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    Belizean Drinks and Beverages

    With a year-round balmy climate and fertile soils, Belize produces a broad range of organic fruits that make delicious tropical juices. Looking for a fine selection of beers, rum, and other adult beverages, including a wide assortment of cocktails? Belize is the place for you! Some of the signature drinks that you’ll find in Belize include: Fresh Juices Farmers in Belize harvest bounteous crops of…

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    5 of the Best Spots to Scuba Dive and Snorkel in Belize

    Belize, with its long coastline fronting the Caribbean Sea, and close access to the second-biggest coral reef in the world, is a paradise for anyone who enjoys snorkeling and scuba diving. The Belize Barrier Reef provides shelter and feeding for thousands of unique species of marine life. With abundant small islands and atolls dotting the length of the reef, divers and snorkelers in Belize can…

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    The 2018 End of the World Marathon in Placencia Belize

    Hundreds of visitors from all over the world will be congregating on the sunny shores of the Placencia Peninsula this December to cheer on runners of the sixth annual End of the World Marathon. The marathon has its origins in 2012 when the world was gripped by the idea that the ancient Maya calendar had predicted the end of the world on December 21, 2012….

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    Belize: The Top Destination for Travel in November 2018

    November is here, marking the beginning of the “high season” and one of the absolute best times to visit this remarkable country. The rains of summer are over, and November is a month of long, sunny days and deliciously warm temperatures topping out at around 83°F (28°C). November is also when competition heats up between airlines, making it easier to get great deals on airfare….

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    Visit Belize in 2019 Says Lonely Planet

    Lonely Planet, one of the largest publishers of travel guides in the world, has just published their list of the top 10 countries to visit in 2019 which includes Belize. Noted for its gorgeous offshore islands (called “cayes” locally) and pristine rainforests, Belize was recommended by Lonely Planet for being relatively “untouristed” and having a government firmly committed to protecting and preserving the natural environment….

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    The Ancient Maya: Astronomers, Pyramid Builders, and Salt Traders

    The ancient Maya are renowned for their highly accurate calendars developed from highly accurate astronomical observations as well as their enormous stone pyramids that still dot the landscape of Belize today. But a recent discovery has revealed how the Maya fed an estimated one million people – with a large-scale salt factory to preserve fish and meat. A new paper published in the Proceedings of…

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    Belize Mayan Ruins – What You Need to Know Before You Visit

    The ancient Maya civilization was one of the most advanced societies ever created. The ancient Maya built colossal pyramids in the middle of the jungle, created the world’s most advanced calendar, and recorded detailed astronomical observations that accurately predicted eclipses and other events. And while the ancient Maya civilization began somewhere in Mexico, it was in Belize that they achieved their greatest accomplishments. Archeologists estimate…

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    Exploring Rainforest, Reefs, and Ruins in Belize

    The wild, pristine beauty of Belize offers something to inspire even the most jaded traveler. Ranging from thick jungles, home to colorful birds and exotic animals, to deep caves where ancient Maya priests once sacrificed children to their bloodthirsty gods, there is truly something remarkable to see and explore in every corner of Belize. Of course, the “showstopper” in Belize is the offshore reef, the…