Play castaway on a Sandbar!
For an intimate getaway that provides all the island basics: sand, sun, sea, and now with new protocols: social distancing – try a Sandbar adventure!
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For an intimate getaway that provides all the island basics: sand, sun, sea, and now with new protocols: social distancing – try a Sandbar adventure!
Read moreBased on the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2020 annual readers survey, Matachica Resort has been named amongst the top ten resort hotels in Central America, fifth in Central America and the best in Belize.
Read moreIn an effort to keep all travellers to Belize informed, we are providing the most up-to-date information regarding COVID-19 below. We do invite you to consider postponing, rather than cancelling your vacation, and visiting our beautiful jewel in the near future when these restrictions are reduced.
Read moreBorn in Corozal Town in 1980, an only child, Joanna enjoyed the attention and care of her mother and grandparents. From very early in her life, Joanna showed interest in the expressive arts. During her years at primary school, she was very much involved in drama and dance presentations. She met an outstanding educator by the name of Mr. Sotero Cruz who became a mentor and an inspiring force behind Joanna’s artistic and academic abilities.
Read moreBelize’s newest “Tourism Gold Standard” Recognition Program for hotels, restaurants and tour operators is a 9-point program to enhance the tourism industry’s health and safety standards by adapting new behaviours and procedures
Read moreAlex’s dancing roots was with the Nu Generation Dance Company (NGDC), which was Belize’s premiere Hip Hop company. There, he quickly became a lead dancer. Alex was with the NGDC for over 5 years.
Read moreDavid A. Matus is a carnival costume designer who has been in the Belize Carnival scene for over 23 years. He has created countless costume designs to represent Belize both locally and internationally, in carnivals, and in pageantry.
Read moreErnestine Carballo is one of Belize’s most recognized and awarded Soca artists. She has won the Soca Category of the National Song Competition in 2018 with her song “I Love You Soca”, in 2017 with “On the Road”, in 2015 with “Till Di Sun Come Up”, and 2011 with “Carnival Is Here”. She is responsible for the Carnival Road March Song of 2010 and 2011, has won Artist of the Year 2011 and 2012, the Break Out Tune of 2010 and 2011, Best Soca Artist of 2011/2012, Best Soca Song of 2011-2012 and Honoree of 2011/ 2012. Female Artist & Performer of 2015/2016, and Carnival Song Champion of 2015/2016. In 2018, Ernestine performed at the 3 days “September Festival Weekend” in Belize Featuring Beenie Man, Alison Hinds, and Nailah Blackman. She has also been a featured artist for MUSIC WEEK held by the “Office of The Music Ambassador”.
Read moreWho doesn’t love turtles? Belize is home to three species of sea turtle; the green, hawksbill, and loggerhead turtles like the ones featured in this story. How fun to track them online during the Tour de Turtles!
Read moreIn continuing to roll out their local tourism initiative, Matachica is offering a Beach Club pass as well as reduced overnight stay rates.
Read moreFrom prepping pastry to chopping fresh mango, a bit of oven time and cool down, you can have a delicious Mango Galette in about an hour!
Read moreMs. Maryam Abdul-Qawiyy is an international writer, performance artist, renaissance woman and yoga instructor. She is multifaceted and engages in various artistic fields, attributing this to her passion for creative expression.
Read moreFelene Cayetano is an author, mother, publisher, librarian, and editor. Her migration from Belize to Los Angeles at the age of 9 was a key factor that led her to writing poetry in primary school before easing into writing short stories. This love of writing was balanced by a love of reading which gave her the vocabulary to voice her experiences and an appreciation for libraries.
Read moreResorts like Gaia Riverlodge are rolling out a domestic tourism initiative, welcoming local tourists to explore and enjoy some of the best that Belize has to offer.
Read moreYouth Advocacy Through Arts ” YATA “, was established in 2013 and is perhaps the only Youth Theatre Company active in Belize. The group currently has 6 productions in their repertoire since inception. Initially, a social arts organization with plays that highlight issues affecting marginalized communities, the company has evolved into cultural development through the arts.
Read moreKimberly Griffith looks forward to opening her studio/workshop in the near future where visitors can purchase a piece of handmade jewelry or take the opportunity to make their own.
Read moreLocal tourism is a go in Belize, and Ambergris Caye businesses are geared up to take care of hungry/thirsty patrons, and beaches welcome swimmers again.
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