Belize People & Culture

What an awesome town! Be sure to take a trip south to Hopkins to see the Swinging Armadillo Hammock lounge - the best hammock hang-up anywhere. It's a short trip out to the cayes from here, and the snorkeling is great. But be forewarned - a lot of people in Belize, especially in smaller towns, are not morning people. Many don't even get up before noon, so finding breakfast can be hard. Pack some food!

Belize! I lived here for like 1 1/2 years for medical school. We lived in Los Lagos. Ladyville is on the out-skirts of Belize City. Its an okay kind of place. I would check out the Baboon Sanctuary, The Belize Zoo, Old Belize, and go Cave Tubing. All you gotta do is ask any local, they will let you know how and where to go. People are very friendly there. You can exchange your U.S. dollars easily for Belizian dollars with anyone. Much better exchange rate than at banks and stores! Make sure you check out those Mayan Ruins if you can. They are beautiful. Plus, if you get a chance, take a propeller plane from the airport, or go to downtown Belize City and take a motor boat to Caye Caulker and San Pedro (islands of the coast of Belize), trust me, you won't be sorry you went. Beautiful islands full of snorkeling, water skiing, diving, adventure sports, and much more. Don't forget to get your hair braided! Also, make sure not to miss an opportunity to go clubbing at the Princess's club in Belize City. Plus, make sure you try the national favorite "rice beans chicken!!!!!!!!!!!"

Orange Walk is in northern Belize and most people use it as a jumping off point to the Mayan ruins of Lamanai. This is a fun day trip as you get to the ruins via a 2 hour boat ride in which you a great chance of seeing crocodiles, various birds and various lizards. The ruins are impressive and there is quite a bit of wild life there. Orange walk is a good place just to hang out for a day or two. Like most other cities in Belize, most of the restaurants serve Chinese food.

"The Shack". As far as I know this place has no name. Tiffany and I were looking for a local place to try out the local food. We asked a couple of people and finally got what we were looking for. From the main part of town, head south towards the airport, hang a right to pass the north end of the airport, go one block and hang a left. There is literally a shack on your right hand side that had 3 generations of women cooking the best belizean food! We asked what they had -- did understand a whole lot, so we said give us one of everything and 2 fantas. The bill came to $15 US.

Amazing little place where the main road is a single row of slabs about 3 foot wide. Lobser festival is fun but it may rain and don't be suprised if you have to puch the bus the last few miles. Don't share a single bed with two other people - it ain't comfortable. Awesome sea-food. Excellent spot to take tours and dive trips from but may be a little pricey as on the tourist route. Avoid the dark end of the beach - it's dark so people can sell drugs and give illicit massages!

Orange Walk Town is a must destination for Northern Belize - and you should see Northern Belize. Skip the tourist areas and see the country! This is a great town with a lot to see. Between the Banquitas House of Culture and the shopping along the Corozal Road, there is plenty to do for a day or three. It is also a great stepping off point for Laminai, Corozal, Progresso and other places.
Stay at the St. Christopher on Main Street. Avoid the hotels on Victoria Street (the Corozal Road). Eat breakfast in the square from on of the carts. Dinner on Victoria - try the salbutes or you can always have Chinese!
The locals are friendly and easygoing. Keep you money close and you'll have no problems.

No matter where you go, or what you do please remember...YOU ARE NOT HOME. Don't expect things to be as they are in your home town! To fully experience a new place, try to read up about the culture so you can better assimilate to THEIR way of life. That's why you are traveling right? To experience something new and different? If not, then PLEASE stay home!!!

Mama Lola's...a great little art co-op.  If you give her a few days, she will paint to order!
Center of Garifuna culture in Belize.
Not a great place to stay, but well worth a day trip!

actun tunichil muknal, cave in cayo, jungle trails, ceremonial vessels and cultural articrafts left by the maya

This city is lively! There is always music playing in the streets and people are very friendly. Travel here with an open mind and you're sure to have a great time!

San Pedro is part of Ambergris Caye in Belize. It is also part of a chain of cayes that are not too far off the Atlantic coast of Belize. Cayes (pronounced "keys") are scattered throughout the Cariibbean sea, making it a wonderful journey for those with a sense of adventure and sailing.

This is a beautiful island to visit and the people are super nice, mellow and helpful. While tourism mainly take over this tiny caye, you can enjoy wondeful food, music and strolls along the small beach. There is also the opportunity for some of the best diving (day or night) and snorkeling in the entire Western hemisphere.

Protected by a natural barrier reef, the island has wonderful sea life that is breathtaking.

A true diver's paradise.

What an awesome town! Be sure to take a trip south to Hopkins to see the Swinging Armadillo Hammock lounge - the best hammock hang-up anywhere. It's a short trip out to the cayes from here, and the snorkeling is great. But be forewarned - a lot of people in Belize, especially in smaller towns, are not morning people. Many don't even get up before noon, so finding breakfast can be hard. Pack some food!

Belize! I lived here for like 1 1/2 years for medical school. We lived in Los Lagos. Ladyville is on the out-skirts of Belize City. Its an okay kind of place. I would check out the Baboon Sanctuary, The Belize Zoo, Old Belize, and go Cave Tubing. All you gotta do is ask any local, they will let you know how and where to go. People are very friendly there. You can exchange your U.S. dollars easily for Belizian dollars with anyone. Much better exchange rate than at banks and stores! Make sure you check out those Mayan Ruins if you can. They are beautiful. Plus, if you get a chance, take a propeller plane from the airport, or go to downtown Belize City and take a motor boat to Caye Caulker and San Pedro (islands of the coast of Belize), trust me, you won't be sorry you went. Beautiful islands full of snorkeling, water skiing, diving, adventure sports, and much more. Don't forget to get your hair braided! Also, make sure not to miss an opportunity to go clubbing at the Princess's club in Belize City. Plus, make sure you try the national favorite "rice beans chicken!!!!!!!!!!!"

For eastern Belize, this is a great place to get back and recharge. There are all the facilities you may need from laundry and internet to french bakeries that serve pizza (I know, I didn't expect it either). You can get to an ATM here, but take your time. The booths air conditioned. There's a neat little outdoor market, but it stinks of fish so get there early in the day.

If you have time, take a snorkelling trip. A great one has manatee watching, snorkelling, docking in Caye Caulker to shop, lunch, docking on a tiny private island, and shark and ray alley (where you can pet nurse sharks and manta rays) all in the same day trip.

Beautiful place to walk and see the sites. Be wary of the beggars. The people are nice though. I went on a cruise and they took us out to tube in a river out side the city in the mountains. The country was just simply beautiful. The "cave tubing" was fun but quite a hike up to the point where you start.

What an awesome town! Be sure to take a trip south to Hopkins to see the Swinging Armadillo Hammock lounge - the best hammock hang-up anywhere. It's a short trip out to the cayes from here, and the snorkeling is great. But be forewarned - a lot of people in Belize, especially in smaller towns, are not morning people. Many don't even get up before noon, so finding breakfast can be hard. Pack some food!

1. Tobacco Caye
2. Southwater Caye
3. Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary
And much more....

Belize! I lived here for like 1 1/2 years for medical school. We lived in Los Lagos. Ladyville is on the out-skirts of Belize City. Its an okay kind of place. I would check out the Baboon Sanctuary, The Belize Zoo, Old Belize, and go Cave Tubing. All you gotta do is ask any local, they will let you know how and where to go. People are very friendly there. You can exchange your U.S. dollars easily for Belizian dollars with anyone. Much better exchange rate than at banks and stores! Make sure you check out those Mayan Ruins if you can. They are beautiful. Plus, if you get a chance, take a propeller plane from the airport, or go to downtown Belize City and take a motor boat to Caye Caulker and San Pedro (islands of the coast of Belize), trust me, you won't be sorry you went. Beautiful islands full of snorkeling, water skiing, diving, adventure sports, and much more. Don't forget to get your hair braided! Also, make sure not to miss an opportunity to go clubbing at the Princess's club in Belize City. Plus, make sure you try the national favorite "rice beans chicken!!!!!!!!!!!"

Dont drink the water, drink the rum instead

For eastern Belize, this is a great place to get back and recharge. There are all the facilities you may need from laundry and internet to french bakeries that serve pizza (I know, I didn't expect it either). You can get to an ATM here, but take your time. The booths air conditioned. There's a neat little outdoor market, but it stinks of fish so get there early in the day.