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Discover Orange Walk Town, Belize’s Sugar City, known for its famous tacos, scenic New River, charming accommodations, rich culture, and nearby adventures.
Read moreExperience Lamanai, one of Belize’s most remarkable Maya cities. From the scenic journey and abundant wildlife to towering temples and the updated Visitor Center, discover why this ancient site remains a must-visit destination.
Read moreEighteen years later, the story of Ixcacao Chocolate continues to unfold. From humble beginnings to a thriving, family-run experience in southern Belize, the Cho family keeps Maya traditions alive while sharing the true journey of chocolate, from bean to bar.
Read moreEditor Tamara Sniffin reflects on the November–January 2026 issue of My Beautiful Belize, celebrating experiences that invite you to truly feel Belize. From the beat of Garifuna drums to the warmth of a Maya fire-hearth meal, this issue highlights cultural, creative, and natural connections—from painting in paradise to exploring Chaa Creek and the Green Iguana Project. Each story captures how rhythm, flavor, and discovery reveal the heart of My Beautiful Belize.
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 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 moreFolklore is any of the beliefs, customs, and traditions that people pass on from generation to generation. Much folklore consists of fairy tales, folk tales, legends, myths, nursery rhymes, proverbs, riddles, and superstitions. As soon as a people developed a writing system, they began to record folk stories. However, folklore does not have to be written down. Much folklore is passed orally from person to person. My Beautiful Belize embraces the many cultures that make up our community and we recognize the importance of preserving our heritage. Through the Lizard Tales column, our readers will enjoy some of this colorful folklore while in turn we preserve these tales for future generations.
Read moreChocolate is a beloved treat enjoyed worldwide but holds significant cultural importance for many cultures. In Belize, the cacao plant used to make chocolate has a rich history and cultural significance for the Maya. Chocolate played a vital role in ceremonial beverages and ritual offerings for the ancient civilization, and their descendants still use the cocoa plant today to create some of the best artisanal chocolate.
Read moreChristmas and New Years are the most anticipated holidays, with many planning the celebrations far in advance. As a multi-cultural society, the festive end-of-year holidays are celebrated differently in every Belizean household. A feeling of joy, thankfulness, and anticipation fills the air as families come together to celebrate another year gone by.
Read moreWhile Halloween (a holiday that marks the day before the Western Christian feast of All Saints, or All Hallows, and initiates the season of Allhallowtide) may be celebrated worldwide on October 31st where many dress in spooky costumes and give out candy, it also holds significant traditions for local cultures. October 31st is part of the traditional el Dia de Los Muertos or Los Finados. Prominently celebrated in Mexico, the Maya or Mestizo of Belize also celebrate October 31st as the day to celebrate the cycle of life and death. On this day, families observing this tradition set up alters to honor their ancestors, both those remembered and those long forgotten. Many believe the tradition dates to the ancient Maya, who believed there is life after death. Alters are lit up with candles, decorated with flowers, and offerings foods and drinks.
Read moreBelize is blessed with the most extensive cave systems in Central America. Throughout these systems run a myriad of rivers, streams, and creeks, making easy access via rafting, trekking, swimming, inner tubing, kayaking, and canoeing.
Read moreFrom simple corn tortillas to tamales and tamalitos, we love corn. We even consume it in traditional drinks such as atole and pozole. Not only is corn a staple in the Belizean diet, but its cultural significance is a major source of pride.
Read moreThe latest census figure for the entire country of Belize is under 400,000 within 8867 square miles. So you can imagine how difficult it is to understand how one 75 square-mile site could have housed half our current population. But, that’s the archaeological belief – that Belize’s largest Maya site – Caracol, was home to 200,000 Mayas, housed in around 35,000 buildings.
Read moreFrom making chocolate to experiencing of learning to make corn tortillas from the cooked corn to the flattened baked discs of dough, the fact that our visitors can participate and take back with them memories of a unique, truly Belizean experience is a bonus!
Read moreSome of the most intriguing finds have been inside caves, and it’s easy to see why those darkened hollows of earth are significant to the Maya!
Read moreDon’t hesitate to accept an invitation to enjoy our warm culture while visiting My Beautiful Belize, your memories will be all the better.
Read moreCorn tortillas are made from masa (a cornmeal dough), pressed down into flat circles and then baked them over a hot comal (a smooth, flat griddle).
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