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From the Editor – Belize is a Journey of Connections

Editor 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.

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Upe Nai Cultural Center – A “Dream” Come True

What 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.

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