Belize Stories and Tips

Quote: This is a continuation of the Cotton Tree Chocolate Tour entry. The review ended with our chocolate in the conching machine. After three days it was ready to move onto the next steps. One of the best parts of today was the air…

Quote: The pictures and stories about visits to the cave really piqued my interest. You might remember from a previous journal that I'm not a great swimmer, so I was a little worried about whether I could handle this adventure. The guides and my friends…

Quote: After a relaxing morning of tortilla making, it was time to step it up a notch and see some more of the country. I arranged for a jungle survival check with Armando the gardener at the lodge. He was such happy gentleman and so…

Quote: On day 4 we had a number of excursion options. Some travelers went snorkeling. Though I could have been convinced to go, the added cost of chartering a boat for that trip made me consider a more relaxing and economical day.My new friends…

Quote: In the afternoon on my second day of the trip we visited a local cacao farm.Eladio Pop and his gracious family served up a delicious lunch which included fresh juice, chicken, potatoes, homemade corn tortillas, rice and beans. It poured rain for an hour while…

Quote: The majority of day one was travel. Only two US cities have flights to Belize, Houston and Miami. I left Boston early in the morning and then landed in Miami. After a short layover, we took off for Belize City. The airport…

Quote: The CDC recommends a number of vaccinations before visiting Belize, in addition to a course of anti-malarial medication. Some people on my trip took their chances without either of the above and they were fine. I preferred the extra comfort and would recommend…

Quote: I’ve been to Belize twice as a tourist, but not this time. This visit to Belize isn’t exactly for fun, sun, and diving this time. Instead, I went to San Pedro to help a longtime friend, who is currently a Belize resident. Here are…

Quote: Just like Madonna's Song "La Isla Bonita" which goes..."Last night I dreamt of San Pedro," everybody that visits Belize's San Pedro falls in love with this magical place. San Pedro is the main city on the island of Ambergris Caye. The best way to get…

Quote: One of the most renowned Mayan archeological sites in Belize, Lamanai is a 5-minute boat ride from the eponymous next-door lodge. A day trip from Belize City is another possibility, one often taken by cruise passengers. A museum detailing the archeological work and Mayan history…