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The articles featured here can be found in the 20^th edition of the Destination Belize magazine. Immerse into the categories to learn more about Belize.

Dancing to the Marimba

December 23, 2019 Cultures 0Comments 4126Views 1Like

From traditional to modern beats, the marimba remains firmly rooted in western Belize. By Nalleli E. Yacab The origins of the...

The East Indians

December 23, 2019 Cultures 0Comments 6896Views 1Like

By Justine Nicholas When the American Civil War ended in 1865 and slavery was abolished, a new system took over to compensate for manual labor on sugar cane plantations: indentured...

The Mestizo

December 23, 2019 Cultures 0Comments 7074Views 2Likes

By Giovanni Pinelo, Sr. When Spanish soldier Gonzalo Guerrero married Princess Zazil Ha, daughter of Maya Lord Na Chan Kan of Chactemal—present-day Santa Rita archaeological site in Corozal, northern Belize—their three children gave...

Nyam Like A Local

December 23, 2019 Adventures 0Comments 2561Views 0Likes

From steamy fry jacks to cohune cabbage and chocolate, food is the tie that binds all Belizeans. By Laurie Norton Belizean cuisine oozes dishes and ingredients that reflect its melting pot of ethnicities, from the Afro-Caribbean...

Hit Reset

December 23, 2019 Romance & Wellness 0Comments 1750Views 0Likes

From indigenous rituals and empowerment retreats to a yoga festival—renew, restore, and reconnect to your best self. By Michelle...

#WePrettyBad

December 23, 2019 Heritage 0Comments 2301Views 1Like

By Janelle Chanona1 In October 2016, I received a phone call that brought my world to a standstill. “Seismic ships are on their way,” said...

Ask A Local

December 23, 2019 Travel Tips 0Comments 2359Views 0Likes

Our experts’ tips for unique roots-and-rhythm experiences around Belize. Helicopter tour of the Belize Barrier Reef and the Blue Hole – Shirlee Arnould, San Pedro Yok Balum Cave – Bruno Kuppinger, Toledo Paranda Fest and Garifuna Culture...

Hit Reset

December 23, 2019 Romance & Wellness 0Comments 1876Views 0Likes

From indigenous rituals and empowerment retreats to a yoga festival—renew, restore, and reconnect to your best self. By Michelle...

Say I Do, Your Way

December 23, 2019 Romance & Wellness 0Comments 1893Views 0Likes

[Jamil, with no exclamation mark pls] A wildly romantic, diverse landscape made for once-in-a-lifetime weddings. By Rachel Roe Enchanting jungle waterfalls, towering Maya...

Hit Reset

December 23, 2019 Romance & Wellness 0Comments 1750Views 0Likes

From indigenous rituals and empowerment retreats to a yoga festival—renew, restore, and reconnect to your best self. By Michelle...

#WePrettyBad

December 23, 2019 Heritage 0Comments 2301Views 1Like

By Janelle Chanona1 In October 2016, I received a phone call that brought my world to a standstill. “Seismic ships are on their way,” said...

The Power of Pan

December 23, 2019 Heritage 0Comments 2235Views 0Likes

From Trinidad to Belize, the steel pan’s intoxicating sound unites the Afro-Caribbean diaspora. By Alexander Evans Pan Yaad is Belize’s grandest steel pan concert—a signature event of our annual “September Celebrations,” a near month-long...

Pok-Ta-Pok

December 23, 2019 Heritage 0Comments 3974Views 2Likes

My quest to revive an ancient Maya ball game in Belize. By Felicita Cantun Fifteen years ago, I was at a linguistic conference in...

Passion for Cacao

December 23, 2019 Heritage 0Comments 2533Views 0Likes

An ancient food standing the test of time. By Caroline Oliver While visitors flock to Belize for adventures in its vast forests, or to relax beside blue Caribbean waters, few experience one of...

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