The Hummingbird Highway is a beautiful and scenic drive.
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Remember, there are no chain fast food restaurants in Belize. However, some of these road side stands that sell many items are called “fast food,” meaning they serve “grab and go” food and snacks for a few dollars, and do not have restrooms.
Lobster season in Belize opens June 15th and the Placencia Peninsula celebrates the crustacean with a festival. Over three days, attendees partake in all things lobster.
Cashew wine is one of the most popular wines consumed and can be found throughout the country.
Mid November starts the high season and some tourists are eager to celebrate Thanksgiving, forgetting for a moment that it not a Belizean holiday. However, Belizeans enjoy making people happy and plenty of restaurants feature special menus celebrating the occasion.
The Belize Zoo and Tropical Education Center is not like any zoo in the world, referred to as “the best little zoo in the world.” It is the number one tourist attraction in Belize and no trip to Belize is complete without visiting.
Like music, the Garifuna closely identify with their food and drink, including fish, chicken, cassava, bananas, plantains, coconut milk, and rice
Fun Facts You May Not Know About Belize….white eggs are illegal.
Che’il translates to “wild Mayan” and is the name of Julio Saqui’s chocolate. Mr. Saqui is a master chocolate maker and arguably the patriarch of promoting Maya culture in Belize.
Hopkins is a Garifuna village. The Garifuna closely identifies with their music. It is an important part of who they are and their culture. Their music style is known for its distinct drumming.
Belize is blessed with an abundance of fresh fruit year-around. Those of us that live here can’t imagine a day without bananas, papayas, pineapples, and oranges.
“If it weren’t for winning the battle of St. George’s Caye, we’d be speaking Spanish,”
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. Here are my top reasons I enjoyed coming to Belize on vacation and later decided to call it home.