Belize

Central America's only totally English-speaking country offers visitors big things in a small package, including high-quality bargains in ecotourism; the beautiful beaches of Ambergris Caye, Caye Caulker, and Placencia; Mayan ruins like Altun Ha and Caracol; and of course kick-ass diving/snorkeling (home to the legendary "Blue Hole").

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Best romantic getaways in Belize: Placencia takes the crown

Nestled in the southern part of the country, the 1,500-resident village of Placencia stands out as the romantic getaway of choice. With its 16 miles of golden, sandy beaches bordered by swaying palm trees, it’s a paradise that combines the tranquillity of the Caribbean with the passionate spirit of Central America. Here are a few reasons why Placencia reigns supreme as the top romantic destination in Belize: read post

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The best of Belize

Oli Eva Central America´s only English-speaking country has a population of around 397,000 and is about the size of New Jersey and a little larger than Wales. It´s something of a diamond in the rough whose small package can deliver gifts of wonderful islands, beaches, eco-experiences, and even Mayan archaeological sites — and all with fewer crowds and often lower prices than its neighbors. And here are seven of its highlights... read post

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Snorkeling in Belize is a splendid adventure

Andy Blackledge The 700-mile Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System is the world's second largest, and the 190-mile long Belize Barrier Reef (top) is a part of that. Lying from 980 feet to 25 miles off the coast, with underwater caves, more than 100 types of coral and more than 500 species of fish. Top spots include the Bay Islands of Roatán and Utila, along with Ambergris Caye and Caye Caulker. You can also opt to snorkel right off the shore at mainland resort areas like Plasencia. Apart from a…

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South Water Caye one of '5 of the World's Best Spots for Stand-up Paddleboarding'

The 450-odd cayes (pronounced "keys") off this Central American country's Caribbean coast are truly castaway destinations, and while Ambergris Caye and Caye Caulker are the best known, even smaller South Water Caye (just 15 acres) to their south boasts an even more "castaway" feel, with fantastic beaching, snorkeling, diving, kayaking, and yes, stand-up paddleboarding through lagoons, mangrove channels, and over the Belize Barrier Reef, part of Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, the world's…

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Helen Brown December 26, 2022 at 8:22pm

Recently in their newsletter, a company called Live and Invest Overseas posed the question: is Belize for you? https://www.liveandinvestoverseas.com/countries/belize/is-belize-fo...

Is Belize For You?

Yesterday, I began reminding you (and me) why Belize is one of my favorite places on Earth. In addition to all of the points I made then… Belize is a…
- Chabil Mar Resort > Helen Brown January 9, 2023 at 5:23pm
  
  Very nice article, Helen. Thank you for sharing.
José Balido July 24, 2022 at 11:44am

Mesoamerican archaeological sites are among my top passions, and when it comes to them Belize is next on my bucket list, with a dozen of them from the Mayan culture, dating as far back ae 2000 BCE. The website of an in-country tour operator, Slickrock Belize Adventures, provides a great overview here: https://www.slickrock.com/belize-mayan-ruins/

Belize Mayan Ruins: Visit Xunantunich, Lamanai, Altun Ha, El Pilar

Belize ruins are easily reached; organize your own tour of ruins in Belize using this complete list of Belize pyramids with locations, photos and des…
María José May 31, 2022 at 10:01am

More attention is being focused on the earliest hub of chocolate production - since Mayan times - in Belize, where visitors can enjoy tours of artisan chocolate makers as well as chocolate-themed programs by local resorts and restaurants. Here's a look, courtesy of the BBC: https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20220522-belize-the-worlds-true-...

The world's true cradle of chocolate

There are nearly a dozen artisan chocolate companies in Belize taking cacao from bean to bar, part of a robust movement to reclaim the small country'…
- Chabil Mar Resort > María José January 9, 2023 at 5:30pm
  
  Maria, thank you for sharing this article, Maria. One of the favorite tours our guests choose is our Chocolate making tour at Maya Center because of the hands on experience of making the chocolate from scratch along with the education about how chocolate grows is nourished and it's nutritional benefits. These experiences, in addition to the tastings are wonderful. Another emerging and very popular tour our guests are choosing is the Taste Belize tours in Placencia Village. It is a walking foodie tour around the Village where our guests get to sample local foods and drinks from some of our least known options. It begins at a local chocolate store and includes visits to 8-10 other establishments in the Village. It's dinner experience, education and cultural experience rolled into one.
Bescover July 17, 2012 at 9:42pm

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Bescover July 12, 2012 at 11:03pm

My experiences in Belize were nothing but great!!! What a beautiful country. I almost bought some land there, I still wish that I did, maybe another time. I have a website http://Bescover.com which is a directory of Bed and Breakfast places around the US, please visit if you are coming. We also have space for foreign destinations top be listed.

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Tripatini June 9, 2012 at 9:50pm

Now on our blog: It's a Jungle In There at the Belize Zoo.
John Lamkin March 11, 2012 at 7:38pm

I'll be on beautiful Ambergris Caye BELIZE is a little over a week!

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John Lamkin February 12, 2012 at 3:39am

Does anyone have PR contacts for Belize? Thanks! John