Belize’s toughest race is back in action after a year’s hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2022 four-day La Ruta Maya River Challenge will take place over the weekend of Friday, March 4th to Monday, March 7th, commemorating National Heroes and Benefactors Day. Sponsored by the beer of Belize, Belikin, this annual race attracts both amateur and professional athletes from across the globe.
Read moreThere is a brand-new beer in San Pedro Town, a refreshing, very approachable, and flavourful pale ale only found at the luxurious Marriott’s Alaia Beach Resort. The beer, dubbed ‘Alaia Tropical Pale Ale,’ is locally brewed by Bowen and Bowen, modest in alcohol at 5.5%, but complex in character thanks to the notes from Belizean grapefruit and Alaia’s ale yeasts. This pale ale bridges the gap between dark stouts and light lagers.
Read moreStarting, November 3, WestJet resumed flights to Belize from Toronto, Canada. WestJet’s flight to Belize is seasonal, visiting every Wednesday and Saturday with the last flight for the winter season departing Belize on April 30, 2022. Southwest Airlines will resume its daily flights to Belize from Houston on Sunday, November 7. Southwest’s flight from Denver will resume on Saturday, November 20, flying to Belize every Saturday after for the winter season through April 2022.
Read moreXe’il, meaning “True to our Roots” – a meaningful brand designed and developed to provide a source of economic empowerment to Mayan women and showcase the dawn of a fashion era emerging from Southern Belize. The establishment of Xe’il started in October of 2019 and was executed by the Sarstoon Temash Institute for Indigenous Management (SATIIM) with financial support from The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) through its Cultural and Creative Industries Innovative Fund (CIIF) to position Maya women as national artists and bring their creative products to a wider market, starting with new fashion designs adorned with Xokb’il Chuy.
Read moreThe first of its kind in Belize, the Alaia Resort-member of the Marriott Autograph collection is now open south of San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye. Boasting more than 1,000 feet of beachfront access, the resort features modern amenities, gorgeous grounds, and impressive details. Alaia is the perfect getaway for those looking for comfort, luxury, and pampering when visiting La Isla Bonita.
Read moreConsidering all the health and safety protocols, and to stimulate the economy, San Pedro’s local government hosts a monthly San Pedro Market Day. The event promotes local entrepreneurs by providing a safe market venue for both visitors and residents to visit.
Read moreDid you know that April 26 is International Flamingo Day?! Who doesn’t love these flamboyant, goofy birds? From pink plastic yard art to animated characters, these charismatic, long-legged creatures are synonymous with all things tropical.
Read moreBelize started welcoming international guests on October 1, 2020. Since then, our travel regulations have continuously evolved, making it easier to visit the country. Under the Belize Tourism Board’s (BTB) most recent travel regulation update, COVID-19 tests are no longer needed if a visitor is fully immunized. For those not vaccinated yet, the PCR test required timeframe has increased from within 72 hours to 96 hours of travel and 48 hours for the rapid test.
Read moreBlessed in location, Belize’s tropical climate and fertile lands allow for a bountiful array of fruits and vegetables to thrive. There is never a shortage of locally grown fresh fruits at a market near you, from bananas to the more exotic Dragon Fruit. While some fruits are seasonal, like mangos and plums, others grow year-round. So how do you enjoy your daily serving of fruits?
Read moreMatachica’s Mambo restaurant has received a menu makeover, and with the changes, a new, casual Mambo Bistro unveiled. At the helm of the exciting changes are two skilled chefs who worked together under the inimitable seven-Michelin-starred Thomas Keller.
Read moreAfter almost a year of lockdowns, stay at home orders, and border closures, we are slowly returning to a new norm under the current COVID-19 pandemic. There have been some tough times, forcing us to adapt to a new way of living. Even with the increased health measures and mandatory mask-wearing, I am glad we have reached a point where we can go out and enjoy some time at our favorite restaurant or hangout spot.
Read moreOur good friend Francis Canto Jr is one of those gifted individuals who doesn’t let anything get in his way of loving the natural world around him. Although 2020 was a challenging year, this birder and photographer extraordinaire shares with us his 2020 favorite birds, and wow are they amazing!
Read moreDecember brought us some fun underwater surprises, in particular the blue button jellyfish, moon jellyfish and spot winged comb jellies. Manatees were a spectacular bonus for 2020.
Read more“As we near the 13th year anniversary of my dad’s death and we celebrate his 60th birthday…I’m forever grateful to those who stayed committed to keep Andy’s legacy and memory alive…” Kami
Read moreAfter a storm, there is an abundance of gifts left for us via Mother Nature – take a walk on the beach and discover a plethora of shells unique sea items.
Read moreHappy Garifuna Settlement Day 2020 to our Garifuna brothers and sisters! “Garinagu: úara, here; awansera asta lidan liderenouga.” (Garinagu: United and Strong, moving forward despite challenges)
Read moreWith the rainy season upon us, our feathered friends are enduring (and enjoying) the deluge. When photographed during these showers, the bathed birds make for great, sometimes humorous images.
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