For more than 4,500 years, the Maya people have lived in Belize. Although their origins are lost to the mists of history, the great Maya civilization that emerged around the year 250 AD stretched from Mexico all the way down to El Salvador. Long before the arrival of the Europeans, the Maya built an advanced civilization, creating complex calendars,...
Belize All Inclusive Vacations – Options for Couples & Families
Honeymooners and couples wanting to enjoy a fabulously romantic getaway vacation love Belize because of all of the exciting activities to enjoy, including hiking through the pristine jungle, climbing to the top of an ancient Maya pyramid, floating through vast underground caverns on an inner tube (cave tubing), enjoying a sunset cruise on the Caribbean, or soaking in the...
The Belize Zoo – Top Tips Before You Go
Guided tours are available in both English and Spanish, and visitors will be able to see, touch, and learn more about the many animals that call Belize home. Visitors will also be able to take unforgettable photographs next to the zoo's ambassadors, including Junior Buddy the jaguar, Runt the Keel-billed Toucan, Indy the tapir, and Panama the harpy eagle....
September 10th: Belize Celebrates Battle of St. George’s Caye
On a warm September morning in 1798, the future of what would become Belize was uncertain. After numerous clashes between Spanish naval forces and a small contingent of British hardwood loggers, issues came to a head. Relying on stealth and superior strategy, the ragtag British forces defeated a superior Spanish naval fleet on September 10 in the waters offshore...
Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Belize
Whether you're an experienced diver or have never tried snorkeling before, there is something for everyone on the Belize Barrier Reef. Even for visitors unable to swim, the reef has many beautiful islands where visitors can simply wade into the water and look under the surface to see an astounding kaleidoscope of colorful fish, anemones, rare sea turtles, and...
Why You Should Have a Honeymoon in the Belize Jungle
When many people hear the word "jungle," they think of a scary assortment of dangerous animals and thick, impenetrable foliage that you have to hack your way through with a machete. But the jungle in Belize is much more than that, a pristine landscape of indescribable beauty, fragile orchids blooming amidst a kaleidoscope of tree frogs, colorful parrots winging...
Ancient Origins Highlights the Wonders of ATM Cave
On July 23, 2017, the popular history website Ancient Origins published an article about the mysterious Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM) Cave in Belize. Located deep in the jungle of Belize's western Cayo District, ATM Cave is a vast underground labyrinth that was once used for sacred Maya religious ceremonies including human sacrifices.
Magical Treehouses in Belize
On July 4, 2017, Culture Trip Magazine, a global media publication with more than 7 million monthly readers, published an article entitled "15 Magical Treehouses You Won't Believe Exist in Central America" that features the luxury tree houses available at Caves Branch Lodge in central Belize.
Ian Anderson’s Caves Branch Jungle Lodge Just Earned a 2017 Certificate of Excellence From TripAdvisor
Ian Anderson's Cave Branch Lodge, the premier jungle lodge in central Belize, has just been awarded a Certificate of Excellence for the year 2017 from the travel site TripAdvisor.
Southwest Now Flying from Fort Lauderdale to Belize
Beginning on June 4, 2017, Southwest Airlines is now operating non-stop flights from the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Airport (FLL) to Belize City (BZE).