Where Criminal Minds Beyond Borders went wrong about San Pedro, Belize
There is always a buzz around town when Belize is featured on international television, but this one stirred us up more than usual. Belize was featured on Criminal Minds Beyond Borders (Episode: “Love interrupted”) and so many of us were waiting by our TV! We were very excited to see our jewel and the footage […]
Island BBQ Grilling Competition Becomes Major Attraction
Close to 1,000 ribs are prepared to feed the masses that gathers every year to sample finger licking good BBQ ribs at Estel’s annual Cookoff and that is nearly not enough to supply the demand of the hundreds that attend the event. The cookoff is gaining momentum and people are looking forward to the lively […]
A Carnaval Like No Other in Ambergris Caye
San Pedro Carnaval is like no other in Belize, close to being a 90-year-old event on the island of Ambergris Caye, the cultural celebration sets itself apart as one of the most unique in the world. There are no parades, jump-up music or elaborate feathered-costumes like most Carnival celebrations in the Caribbean, South America or […]
Spectacular Aerial Views of Nightfall in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
We share this video footage taken by drone enthusiast Robert Buckland with his DJI Phantom 3 Advanced as the sun goes down in San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, Belize. He launched the Phantom drone and recovered it at Ramon’s Village Resort with the footage showing sensational imagery of the sun setting behind the island as […]
Christmas on La Isla Bonita
Last year I went to New York for Christmas and it was a lot different than what I’m used to in Belize. It was really cold, there was so much traffic, huge buildings and so many pretty lights at night. I was hoping to see snow while I was there, but maybe next time. It […]
Ambergris Caye Boasts Unique Holiday Boat Parade
It has become a yearly attraction in Ambergris Caye, Belize, the San Pedro Holiday Boat Parade, now in its ninth year is an impressive show of talent, lights, creativity and holiday cheer! Visitors from abroad are now booking their vacations around the lighted boat parade celebrations that highlight the season’s celebrations in Belize. Businesses, private […]
Mexico Dive Club Enjoys Belizean Waters
Submitted by: Miguel Angel Huitzacua – We are a 30-year-old dive club from Michuacan, Mexcio, called Chapos Dive Club and we were recently in your beautiful country of Belize diving at Halfmoon Caye, Long Caye and Hol Chan Marine Reserve. We have to say that our diving experience has been unbelievable. Thirteen members of our […]
Must Try Signature Dishes at Hidden Treasure Restaurant
I look down at the menu of Hidden Treasure Restaurant and I always find it difficult to select my dinner. Should I have the amazing Almond Crusted Grouper that I loved so much last time, or should I go for something new? It was so delicious! Decisions are the worst, although any choice at Hidden […]
Do Cilanto and a Margarita Go Well Together?
I think that by now everybody who knows and follows me on social media is cognizant of the fact that I hate Cilantro – I don’t like it; I can’t acquire the taste; I even dislike the smell of it. I don’t like cilantro! But the herb is hard to avoid in a country that […]
Independence Day Parade with Island Charm in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
The biggest one-day blowout celebration on the island of Ambergris Caye definitely has to be the San Pedro Independence Day Jump Up Parade. The energy of the islanders anticipating the ‘jump-up’ as we call it in Belize, can be felt in the air as national pride is the driving force that fuels such passion to […]
