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.
Chances are that if you’ve been to Belize then it’s happened once or twice, so for those of you who always wondered what that Belizean guy jested at the other, heres 9 common words that mean something different in Belize:
With all these options it might become easy to get careless and throw caution to the wind because, why not, this guy over here said there’s a bunch of ways to get around in Belize anyway, so why not be spontaneous? So for those of you looking to just dive in here’s a few Dos and Don’ts for travelling in Mother nature’s best kept secret.
Have you ever tried a Drink Infusion at Chaa Creek? If not you’re certainly missing out! After a certain age the mention of the word … Read more
The Lodge at Chaa Creek has great food, really good stuff out here, everything is fresh and organic, but every now and again you just want pizza. Pizza is probably one of the best things to come out of Italy and to find one of the best things in Belize that can be just as good is even better.
City guy turned Horseback Rider in scenic Cayo, Belize It’s safe to say that I’m a city boy, an urban dweller, I have lived in … Read more
It’s easy to get caught up in the idea of scaling ancient Maya temples, exploring ancient cave systems, trekking into the Maya mountains, swimming in … Read more
Here are 4 hard-to-reach destinations in Belize that are worth the trek! To travel is to live; Some corners of the world defy human interference. … Read more
Belize offers some amazing backdrops to capture the perfect selfie! Check out a few of the many selfies taken in paradise.
The Fleming family, managers and staff of Chaa Creek would like to wish our many friends around the world a very Merry Christmas and best wishes for a happy, healthy and fulfilling New Year.
Check out this list of best gifts that travelers are dying to find under their Christmas tree this year.
Easy to make Belize Black Cake recipe! With Christmas only days away we are pretty sure that most Belizean kitchens have already started preparing and … Read more
We have some exciting travel news to share today! Another major airline commenced direct flights to Belize. Yesterday December 8, 2015 Copa Airlines inaugurated its first of two weekly flights between Belize City and Panama City, Panama.
We’ve hand picked a few breathtaking photos that will surely entice you to book your destination wedding in Belize! Belize is a small and vibrant country … Read more
The 100 raffle tickets will be sold at $20.00 each offering the winners an exceptional Eco-lux experience and the SIPD well needed funds for police operations in Belize’s largest district.
Chaa Creek’s Pack-a-Pound Program receives a helping hand from The Global Citizens Club in North Carolina to donate school supplies to Belizean students.
The Garinagu – A history of Migration Belize is considered a potpourri of cultures. People of different skin tones, different languages, and people belonging to … Read more
Plan Your Belize Honeymoon Around These 6 Romantic Ideas Some places are simply made for falling deeper in love, and Belize is one of them. … Read more
There are many good reasons to have a Belize Vacation in 2019! Who’s planning next year’s vacations already? We know many of you are because we have … Read more
7 young and energetic students from The Centro Escolar Mexico in the Corozal District made their way to Western Cayo to visit the restaurant of the year 2015, The Guava Limb Café.
New training by a star chef Edward Mendoza will transport Belize Food at Chaa Creek to a “whole new level” We’ve just received word that The … Read more
Here are 10 awesome photos we found of Belize shared by Instagram users who captured some of Belize’s top attractions for the world to see.
Conch Meat – An Irresistible Staple in Belize Recipes! Conch season in Belize officially opened in the first week of October and goes through until June 30th, 2023, … Read more
Kid-Friendly Activities Await You In Belize! Thanksgiving is fast approaching & families are deciding whether to stay home, visit relatives or head out on a family destination vacation. If … Read more
Last week we made a surprise visit to Bishop Martin R.C. School in the Santiago Juan Layout, San Ignacio Cayo. Principal Abimael Waight, teachers and 468 students happily welcomed the pack-a-pound program team.
The Belize government is planning to build a new international airport at Ambergris Caye while improving La Isla Bonita’s infrastructure. Prime Minister Dean Barrow said that the government will “redevelop, redesign and expand” the Basil Jones airstrip into a new international airport. The upgrade of the airstrip to an international airport is part of an on-going development that is making travel to, from and within Belize easier for Belize’s ever-growing legion of global fans. Whether from North America, Europe, the UK, Asia or anywhere on the planet, travellers can now spend more time enjoying Belize’s many charms and less time getting to and from them.
How to make Belize Fry Jacks – Authentic Belize Food Staple! They say “breakfast is the most important meal of the day” and Belizeans take … Read more
The Consulate of Belize in Florida has joined forces with the Office of Special Envoy Belize to support children’s health by hosting a “See & Taste Belize” Festival to be held in Miami October 10th 2015. T he festival will raise money for Belize’s first, and much needed, Neonatal and Paediatric Intensive Care Unit.
September is one of our favourite months in Belize, and, with the country halfway through the always-exuberant September independence celebrations, having observed St George’s Caye Day on the tenth, partied at Carnival on the 12th, and getting ready for the big nationwide Independence Day celebrations on September 21st, now’s a good time catch our breath and reflect upon all those things that make September in Belize so special.
Belize September festivities are already underway with one of the biggest events, the annual Belize Carnival Road March. Enjoy these vibrant carnival photos!