El Mirador. These are the two better known Maya Ruins in the region. But the Peten is more than this with many unexplored Maya Ruins and tropical rainforest that will give you days of exploration and travel. Yaxche[...]

Belize for Cruise Visitors : Day Trips, Shore Excursions, Things to Do

Belize for Cruise Visitors : Day Trips, Shore Excursions, Things to Do

To be frank, no cruise ship visitor can get a taste of  how spectacular Belize is from a day trip or shore excursion, especially if you are docked off Belize City.  The country's diverse cultures, wildlife, tropical rainforests, caves, mountains and secluded islands and reef destinations merit a least a three night stay. As responsible Belizean bor[...]

How To Obtain A Belize Passport

How To Obtain A Belize Passport

This tropical country in Central America is popular with scuba divers, tourists, cruise ships and retirees. Getting a Belizean passport is a good way to transition into a long term residency or to facilitate travel. It is a CARICOM passport as the country is a member of the English-speaking Caribbean Community. Belizeans can travel without a visa t[...]

Business Of Fashion Has Roots In The Past

Business Of Fashion Has Roots In The Past

Our economic history is rooted in forestry - logwood to be exact. But that's only half the story. The other side of the tale is why the Europeans wanted the swamp-loving tree in the first place: fashion. Sixteenth century colonizers figured out that by boiling the tree's heartwood, they could produce a blue-black dye. In the 1500s, brightly colo[...]

Toledo Hotels Directory

Toledo Hotels Directory

Once end-of-the-line and also the "Forgotten District", Toledo is gradually coming into its own as a major tourist destination especially for the niche visitor seeking a place as remote as Belize can offer. This district has vast mountain vistas and a very low population density. It is the furthest destination to reach and travel is longer by road.[...]

Un-Belizeable: Belize Jungle, Caves And Reef With A Stop In Tikal - Part 2

Un-Belizeable: Belize Jungle, Caves And Reef With A Stop In Tikal - Part 2

Day Four:  To Tikal, Guatemala On our last morning at Chaa Creek we were up early for the 2 ½ ride to ruins of Tikal.  After 30 minutes we crossed the border into Guatemala and switched to another driver and guide. Tikal is known for one thing and that is the amazing Maya ruins.  There are 4000 structures in this area dating back from 800BC to 900[...]

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Caribbean Style Coconut Shrimp Recipe

Shrimp are available year round and here’s a tasty recipe for making Caribbean style coconut shrimp, with a wonderful citrus mango dipping sauce. Coconut shrimp is one of those appetizers that’s usually a hit when family and friends get together. See below for the recipe for the mango dipping sauce. Ingredients 1 local egg 1/2 [...]

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Overnight and Cruise Ship Arrivals Are Up Says Belize Tourism Board

Press Release – Belize Tourism Board –  The increase of arrivals into Belize in the year 2012 has continued into the start of 2013. January numbers are in, and overnight tourists have increased by 17.2% compared to last year’s statistics. A total of 28,431 overnight tourists were recorded in the first month of this year- [...]

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The Ocean Has A Hole In It

Discovery Television has ranked the Great Blue Hole as #1 in its list of 10 Most Amazing Places In The World. The list of geological wonders has Kentucky’s Mammoth Cave in the #2 spot, Wyoming’s Devil’s Tower as #3, the Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia in Turkey at #4, and the Forest Of Knives in Madagascar [...]

Whale Shark off Placencia Peninsula. Image credit: Laz Ruda

Scuba Diving Magazine Honors Belize In Readers Choice Top 100 Awards

Scuba Diving Magazine has honored Belize in its Caribbean and Atlantic Readers Choice Top 100 Awards ranking it Second Place Best Overall Destination. Mexico came in just ahead of Belize as Best Overall Destination in the magazine’s 2013 Reader’s Choice Awards. The magazine describes Belize as: “If size matters to you, consider the Mesoamerican Barrier [...]

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United Airlines Inflight Magazine Features Belize

“A mecca for hard-core scuba divers and laid-back beach types, this tiny Central American country on the Caribbean has even more to offer – vast ancient ruins, stunning native crafts and a wealth of exotic flora and fauna – for those who venture off the beaten path.” Belize is featured in the February issue of [...]

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Belize Scores In TripAdvisor’s Top 25 Small Hotels in Central America

Several Belizean tourism properties have received recognition in TripAdvisor’s 2013 Traveler’s Choice Awards. Belize.com Managing Director M.A. Romero extends congratulations to all the country properties honored. “This is proof of the hard work and dedication to the tourism product by the industry even in the face of a challenging environment of competition from neighboring countries [...]