The Mountain Pine Ridge is a natural reserve in south central Belize’s Cayo district. Spread over a huge 300 sq miles of forest reserve, this reserve is just south of Western Highway, and the ridge can accessed via the Chiquibul Road or via the Cristo Rey Road from Georgeville and Santa Elena respectively. The reserve was set up in 1944 and the main purpose rather than preservation was to manage the pine forest. The human presence in the area is very sparse and the largest population of some hundred people is found in D’Silva forest station, which also doubles up as the headquarters of the Forest Department’s western division. Nevertheless, the reserve is all about nature at its best. It is the home to various mammals like the White-nosed  [...]

The wonderful nation of Belize is known throughout the world for its crystal clear waters and the breathtaking diving opportunities besides the other popular activities like boating, trekking and bird watching. Besides the adventures in the waters and tiring walks, Belize is home to a large amount of Mayan ruins and as such there are plenty of sites for history lovers to visit. Let’s go through the popular archaeological sites of this wonderful country. Lamanai: This place is located in north central Belize and more specifically on the western bank of the New River Lagoon. The Maya people were the original inhabitants of the place. Subsequently, there were British and Spanish people in the area as well. This ancient Maya city dates back to  [...]

San Pedro is a famous city, located on the south of the Ambergris Cay in Belize. Part of the Belize district, the town is home to around 12,400 people, which makes it the second most populous town in the district. Tourism is the life line of the city and it is known the world over for its scuba diving capabilities. Most of the visitors to San Pedro are renowned divers and the island’s hyperbaric decompression chamber is heavily visited by tourists. San Pedro is a very small city and the main means of transportation for tourists are the golf carts, which can be hired easily.  Besides, one can also roam around on bikes or scooters along with cabs. As regards to major branded hotels, they have not set up shop on the shores of San Pedro yet.  [...]

The Turneffe Islands are unique amongst the 3 offshore atoll reefs in the wonderful nation of Belize. The best feature of the islands, in addition to being easily accessible from the mainland country and spread over 30 miles in length and 10 miles in width. Normally reefs are not that easily accessible from the mainland in Belize, however, that’s not the case with the Turneffe Islands. The islands can be easily reached from the capital Belize City and another important aspect of the island is its breathtaking diving opportunities for every level of diver, be it an expert or a novice. The islands are a favorite amongst divers in general and the novice divers are seen in large numbers along the western reef line of the islands, which is known  [...]

The Placencia Peninsula is a part of the Stann Creek District of the wonderful nation of Belize. This small village is home to some 750 residents. With a population of under a thousand people, you may think the place will offer limited attractions, however, that’s not the case, the Placencia village offers the best of Belize in one neat small package. The village is home to some of the best tropical pastimes, the Central American region has seen, also the village has some very affordable hotels for you to spend a day or two. There are also some good restaurants on the beach area along with diving, snorkeling and fishing opportunities. The village is not about just white sandy beaches and crystal clear waters, there is much more that Placencia  [...]

San Ignacio is a small town in western Belize. The town is the capital of the country’s Cayo District. Located on the banks of the Mopan and Macal Rivers, the town is around 72 miles west of the capital Belize City. The population of the town is around 16,400 people. Over the years, this town has absorbed the Santa Elena village. San Ignacio along with Santa Elena forms the country’s second largest urban area. These two towns are separated by the popular Macal River and a piece of history, the country’s only suspension bridge dating back to 1949, better known as the Hawksworth Bridge. Santa Elena and San Ignacio are collectively referred to as “Twin Towns” even though San Ignacio has a much larger population as compared to its sister  [...]