Yummy Rice and Beans

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Yummy Rice and Beans

July 26th, 2008 | Belize - Culture, Belize - Places to Eat, Belize - Travel Tips | 1 Comment »

When it comes to dinnertime, Belizeans are serious about their rice and beans, or is it beans and rice… there’s a difference you know, and depending on what you order, your dish will vary greatly. First, let’s get a few things straight, the dinner hour, also known as the rice hour occurs midday; that is when Belize, like other Central American countries, breaks to eat its largest meal.

Now, back to the rice and beans/beans and rice word order. If you ask for rice and beans you will get rice and beans that have been cooked together, sometimes in coconut milk, and served together. Beans and rice, on the other had, are usually cooked separately, and served separately. Read more

Business is Booming

July 14th, 2008 | Belize - Business, Belize - Culture, Belize - Travel Tips | No Comments »

In recent years Belize has grown tremendously as a source of foreign investment. The International Bridge of Friendship connects Belize to its NAFTA neighbor, Mexico, facilitating the transportation of goods from this small Central American country to the rest of the world.

Belize, once a British colony, gained its independence in 1981. Still, its political, legal, economic and educational systems are all based on British models, and are therefore more familiar to investors from the U.S., U.K., and Canada. English is the official language and 90% of the workforce is literate, making Belize a powerful tool for production and development.

Ideally located just south of Mexico, Belize also serves as a gateway of sorts from the Caribbean Read more

A Prison Worth Visiting

June 30th, 2008 | Belize - Culture, Belize - Family Friendly, Belize - Must See or Do | 1 Comment »

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