River tours Exploring Joe Taylor Creek The nature of rivers is the flow of water, carrying rain, nutrients and life from highlands to the sea. During the journey from altitude to sea level, tropical rivers support an astonishing array of life. The headwaters of most rivers lie deep within the Maya Mountains. Here the forest is dense, tall and mostly untouched. The water is cold,... Read More
S&L Travel and Tours S&L Travel and Tours Company started in the 1950’s when Lascelle Tillett was a cab driver. He took tourists, who visited Belize, sightseeing. The term tour guide was not used in Belize, because tourism had not yet grown into the industry it is today. Arrive to the most comfortable hotels In the late 1970’s with his wife Sarita Tillett, he started to ... Read More
Best Luxury Hotels in Belize Nestled within a private 200-acre reserve on the Placencia Peninsula, Naia Resort and Spa is an intimate, natural playground where guests can enjoy an authentic Belize experience on land and at sea. Offering barefoot luxury, Naia extends along a mile of palm-studded beach and has 35 secluded Beach Houses - each offering breathtaking views of the Caribbean Sea. At... Read More
Best Boutique Hotels in Belize Itz’ana is the perfect base camp to everything wild and wonderful in Belize. Whether you’re better suited seeking jaguars in the wild or sunshine aboard a sailboat, the adventures await. All their guest accommodations are thoughtfully designed and luxuriously appointed. Whether you’re planning a romantic getaway in a private, poolside suite or a family re... Read More
Unique Shopping Experience in Belize Zaara's Boutique offers clothing, jewelry, and more in the best quality at great prices. Their American Hi-Fashion style means that their inventory will be great no matter where you're planning to go. They offer a beautiful selection of bathing suits, so if you've forgotten yours or need a new one this is the perfect place to find what you're looking for.... Read More
Best Resorts in Belize Getting to Belize is easier and faster than traveling to most any other major Caribbean destination. On the mainland, there is plenty to experience and explore in this eco tourism-friendly country – Mayan ruins, the Jaguar Preserve, countless birding expeditions, and world-class scuba diving and snorkeling. But with little effort – a 20-minute plane ride to Ambe... Read More
Best Restaurants in Belize This delicious Mediterranean/Lebanese restaurant in the Northern Suburbs has tasty traditional dishes. It serves meat and also has vegan options available. You can get a pita sandwich with falafel or potatoes plus veggie kabob, a vegetarian sampler plate, and several salads as well as hummus and much more. Hours: Monday - Saturday: 10:00... Read More
Unique Shopping Experience in Belize Filled with paintings by owner Greta Leslie as well as a few other artists and some jewelry, this shop is cozy, quaint, and authentic. Featuring beautifully crafted works of art from the owner and other local artists, Art n Soul is stop for anyone looking to bring home a meaningful reminder of Belize, or anyone who appreciates fine art. You will find p... Read More
Turneffe Island Located 30 miles (48 km) east of Belize City, there is a large group of mangroves and tropical atolls, where there is nothing more than a handful of private resorts and a small population of resident fishermen. The waters surrounding the Turneffe Islands are home to the largest coral reef atoll in all of Belize and were set aside as a protected marine reserve in 2012. &nb... Read More
Best Luxury Hotels in Belize In the early 1980s, Francis Ford Coppola visited Belize, immediately fell in love with the location, and purchased the abandoned Blancaneaux Lodge. For more than a decade the hideaway was used as a family retreat before Francis opened his tropical paradise to the public in 1993. Blancaneaux Lodge is a 20-room luxury hideaway where waterfalls tumble... Read More
Old Town Lower Falls The Pueblo Viejo Upper and Lower Falls are located at the base of limestone hills below Pueblo Viejo Village. The river flows through multiple layers of giant limestone steps with waterfalls spilling from ledge to ledge. Thick riverine vegetation covers the length of this huge limestone formation. Small waterfalls flow over each ledge, rushing through narrow cuts o... Read More