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Deep in a cave in Belize’s interior jungle is a sacred Mayan burial site, where the remains of 14 human sacrifices have been found. To get there, you’ll have to swim through bracingly cold waters, wedge yourself between glimmering stalactites dripping down from the ceiling, and navigate using only a headlamp to see your way through … Read more
I think I found the most relaxing island in the Caribbean. An island where day drinking is the local sport, and aspirations of sitting in an inner tube while working your way through a bucket of beer are considered 100% valid. An island where locals chastize you for walking too fast, where the smoky smell of … Read more
Planning a visit to the lovely San Pedro, Belize? Here are all the best things to do on your trip!
Given the mega-popularity of my post on all the amazing things there are to do in Belize, I get countless requests from people to help them plan their Belize vacation. Probably the most frequent question I am asked is which island is better for a first-time traveler to Belize: San Pedro or Caye Caulker? I’ve … Read more
Belize is one of my favorite countries in Central America. It’s small enough that you can easily see the best of Belize in one week, perfect for a short getaway! In other Central American countries like Guatemala and Mexico, you’ll need at least two weeks at a bare minimum — and still just barely scratch the … Read more
Deep in the Belizean jungle close to the border with Guatemala is the beautiful small town of San Ignacio, a town that stole my heart almost right away. A major jumping off point for exploring Belize’s tropical jungle interior, San Ignacio is rather small but still has several interesting things to do in town, including … Read more
The motto of Caye Caulker may be go slow – but the marine life doesn’t seem to have gotten the memo. As soon as you dive beneath the clear turquoise waters, a riotous world awaits you, with fish speeding around like mad. If you go snorkeling in Caye Caulker, you’ll see countless colors of … Read more
For a tiny country, Belize punches well above its weight. The Caribbean coastline is home to the second-largest coral reef in the world (after the Great Barrier Reef, naturally), while its lush inland is filled with dense jungle. If you’re adventurous and nature-loving, there are countless exciting things to do in Belize. Belize is a … Read more
If you’re into sustainable tourism, it’s likely that staying in a jungle eco lodge in is high on your bucket list. While there are some places that are known for their eco lodges, like Peru’s Amazon lodges, Belize is a big up-and-comer when it comes to upscale jungle lodges! And with good reason – Belize … Read more