Celebrating Valentine’s Day In Belize: From the Romans to the Mayas
“All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt.” Charles M. Schulz you’re right! From Olmecs to Aztecs to Mayas: … Read more
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A Rare “Ring of Fire” eclipse is coming. Here are 10 ancient Maya Facts about this Phenomenon
During the eclipse, the sun or moon is consumed or “bitten” (literal translation) by their counter-party or another divinity they are in conflict with, and for … Read more
The Belize Archives: The Maya Civilization
This year Belize celebrates a vibrant 42 years of Independence under the theme, “Hope ignited, hands united, vision renewed: Belize @42!” But before the country … Read more
La Ruta Maya Belize River Challenge
Belize is known as a hub for family, romance and adventure travel, but did you know that this Caribbean gem is also known for its … Read more
8 Things You Didn’t Know About The Maya
Nestled between the Latin powerhouses of Guatemala and Mexico, Belize is a small, mountainous country that faces east to the Caribbean Sea. But that’s just … Read more
Visit A Mayan Ruin In Belize: The Top 4 To Explore
Belize can feel like all of Central America and the Caribbean in a single country. Belize’s Maya Mountain peaks and valleys, magnificent Mayan temples (and … Read more
The Winter Solstice 2020 – Celebrating the Past, Present and Future With The Maya of Belize
The Winter Solstice 2020 marks a celestial event that has held special significance in Belize for thousands of years. And, as 2020 draws to a … Read more
Belize’s Maya and Maize – New Discoveries Rekindle Interest in Ancient Belize
And Chaa Creek makes ancient history come alive A dramatic new discovery in Belize is generating waves of excitement among the world’s top Maya researchers, … Read more
Eco Kids Summer Camp 2019 Day 4: Maya Traditional Healing
Maya Traditional Healing At Chaa Creek’s 2019 Eco Kids Summer Camp We’ve made it to the middle of the week, getting over hump day feels … Read more
Eco Kids Summer Camp 2019 Day 3: Learning About The Ancient Maya
Day 3: Learning About The Ancient Maya Another day, another happy camper at the 2019 Belize Eco Kids Camp. Day three turned out to be … Read more
An Ancient Maya Ballgame Is Being Revived Across The Mundo Maya – And Belize Rules It!
CONGRATULATIONS BELIZE’S EK’ BALAM! It’s with no small amount of pride and joy that we congratulate Belize’s Ek’ Balam, aka the Black Jaguars in Mayan, … Read more
Salt Of The Earth – Belize’s Maya Make The News Again
When something thousands of years old makes today’s news we can’t help but pay attention – especially when it’s the Maya of Belize making headlines. … Read more
Eco Kids Summer Camp 2018 Day 4: Maya Traditional Healing
Maya Traditional Healing at Chaa Creek’s 2018 Eco Kids Summer Camp You know what’s sad? Realizing you’re now officially halfway through camp. Yup, we’re half … Read more
Eco Kids Summer Camp 2018 Day 3: Learning About The Ancient Maya
Day 3: Learning About The Ancient Maya Wow, can you believe it’s already been 3 days? I’m not sure how time feels like back at … Read more
The US and Belize Governments Join Together to Help Preserve Our Maya Heritage
The US and Belize Governments Join Together to Help Preserve Our Maya Heritage People familiar with Chaa Creek know how much Belize’s Maya heritage means … Read more
Belize’s Maya: Thousands Of Years Later, Still Making News!
“It’s like déjà vu, all over again” -Yogi Berra A few years ago we covered a story about Maya artefacts from Belize going on a … Read more
A National Geographic Explorer Says Maya Discoveries In Belize “Blew Our Minds”
A National Geographic Explorer Says Maya Discoveries In Belize “Blew Our Minds” and we say, Join the Club We had to chuckle while reading a … Read more
Mayan Food: 9 Awesome Dishes You Should Try!
Here Are 9 Awesome Mayan Foods You Should Try! Food is awesome. That is a fact that is not up for debate. Anyone, even the … Read more
Belize Mayan Chocolate: Cool Facts & History
Belize Mayan Chocolate Cool Facts & History! It’s odd to imagine a world without the existence of chocolate. Ponder upon it – if you have … Read more
Belize Eco-Kids Summer Camp – Maya Traditional Healing Day 4
The sky was grey and swollen as the campers rose, and light droplets occasionally fell to blot the campers’ T-shirts. As we trudged up to … Read more
Belize Eco-Kids Summer Camp – Maya Hike Day 3
The campers awoke early, eager for a new day at Chaa Creek’s Belize Eco Kids Summer Camp. At six-thirty everyone was up and about, and by … Read more
LIVE BLOG: The La Ruta Maya Belize River Challenge 2016!
Every year on the Friday morning of the Sovereigns day weekend (March 7th in lieu of the 9th this year) both amateur and professional teams of rowers from Belize and elsewhere gather to participate in the “La Ruta Maya Belize River Challenge”. This four day endurance canoe race is the only of its sort in this region and pits the teams of three against the rigours and surprises of navigating the Macal and Belize rivers.
2015 Belize Eco Kids Camp Day 2: Maya Culture & History
For arts and crafts time today, the campers focused on the definition of the three R’s of conservation: reduce, reuse, and recycle. With used bed cloth and recycled plastic bottles, they learned that they were reducing the number of bottle huggers and bags that people buy, as they made their own packs to carry water bottles and other small trinkets they may want! More importantly though, they had fun designing their own articles of fashion with their team mates and counselors.
20 Belize Fruits and Vegetables from Chaa Creek’s Maya Organic Farm!
The Lodge at Chaa Creek’s 33 acre Maya Organic Farm in the Macal River Valley produces fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, local dairy and meat products in soils that have an abundance of organic matter and natural nutrients.
Celebrate the Maya Summer Solstice with new Belize Wellness Package!
The Lodge at Chaa Creek is now accepting bookings for a new Belize Summer Solstice Wellness vacation package, which combines health and wellbeing with an exploration of Belize’s rich Maya heritage.
Game on! La Ruta Maya Belize Runs Again
Once again, one of the coolest events in all of Central America, and definitely one of the most interesting canoe races in the world is about to take place in Belize. Yes folks, it’s time for the annual La Ruta Maya Belize River Challenge.
Belize Mayan Ruins: 6 Impressive sites to visit!
The Maya recorded parts of their history and predictions in stone inscriptions that can be seen today in stelae and the remains of elaborate cities, buildings and temples that survived centuries of jungle encroachment. We have listed 6 of the most impressive Maya Ruins found in Belize.
More News About The Mysterious Maya Disappearance From Belize
Reports published in National Geographic News, Archaeology magazine and other sources, describe how teams of researchers have been diving into and working around cenotes, or deep sinkholes that the ancient Maya thought to be gateways to Xabalba, the sacred underworld throughout Belize. While recording and amassing a rich collection of fossils and artefacts at Cara Blanca, a team from the University of Illinois discovered a water temple complex where Maya pilgrims offered sacrifices to Chaak and other deities.
Maya Mystery Solved in Belize?
A group of researchers from Rice and Louisiana State Universities working in Great Blue Hole area believe they now have the answer of why the Mayan civilisation suddenly cease to exist. After analysing sediment samples from that beautiful, massive sinkhole popularised by Jacques Cousteau and located along Belize’s Great Barrier Reef, they’ve concluded that a hundred year drought put an end to this flourishing society.
Belize Celebrates Another Maya Winter Solstice
Belize celebrates yet another Winter Solstice in the Heartland of the Maya. There will be celebrations and observances at various ancient Maya sites such as Tikal in Guatemala, Chichen Itza in Mexico, and at Caracol and Xunantunich here in Belize. One of the many wonderful things about living in the Mundo Maya, or Maya World as the area encompassing Belize and parts of Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras is called, is this feeling of continuity spanning so many thousands of years.