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What began as a local project where fibers processed from banana and plantain trees were handcrafted into artisan products has become a budding Belize Banana Fiber business. It has evolved into a new, all-Belizean art form that creates income for Belizean families.
Read moreWe love seeing visitors reading My Beautiful Belize while exploring our country — but what’s even more exciting is when they take us along on their adventures! Here are just a few snapshots readers have shared with us over the years. Where will your photo be from?
Read moreOn Sunday, June 22nd, Eco-Museum Belize on northern Ambergris Caye came alive with color, culture, and community spirit as it hosted a lively fundraiser in support of the K’iinich Ahau Belize Pok ta Pok team from Yo Creek, Orange Walk. The goal? To help them get to the 6th Annual Pok Ta Pok Mundo Maya World Cup in Copán, Honduras!
Read moreJust 20 minutes from Belmopan on the scenic Hummingbird Highway, Ian Anderson’s Caves Branch Jungle Lodge offers unforgettable experiences. Whether you’re staying overnight or just visiting, the lodge provides day-use options with customizable activities to suit a variety of interests.
Read moreOn February 20, 2025, the Institute of Creative Arts launched HandmadeByBze, a traveling exhibit at the Museum of Art in the Belize City House of Culture. Showcasing the work of 27 Belizean artists, the exhibit celebrates local craftsmanship through handmade pieces created from clay, jippi jappa, calabash, bamboo, stone, wood, slate, embroidery, crochet, and butterfly wings—blending tradition with innovation.
Read moreMany travelers prefer to explore new destinations rather than revisit the same place repeatedly. I get it—there’s an entire world out there, full of experiences waiting to be had, and if you’re anything like me, the fear of missing out is always lingering! But what happens when you fall in love with a place so deeply that you find yourself returning again and again, uncovering new reasons to cherish it each time?
Read moreIn Belize, we see more families visiting our country, as we have so much to offer, including family-friendly accommodations and countless opportunities for fun and adventure. With several Maya archaeological sites to explore, some are more accessible than others, so if you’re traveling with young ones, you may choose the more “user-friendly” sites for families we recommend.
Read moreThis immersive art exhibit hosted by The Art Shack in Belmopan celebrates birds’ beauty, diversity, and symbolism through the lens of contemporary and traditional art. The exhibition is in collaboration with Belize Audubon, Belize Bird Rescue, Belize Raptor Center, and Beltraide, and runs until May 2nd.
Read moreJust about any place you stay within the country, chances are fishing is offered. Be it river fishing, deep sea, or reef fishing, there’s something for everyone. For families with budding anglers, a half day on the water reeling in fisty reef fish is grand fun. Full and half-day trips can easily be arranged along the coast with local tour operators. With the close proximity to the Meso-American Reef, guests staying on Ambergris Caye or Caye Caulker can spend an afternoon reeling in huge smiles and fish aboard a hired boat with a skilled guide.
Read moreTucked away in the sleepy village of Camalote, just five kilometers west of Belmopan, in the Cayo District, is the charming “Farmed to Perfection”, where magical things happen. The farm is one happy place, from harvesting honey and healthy products from the beehive to tilapia pools and gardens of bright flowers and herbs for the bees, rabbits, chickens, hogs, sheep, a few dogs and cats, and even guinea pigs.
Read moreIn Belize, we see more families visiting our country, as we have so much to offer, including family-friendly accommodations and countless opportunities for fun and adventure. Horseback riding in the Cayo District is one of many adventures that will surely delight the child in all of us.
Read moreFriday night bingo at the San Pedro Lion’s Den is the heart of community fun on Ambergris Caye. It is always thoroughly enjoyed and is highly recommended to visitors of La Isla Bonita who want to be part of a local, family-oriented tradition.
Read moreWhat started as the usual family dinner on Sundays at the home of Philip and Leonila (Nila) Mai, Yucatec Maya who live east of the picturesque San Antonio Village in the Cayo District, evolved into a culinary and cultural destination after the community gravitated to their authentic, fire-hearth cooking.
Read moreAlthough English is the official language of Belize (thanks to British settlers and colonization in the 1800s) and is used in public education, government, and most media outlets, the country’s default language in many households is Kriol (Creole).
Read moreSometimes, dinner is more than a meal; it is the stage set for a night to be remembered. Be it a private beach setting for a couple or small group to an intimate dinner in the seclusion of the thatched pier pavilion, the talented staff at Victoria House will create a magical evening not to be forgotten.
Read moreImagine the day when more indigenous Maya lived on Ambergris Caye than our current population of 20,000? Imagine the island dotted with thatched huts, salt processing sites, and coasts bustling with fishermen and dugout canoes laden with goods to trade, or how about the day, decades later, when our Caribbean waters brought Spanish explorers and pirates to our beaches? All this, along with the fascinating historical timeline of Ambergris Caye, comes to life when you explore the Eco-Museum.
Read moreBefore traveling to Belize or while you are here, reading is a great way to engage in the wonders of all things Belize. There’s something to read for all ages, and for young travelers, reading is a great way to introduce them to a new culture and excite them for their next adventure. There are countless books to recommend, but here are a couple we have enjoyed. Be you on a plane headed to Belize or enjoying beachside relaxation with a good book, through the pages, you are sure to be entertained while discovering an appreciation for our unique country and culture.
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