Those of you who are familiar with Chaa Creek know what a big deal Thanksgiving is here. And those of you who haven’t yet visited us may be surprised at how enthusiastically Thanksgiving is celebrated in Belize. The Maya, Belize’s … Read more
Looking for the ultimate Thanksgiving? There’s still time and a few spaces left for Belize’s Chaa Creek annual Thanksgiving Vacation Package for those who prefer an exotic setting and a side order of adventure with their turkey.
The staff and management of Chaa Creek wish all of you, wherever you are, a truly wonderful Thanksgiving. We know that we’ll be taking the time out to be grateful for what we have, which includes you, our many friends and guests from around the world.
Belize’s The Lodge at Chaa Creek is reporting another rise this year in families enquiring about the latest trend in destination holidays – tropical Thanksgivings. Turning the traditional family feast into a shared adventure is becoming increasingly popular, according to the eco resort’s food and beverage manager.
The Maya began as hunter gatherers in Mesoamerica, but from 1800 BC the culture began expanding rapidly and developed sophisticated agricultural, aquaculture and animal husbandry techniques to feed populations as large as Caracol’s peak of some 180,000 thousand people. While meat was not central to their diet, they hunted rainforest wildlife and domesticated animals. Turkey, known as ulum, was a favourite domesticated and wild food. Turkey was, and remains a Maya favourite in soups and other dishes, and Chef Mario said it will…