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Do you have a long weekend coming up? Fortunately, Belize is a small country, and it’s easy to get around here. Here’s a suggested itinerary.

A flood bulletin has been issued for parts of Belize as the remnants of Hurricane Julia dumped heavy rain over Central America. The National Hydrological Service in its flood alert on rivers in the south of the country warned at San Ignacio

Caribbean beach towns cradled by an almighty barrier reef and showstopping Maya citadels half-buried in rainforest are among Belize’s crown jewels. But a journey through the small Central American nation reveals hidden facets, too.

On Monday night's epic leg in The Amazing Race Australia, teams raced to Toledo, helping a local Maya school to repair their greenhouse, replacing torn roof sheeting, removing weeds, adding new plants, and squealing at tarantulas. 

Belize is a land of wonders – a heady mix of reefs, rainforests and Mayan culture. Here are the best eco-resorts where you can enjoy it all sustainably.

Belize, one of the most underrated diving destinations in the Caribbean

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are touring a fascinating fragment of the British Empire with idyllic beaches and some gory history

Jul 9, 2021 Felix Ack On Monday morning, the partially nude body of a man was discovered on the bank of the Macal River in San Ignacio.  There were injuries to the head and body. Even though foul play was suspected, the identity of the individual could not be determined at the time. Police are now reporting that the body has been identified as that of Felix Ack, a forty-four-year-old resident of Blue Creek Village in the Toledo District.  Ack’s father, Erasmo identified the decease...

Written on July 9, 2021 | Posted in Featured,Health | Comments Off The Prime Minister has met with the United Nations Secretary General, António Guterres, at UN Headquarters in New York. According to a release from the Government of Belize Press Office, [...]

Avoiding bandits Unfortunately, security is unable to accompany us to Chiquibul which is the largest national park in Belize. Their vehicle had broken down, but our driver and tour guide from Yute Expeditions explains that he is confident he can get us to the Maya ruins at Caracol unharmed. “Bandits haven’t been a problem here recently. You’re no more likely to get kidnapped here than anywhere else in Latin America,” he says. We look at each other just to confirm that we’d heard what...