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  [...]

Corozal Town is the capital of Belize’s Corozal District. This northern town is situated some 84 miles from the capital Belize City and has the borders of the neighboring country, Mexico, in a close range for around 9 miles. The town is home to some 8,100 residents and has seen devastations in the last millennium, with the most tragic one being 1955’s Hurricane Janet, which led to massive damages. The location of the city is quite unique as it is situated between two beautiful rivers, the Rio Hondo and the New River. Besides, the town is also rich with the Mayan heritage and artifacts and ruins are being discovered even today. The economics of the town is centered along livestock production and sugar cane farming; however, the tourism and  [...]