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A Cultural Celebration: November 19th 2014

A typical Belizean when asked what is their favorite dish will almost always regardless of culture or ethnicity respond: rice and beans, stew chicken, and potato salad. Yes, this dish often made with rich coconut milk can be found on the lunch menu at any restaurant in Belize. However, Belize is a melting pot and its food is a direct reflection of the many cultures living in Belize.

On November 19th, the well-known and historical Garinagu celebrates its culture. Belize is known as the land of immigrants, as many people found refuge in this beautiful land and made it their home. […]

By |November 16th, 2014|Blog|0 Comments
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Placencia an Underwater Photographer’s Paradise

Belize boast of having 700 miles stretch of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, a UNESCO World Heritage site and home to over 500 species of fish and 65 stony corals.Placencia located in the southern most region of Belize is an Underwater Photographer’s paradise.

This Central American paradise has earned a host of 2014 Top 100 Readers Choice Awards, including:

Top 5 Nods for the Caribbean and Atlantic’s best overall destination
Big Marine creatures
Wall diving and underwater photography by Scuba Diving Magazine

Not only are they many dive sites to choose from but also the warm water is perfect for many divers to enjoy. Belize is […]

By |October 15th, 2014|Blog, Uncategorized|0 Comments
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What to Pack when I travel to Placencia!

Knowing that Placencia is a prime beach destination in Belize helps you to figure out what makes it in your suitcase. In addition, knowing a little more about your destination and the activities you can do whilst there – helps to get packing.

If you are a “have no plans” traveller and like to go with the flow and see where you end up, then packing is pretty basic. Placencia on the other hand can take you in so many directions, you may want to end up in various places every day…and you may end up needing more vacation days than […]

By |September 24th, 2014|Blog|0 Comments
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An Unbelizeable Cave-Tubing Adventure

Explore the Maya underworld during your next Cave Tubing Adventure. Enter the exciting world of rivers as you float on an inner tube to kick-start your adventure.

As you float through the underground river of caves, swirl around through the mist and take in the view of the stalactites looming from above. Certainly this is an adventure tour for one and all.

Cave tubing is one of the most popular tours in Western Belize. This tour combines archeology alongside soft adventure. This adventure tour is commonly combined with a Zip-Line Adventure, which gives you a greater […]

By |August 30th, 2014|Blog|0 Comments
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10 Things You Didn’t Know About Belize

Belize is known as a hidden jewel. Belize is a small country in Central America not known by many. However, in recent years tourism has become a primary source of revenue for the tiny country once commonly referred to as “Mother Nature’s Best Kept Secret”. Today, Belize is no secret and if you haven’t visited Belize – it should be on your bucket list. Here are 10 interesting facts about Belize.

1. Less Populated than Neighboring Central American Countries

Belize measures approximately 8,867 square miles (22,700 square kilometers) with a population of merely 321,115. Although Belize’s […]

By |August 1st, 2014|Blog, Uncategorized|0 Comments
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A Unique Belize Culture Experience: Barton Creek Cave

Belize Culture and Tours

Deep in the Cayo District a magnificent adventure awaits you in the ancient Maya cave. Explore Barton Creek Maya ceremonial cave canoeing downstream the riverine system that extends approximately 7 miles deep.
Today, cultural remains are still evident within the first mile from the cave’s entrance.

Touring Barton Creek cave is a cultural experience that will take you through the path of the ancient Mayas. Experience nature at its purest while traveling back in time. Barton Creek is located in western Belize, a district known for its most beautiful and natural scenery. Years of research […]

By |August 1st, 2014|Blog|0 Comments
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The Belize Zoo | An Introduction to Belize’s Wildlife

Belize has many activities and tours to offer and visiting the Belize Zoo is a great way to get an introduction to Belize’s Wildlife. Team Splash works hard to preserve the environment and work with communities to achieve just this.

The Belize Zoo hosts over 150 animals that represent over 45 species, all which are native to Belize. The Belize Zoo also acts as a rehab center for wild animals that have been rescued or donated by international organizations.

In 1983, the Belize Zoo opened its doors and to that date it is the home of […]

By |August 1st, 2014|Blog, Uncategorized|0 Comments
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Belize|The “Crystal Skull” of Lubantuun

Imagination plays a large part in history and in Belize the Crystal Skull of Lubantunn is such a mystery, also known locally as the Belize Skull. In history it is noted that every discovery begins with a search for the unknown; an unknown only known to us through books and folklore.

Belize is known as the heart of the Mayan civilization for its abundance of Mayan temples and artifacts found all over Belize. The once great Maya civilization is said to have started as early as 500 B.C. with its mysterious decline in 900 A.D. Despite the […]

By |July 31st, 2014|Blog, Uncategorized|0 Comments
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