A Prison Worth Visiting

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A Prison Worth Visiting

June 30th, 2008 | Belize - Culture, Belize - Family Friendly, Belize - Must See or Do | Comments Off

My guess is going to jail isn’t on your list of things to do while in Belize, but if a trip to this converted 19th century brick prison isn’t, then maybe it should be. In 1993, the government decided to convert the prison into the Museum of Belize. Despite the fact that it is a national museum, it is quite small, although its permanent collection packs a punch.

The first floor has a number of different exhibits that showcase the history of the City of Belize. On the second floor there are a generous amount of artifacts from the Mayan civilization, including pottery and masks made from ceramic and jade. The bug room contains an amazing collection Read more

Caye Caulker’s Best Bar and Grill

June 10th, 2008 | Belize - Business, Belize - Family Friendly, Belize - Places to Eat | Comments Off

If you have a chance to head off of the mainland to Caye Caulker while visiting Belize, make sure you head to the Rainbow Bar. The large deck out back is perched overlooking the sea, and the prices are more than reasonable, at less than 10 dollars per plate. Portions are large, and filling. The vegetable wrap comes highly recommended, as does the shrimp. Of course, every meal is made complete by a Belikin, Belize’s favorite beer.

The laid back attitude that draws everyone to Caye Caulker reigns at Rainbow Bar as well. While the locals urge you to take it easy, you will find yourself more than relaxed sipping a beer and dining on excellent burgers Read more

Explore Belize's Caves

June 3rd, 2008 | Belize - Adventure, Belize - Family Friendly, Belize - Must See or Do | Comments Off

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

One Stop Shopping in Belize City

June 2nd, 2008 | Belize - Best Shopping, Belize - Business, Belize - Family Friendly, Belize - Must See or Do, Belize - Travel Tips | Comments Off

If you have a long list of people to bring souvenirs home for, then do your shopping at the National Handicraft Center on South Park Street in the Fort George District of Belize City. Over 500 Belizean artisans sell their works here, which range from hand-made jewelry to ironwood and black slate carvings.

While you may tend to head straight to the Mayan textiles, rosewood bowls and coconut shell necklaces, there are other shops offering less than a-typical trinkets. The real treasures found here are the homemade condiments and spirits. If you’ve never tried guava jam, Belikin beer or pineapple habanero jelly, this may be your chance.

Whatever you walk away with, Read more