Paynes Creek National Park in Belize country was declared a nature preserve in May 1994 and a national park in 1999. Its 30,000 acres of land protects a wide variety of wetland inhabitants and the unique physiographic feature of an…
Aguacaliente Wildlife Sanctuary For Bird Watching Fanatics
With the rich wildlife and landscapes of Belize country, it is not a surprise to find a good number of wildlife sanctuaries and national parks in it. One site that is popular among locals and tourists alike is the Aguacaliente…
A Filmmaker’s Paradise: Is Belize The South Hollywood?
The Mosquito Coast is a 1986 America drama film that stars Harrison Ford, Helen Mirren and River Phoenix. Directed by Peter Weir, this story was based on the novel by Paul Theroux. The film tells the story of a family…
Punta Gorda: A Place For Adventurous Travelers
Punta Gorda, locally known as PG, is the southernmost town in Belize and the capital of the Toledo District. The population is close to 6,000 people, with a mixture of Mopan and Kekchi Maya, Creoles, Garifuna, Lebanese, East Indian and…
Jaguar Preserve In Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary
Established in 1990, the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary is world-renowned for being the first ever jaguar preserve. This unique reserve was established as a result of jaguar studies conducted in the area by Alan Rabinowitz. Aside from being home to…
A Trip To The Seaside Town Of Dangriga
‘Mabuiga’ is the welcome sign that will greet you if you come by bus, announcing your arrival to the seaside town of Dangriga. If you travel by plane, you will be greeted by expanses of citrus orchards. Once called Stann…
Place Of Ticks: Getting To Know Belize’s Cahal Pech
The idea of visiting and exploring Mayan ruins crosses the minds of millions of people every year, and yet they are overwhelmed by the crowds going into such places. There are great Mayan ruins that are not as crowded and…
Make Diving in the Blue Hole Fun and Memorable
Belize’s Blue Hole and Lighthouse Atoll for Diving For a recreation scuba diver, the Blue Hole in Belize gives one of the deepest dives there is. The water is clear, warm enough to avoid a wet suit, and is teeming…
Blue Creek Cave or Hokeb Ha
Toledo Belize’s Blue Creek Cave Blue Creek is a village that can be located in the southern most district in Belize, the Toledo District. The village was founded by Kek’chi and Mopan Maya families that came from San Antonio and…
Belize Barrier Reef Video
Second largest Barrier Reef on Earth. Everyone know about the Great Barrier Reef, but have you ever wondered what the second largest Barrier Reef on the planet looks like? Watch this great clip from BBC show ‘Wild Caribbean’ to find…