El Cayo Festival
El Cayo Festival celebrates the culture, flavors, music, and community of the Twin Towns, Santa Elena and San Ignacio.
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El Cayo Festival celebrates the culture, flavors, music, and community of the Twin Towns, Santa Elena and San Ignacio.
Read moreLocated in the heart of Belize’s Cayo District, the Belize Natural History Archive offers visitors an engaging look at the country’s wildlife, ecosystems, and conservation efforts through science and storytelling.
Read moreUpe Nai Cultural Center, located within the lush hills of San Antonio Village, offers more than a meal; it invites travelers into the heart of Maya culture through food, family, and tradition. Here, ancient techniques come alive as guests cook over open fires, grind corn by hand, and learn the stories woven into every dish. This immersive experience is a celebration of heritage, connection, and the timeless joy of sharing a meal made the Maya way.
Read moreWithin the grounds of San Ignacio Resort Hotel, the Green Iguana Conservation Project offers hands-on encounters and insight into the restoration of Belize’s once-threatened green iguana through innovative conservation techniques.
Read moreEscape to The Lodge at Chaa Creek and experience Belize’s rainforest through flexible day passes featuring nature, adventure, wellness, and riverside relaxation.
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 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 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 moreDid you know Belize has 585 bird species? The Belize Birding Festival celebrates our unique avian treasures with an annual event honoring our diverse and rich birdlife, attracting bird watchers, nature enthusiasts, and ornithologists worldwide. The festival typically takes place in October, and this year, the highly anticipated event will be held on October 5th at the Countryside Park in Spanish Lookout, Cayo District.
Read moreThe Cayo District is a treasure trove of hidden gems. At the end of canopied roads, you discover resorts as singular as hand-crafted jewels, nestled within dense jungles teaming with brilliant birds and vibrant foliage. Table Rock Jungle Lodge is one of these hidden nuggets, synonymous with all things uniquely Belize.
Read moreThe western part of Belize is well known for its natural beauty and mountainous regions of the Cayo District. Amidst the wild country is one of its main urban attractions – San Ignacio Town, known for its natural surroundings, mouth-watering cuisine, wine and dining corners, ancient history, and home to accommodations that feature the best views of the town and beyond. This is indeed the perfect base to start exploring this side of the country.
Read moreIf you really want to immerse yourself in all that is Belize, hiking is fantastic! One place that is the ultimate experience is the Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve, with its variety of trails and waterfalls, hidden gems and wildlife.
Read moreHosted by the Belize Tourism Industry Association in partnership with the Belize Audubon Society and the Belize Hotel Association, this year is the second annual event in response to the overwhelming success of the first one held in Belmopan in 2018.
Read moreAlmost everywhere you explore in Belize has you immersed within a tropical paradise bursting with colorful flora and fauna. When visiting the Green Hills Butterfly Ranch in the Cayo District, you get a magical dose of these fabulous features showcasing gorgeous butterflies, jungle foliage and vibrant hummingbirds!
Read moreFounded by the larger-than-life Ian Anderson, who was one of the first to put hospitality on the map in Belize many years ago, Caves Branch Jungle Lodge has been adored by adventure travelers for decades.
Read moreEvery meal we ate at Gaïa during our three-night stay was full of flavor and bright with fresh vegetables and fruits. From a platter of fresh fruit to start off breakfast, with a side of gorgeous, fresh-squeezed orange juice, to some of the crunchiest, tastiest sautéed vegetables accompanying our meats and starches, we were in foodie heaven.
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