Despite its small size and seemingly marginal location, Altun Ha was an ancient Maya community of great complexity and wealth. It was an important link in the coastal trade routes, and had contact with many other important Maya cities.

Altun Ha was a major ceremonial center occupied during the Classic Period. The name “Altun Ha” literally means “rockstone water” which is a rough translation of the name of a nearby village, Rosckstone Pond.  Today this site is visited by many tourists and has been the inspiration for many. The only beer made and bottled in Belize, Belikin beer uses the temple […]

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. […]