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Sharing authentic adventures and cultural experiences through the Belize Living blog.
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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.
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.
Like music, the Garifuna closely identify with their food and drink, including fish, chicken, cassava, bananas, plantains, coconut milk, and rice
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.
“If it weren’t for winning the battle of St. George’s Caye, we’d be speaking Spanish,”
. Here are my top reasons I enjoyed coming to Belize on vacation and later decided to call it home.
