Are you looking for excuses to make your first (or 10th) trip to Belize? We understand how you feel. No fewer than 4 prestigious publications have recommended a visit of late ("
The Los Angeles Times," "
Lonely Planet," "
Conde Nast Traveler" and "
National Geographic"). If you read all four, you noticed that each one offers different reasons to visit Belize in 2021. Our list covers 10 reasons to visit Belize. Hop a plane and get here to discover more!
- Your brain gets a rest in addition to your body since everyone speaks English and you don’t have to grow extra brain cells to figure out what people are saying to you.
- Learn how to spell "key" properly: it’s Caye. Visit South Water, Ambergris, Silk, Laughing Bird, and Tobacco Cayes. It matters not which you choose; you can fish, dive, snorkel and swim at all of them.
- 40-percent of Belize’s animals are protected by a network of habitats and wildlife protection laws. Remember this each time you spot an amphibian, reptile, cat, monkey or other beloved critters making their homes in Belize.
- Eat up. Try a different cuisine every day. Garifuna, Maya, Mestizo, East Indian, Creole and other menus reflect a nation drenched in cultural diversity. Sample fry jacks, Johnny cakes, gibnut, escabeche and hudut, but not necessarily at the same meal!
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Belize is open for travel! On October 1st, 2020, the Belize International airport finally reopened for leisure travel. Tune in to learn more about the latest airport protocols and ... moretravel restrictions.
HOLR Magazine
Kaitlin Narciso, a travel journalist from Canada, speaks to us about her experience visiting Belize for the first time and why she plans to come back.
- Meet dead people. The skeletal remains of ancient Maya warriors, sacrificial victims, royalty and ordinary people can be found in caves among pottery and artifacts they left behind thousands of years ago. Mayan sites are awe-inspiring, whether they’re above or below ground.
- Trek primitive jungles that are as pristine and fascinating as they were ages ago. You may not spot all of the indigenous wildlife lurking in Belize jungles, but you are going to feel their presence amid lush surroundings!
- Leave your warm clothing at home. Proximity to the Equator means the average temperature in Belize is about 84-degrees F. Bring a shawl or wrap if you insist or intend to devote lots of time exploring Belize's exciting night life.
- Major in Hole-ology. The iconic Blue Hole, introduced to the world by Jacques Cousteau, gives you an unforgettable deep dive at a natural landmark. Gain inspiration from sea creatures you encounter on your way down and up.
- Visit the 540,000 square-foot-long Chiquibul Cave System. It's not to be missed. Geological formations are fascinating and if you can’t get enough underworld, add Actun Tunichil Muknal, Barton Creek and Caves Branch caves to your itinerary.
- Hang with cats. Residents of Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary include Jaguars living in the world’s only protected preserve. In fact, you could spot all five members of the nation's cat family if you're lucky: Ocelot, Puma, Jaguarundi and Margay, too.