Belize Travel Guide

A tropical summer getaway. Yes, just the thing. Belize is English speaking, a short trip from many hubs in the USA, and boasts the largest barrier reef in this hemisphere. Checking all of your vacation boxes yet? But what about the weather? Summertime in Belize coincides with the return of the rains after a pronounced dry period. Locals, wildlife and the earth itself breathes a sigh of relief with the renewal that quickly occurs during this aptly-named Green Season.

For most snorkelers and divers, deep respect and love for the sea goes hand-in-hand with the underwater experience. Marine systems can be fragile and by using some common sense and best practices, we can further lighten our “fin print” while underwater. Read on for our best Do’s and Don’ts for underwater sports.

On Ambergris Caye, the month of June is all about the Caribbean Spiny Lobster. After four long months of foregoing the tasty and indulgent lobster, the season officially opens in the second week of June. We will be celebrating along with the rest of the island, during the annual San Pedro Lobster Fest where lobster in all of its delicious preparations will be available for tasting. This week we have rounded up some of the nutritional benefits of the Spiny Lobster.

I first saw a Lionfish in Belize on the reef near Tobacco Caye in 2010. It paraded about the coral in full splendor, it’s red-striped fins dancing with the waves. Though gorgeous in its own right, this predator was alarming to see. Indigenous to the North Pacific, these brilliantly decorated fish are popular aquarium showstoppers that have unfortunately taken up residence along the southern coast of the USA and the Caribbean. They are the poster child of an invasive species. According to NOAA’s Ocean Service, “An invasive species is an organism that causes ecological or economic harm in a new environment where it is not native.”

La Isla Bonita, that is, Ambergris Caye, has a hidden, slower pace of life the farther north you go from all the hustle and bustle of San Pedro Town. Island life really shines “Up North,” as the locals call it. Our Sandy Point Resorts collection of award-winning resorts are all found North of the bridge that is the entrance to San Pedro Town on the island. Of our resorts, X’tan Ha Resort is located further than most and enjoys that island tranquillity that you picture when planning a Belize vacation. X’tan Ha Resort is located at 7.2 Miles North. While part of the attraction is a peaceful and private setting, there is plenty to do in this area without giving up the ambiance.

Mother’s Day is, of course, a time to take a moment and celebrate Mom. What better place to show her just how much she means than while on holiday in Belize. The warm Caribbean breezes and vibrant colors are the perfect backdrop to make her feel special.

Lobster season is fast-approaching in Belize. Lobster will officially be in season on 15 June. To gear up for the opening of the season and San Pedro’s very own Lobster Fest, here’s a bit about the rich history of our favorite island. The Caribbean Spiny Lobster industry has a fascinating past and a direct link to the transformation of Ambergris Caye from a sleepy fishing village to the tourist destination it is today. We met up with Mr. Mito Paz, the coordinator for NICH (National Institute of Culture and History) and the San Pedro House of Culture to explain more.

On Ambergris Caye, the month of June is all about the Caribbean Spiny Lobster. After four long months of foregoing the tasty and indulgent lobster, the season officially opens in the second week of June. We will be celebrating along with the rest of the island, during the annual San Pedro Lobster Fest where lobster in all of its delicious preparations will be available for tasting. This week we have rounded up some of the nutritional benefits of the Spiny Lobster.

Happy World Tapir Day! What, you don’t celebrate that to its fullest? We are here to help. What exactly IS a Tapir? It might just be one of the most unique mammals found in Belize, and for a country with such high biodiversity as this, that’s saying something. Take the nose of an elephant, the skin and stature of a rhino, feet like something out of Jurassic Park, and you have a Tapir! Without further ado, here are 23 UnBelizeable Facts about the friendly Baird’s Tapir.

Today is the 48th Earth Day! How are you celebrating?