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Where to find the best views and fine dining in San Ignacio Town

The 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.

Heavenly Hiking in the Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve

If 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.

Second Annual Belize Birding Festival takes flight in October

Hosted 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.

Butterflies, botanicals, and hummingbirds!

Almost 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!

Caves Branch Jungle Lodge welcomes you home

Founded 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.

A Taste of Nature: Gaïa Riverlodge serves up fresh eats

Every 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.

Misty Mountain Solitude at Gaïa Riverlodge

There are a handful of resort properties within the Mountain Pine Ridge Reserve, each exceptional in their unique way, but one that stands alone in stellar location and hospitality is the one and only Gaïa Riverlodge.

Guanacaste National Park – jungle exploring done easy!

Guanacaste National Park is easy to reach, and it’s amazing how immersed you feel within this jungle paradise when you are so close to civilization!

Where in Belize? Location revealed!

It’s fun to challenge our readers and followers to guess “Where in Belize” – especially if we learn of new places to explore along the way!

Discovering Belize’s Hidden Valley Reserve Treasures

Nestled in the crook of Hidden Valley Reserve, rushing waterfalls greet raindrops in a sudden morning storm…soon mist rises and covers the verdant hills, and for a moment, the untamed wild is peaceful…

Awaken the Sleeping Giant

Sleeping Giant Rainforest Lodge has a variety of accommodations to choose from, designed to meet your individual needs, their Garden Rooms and Spanish Casitas.

I-Rave Music Festival

Project Xyz In collaboration with Sargent Peppers brings to you the I-Rave EDM Festival For the 2nd time in cayo! Join us to create history…

San Antonio Village

Populated by primarily Yucatec Mayas, San Antonio village is known for its artists and healers.

Mystic River Resort: Fabulous Service and Beautiful Grounds

If the thought of spending a few nights truly unplugged, with only the sound of tweeting songbirds and trickling waters to distract you, Mystic River Resort is a perfect choice.

Pop’s Restaurant: The search for the best fry jack in Belize has ended

Pop’s Restaurant in San Ignacio, Cayo District, has been consistently producing fluffy, airy, crispy puffs of deliciousness daily for hungry customers.

The Most Scenic Highway in Belize

The Hummingbird is unique in that it is the only highway that cuts through mountains in Belize.

Stunning Vistas from my perch at Cahal Pech Resort

The Cahal Pech Resort offers stunning vistas and a comfortable place to stay when in San Ignacio Town.