Placencia—the long, narrow finger of sand pointing languidly to the southern tip of Belize—offers visitors a thoroughly laid-back experience that can be tailored to almost any age group or style of tourism.
Placencia glides, rather than bustles, even in the high season. Unlike San Pedro,...
Forty minutes by boat, but seemingly a world away from mainland Belize, a string of small cayes stretches across the tranquil blue depths of the Caribbean. Located about 20 kilometers east of Dangriga, tiny Tobacco Caye is a Robinson Crusoe paradise with a relaxed island vibe where the pace of...
Sprawled across the top of a hill near San Ignacio, in the Cayo District, is the crumbling Mayan ceremonial center of Cahal Pech, which translates to “Place of the Ticks.” Its name reflects its history: it was named in the 1950s when archaeological digs were just beginning in the region and...
Elaborate ornaments decorate the sun god’s large ears. Pondering eternity, he sits next to the symbol of the moon on El Castillo’s frieze. Adorning the west and east sides of the 130-foot tall pyramid, the astrologically themed friezes draw the visitor closer and closer to the highlight of...
In the days of the Maya, the jungle forests of Belize and Guatemala were more densely populated than they are today. But somehow, this ancient race was able to sustain itself in a way that present populations can not.
To facilitate sustainable development in these verdant,...