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Mayan Chocolate Tour

Satisfy Your Craving for a Traditional Belize Chocolate-Making Tour

Did the Maya people have any idea what they had started when they invented chocolate around 900 AD? Not likely. Since its discovery, chocolate became a hot commodity. Chief among its uses was using chocolate (xocoatl) for sacred rituals conducted by… Read more
Mango Street Fest 2023

Mango Street Fest 2024: Hopkins Village's Fruitiest Celebration

If you've been mulling a visit to Belize and you've done your homework, you know that Ambergris Caye has ceded the title of "most happening place" to Hopkins. This quiet, laid-back village is fast developing a reputation for being a cultural mecca. L… Read more
Unforgettable Belize beach experiences

Is Belize in the Caribbean?

Is Belize in the Caribbean? This question may seem far-fetched, but if you’ve visited, you already know that Belize is more Caribbean than all of its neighbors combined. Any country located along the Caribbean Sea’s shoreline can lay claim to … Read more
Try These Classic Belizean Dishes Now

Try These Classic Belizean Dishes Now - or Wait for Lobsterfest!

The news in mid-March 2024 remains disheartening for U.S. lobster aficionados as the media continues to buzz about "lobsterflation." Soaring lobster prices imposed by Maine lobstermen have driven the cost sky-high, with reports indicating that a 2-p… Read more
Where To Stay in Belize

Where To Stay in Belize for a Local Experience

This could come as a surprise to you, but “local experiences are the new frontier of travel,” according to an ABC reporter roaming around Australia to measure the “pre-Covid” travel experience against today’s less restrictive scene. Conclusion reach… Read more
Hopkins Belize

Discover One of Belize's Best-Kept Secrets: Hopkins

Abandoning hot spots for quieter, less crowded areas – especially when your choice of lodgings offers you the same number of attractions, tourist sites, and natural wonders – could be your new travel philosophy if you’re weary of crowds and prefer r… Read more
Belize History and Culture

History and Culture of Belize: A Rich Heritage That's Fascinating and Fun

Unlike its Central American neighbors, Belize stands alone in terms of its history and culture, because only Belize was named a member of the British Commonwealth. As a result, England’s influence has differentiated the nation from others, a fact not… Read more
belize garifuna people

The Garifuna of Hopkins Village Belize: The Rich Heritage of a Proud People

There’s much more to Belize than sand, surf, and sun. This land is home to remarkable people, too. North Americans learn all about U.S. roots when history teachers explain how the Pilgrims landed on Plymouth Rock in search of freedom from English k… Read more
Easter in Belize

Easter in Belize 2024: Everything You Expect When Visiting and More!

The Belize Tourism Board is not shy when it comes to pointing out the celebrations, holidays, and special occasions that are so diverse, travelers can’t wait for the next schedule of events they produce! For 2024, Easter will be celebrated on the las… Read more
9 Reasons Why Belize Hopkins Village Is The Most Unique Destination In The Country

Hopkins Village Belize - 10 Reasons Why It Is The Most Unique Destination In The Country

You truly deserve a relaxing getaway, and there’s no place close to home that’s as accessible and affordable as Belize. If Ambergris Caye, the most expensive, tourist-attracting Belize destination, holds no interest for you, it’s time to discover th… Read more