Just the thought of holding a boa constrictor in my hands is enough to make me shiver. Seeing others do it is nerve rackingly exciting if that makes sense. At Belize Zoo just outside of Belize City you can play with a boa constrictor if you want, watch others do it or simply avoid the snake section.
The Zoo is totally dedicated to conservation of natural wildlife native to Belize. All of the animals are native to Belize and have either been rescued from captivity or donated to the zoo. These animals include jaguars, red macaws, coatis, monkeys, storks, and even a tapir, the zoo’s biggest star. Every year in April kids are invited to sing happy birthday to April Read more
A short distance from San Ignacio, next to the Belize Botanical Gardens is duPlooy’s jungle Lodge. This eco-lodge is for the adventurous tourist who wishes to immerse themselves in the Belizean rainforest.
Laying amidst the deep beautiful Belizean jungle are spacious bungalows and jungle lodge rooms. They include private bathrooms, beds and futons for up to four people and relaxing hammocks. Two houses are also available for larger groups. La Casita is a two-bedroom, two-story house with two bathrooms, one with a jacuzzi and the other with a large bathtub. There are hammocks and plenty of sitting and lounging room on both wrap-around porches. The vibrant colors of each room, mayan tapestries and beautiful natural wood will give Read more
After a short hike through the Belize rain forest you come to the entrance to a cave. You descend down into the dry cave and walk through it and then another one. Then you come to another cave, but this one isn’t dry, there’s a river flowing through it. It’s dark and and you can’t see the other side. You get on an inner tube and float down river until you come to the other side and then through yet another cave until you’ve circled back to where you started. Then you’re starving and it’s time for lunch.
That’s the experience of may who come to Belize and embark on the great adventure that is cave tubing. The cave Read more
The Maya Mountain in San Ignacio is offering a 20% discount on any Adventure package and a free breakfast/dinner meal plan daily for one person.
For the 20% off on the package your reservation must be for a minimum of 4 nights for 2 adults and is valid for stays between Jan 1–Feb 14 and March [...]
The Maya Mountain in San Ignacio is offering a 20% discount on any Adventure package and a free breakfast/dinner meal plan daily for one person.
For the 20% off on the package your reservation must be for a minimum of 4 nights for 2 adults and is valid for stays between Jan 1–Feb 14 and March 21–April 31, 2009. Children who are traveling with 2 adults get 50% off of their package price. (See the travel deal by clicking here.)
The Belize government together with the National Tourism board are working together to protect Belize’s natural beauty and regulate how it is enjoyed by visitors, thus preserving the natural ecosystem in Belize. To that end many areas of the country are being set aside as National Parks, one of which is Laughing Bird Caye.
Located thirteen miles southeast of Placencia Village in the Stann Creek District, Laughing Bird Caye gets its name from the large number of laughing gulls that once lived there. Sadly, because of increases in human presence, a great majority of the birds have left the island. Now the government has put restrictions on the area.
I’m not sure if “zoo” is the right word to describe the Belize Zoo. This haven has been created for animals that need a place to live; animals that have been injured, animals that cannot fend for themselves in the wild, and animals that have been seized by the government for being owned illegally, something which is taken quite seriously in Belize. Due to this, the whole Zoo has a bit of a personal feel. The animals are all native to Central America; none are shipped in from other countries. Workers know the animals individually and are therefore better able to care for them.
Deep within the Tapir Mountain Reserve, an hour from San Ignacio, is the Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave, an ancient site of ceremonial worship for the Mayan civilization. Inside the limestone cave visitors can see thousands of artifacts left behind, as well as 14 skeletons, most of which were sacrifice victims.
Upon entering the mouth of the cave, you have to swim about 10 meters before reaching the rock shelf. Climbing up there a half hour long hike/swim leads you to a hidden dry chamber where the majority of the artifacts are found. It is considered to be sacred ground, and visitors are asked to remove their shoes.
The trip is challenging, but it’s also quite rewarding. Read more
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