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
The water is clear, teeming with schools of fish, the bright colored coral surrounds you as you dive deeper into Belize’s world-famous barrier reef. Every year thousands of tourists come to Belize with the sole purpose of diving in these waters.
The barrier reef is immense and there’s hundreds of great diving spots but if you are an experienced diver with the proper certifications, you have to visit the Blue Hole. The Great Blue Hole is an underwater limestone sinkhole 984 feet across and 407 feet deep. The Blue Hole is closest to Ambergris Caye. This giant sinkhole is full of marine life, including several kinds of sharks and impressive coral formations. Here’s a few things to remember Read more
There aren’t too many sites out there with comprehensive coverage of what life in Belize is like. For tourists, www.belizetourism.net was always a popular choice. Sadly, it seems to have been abandoned as most of the information on it is outdated.
There are some things on the Belize Report site, as BelizeTourism.net calls it, that are helpful and accurate, such as information about the weather, and suggested lists of things to pack.
There is also a basic map of Belize, which, although isn’t very detailed, it gives you an idea of the layout of the country, and basically where everything is found.
If you want up to date information on relocation to Belize, and help and advice Read more
While there are a decent number of expats living in Belize, it does not have the same expat network and support system that you will find in countries such as Costa Rica. However, life in Belize can be much more pleasant, afterall, you don’t necessarily have to learn to speak Spanish!
Life in Belize is not for everyone. Before making the decision to move here permanently, you should come and stay for an extended period of time and see if you really can handle what living here means. Even before you make that trip, however, it is important to do a self-analysis to see if you fit the mold of the kind of person who can make it work in Read more
Planning a trip to Belize and concerned about your health? There are only a few things to keep in mind before you come here.
Malaria pills are generally all that a doctor will prescribe for visitors coming to Belize.
That having been said, make sure you get a full check-up by your doctor, explain the length of stay in Belize and any special activities you will be doing. That way, they can make sure you have everything you need.
Make sure to ask about any additional shots.
Pack enough of your prescription medications for the duration of your trip.
Bring insect repellent, and USE IT!
Bring sunscreen, and USE IT!
Bring lotion for bug bites for the times you forget
As with any country there are things that we love about Belize and things that we hate. At the end of the day, the good usually outweighs the bad, and that is why so many of us decide to stick it out here in our little patch of paradise.
One of the most frustrating things can be not being able to find the exact product you want, or not being able to get something you really crave from back home. Most stores stock some imported goods, but the selections can be extremely lacking in smaller towns. The solution: fall in love with the products of Belize! You won’t find fruit this good back in Montana!
If you are coming to Belize, or thinking of relocating here, I hope you really like white rice and red kidney beans as these are two of the staples in the Belizean diet.
Don’t get me wrong, there is a variety. I mean, you can order “rice and beans” and you will be served a dish of rice and beans that have been cooked together in coconut milk. Or, you can order “beans and rice” and you will be served a dish of rice and a dish of beans that have been cooked separately, for you to mix to your liking. The contrast is startling.
Normally whether you eat rice and beans or beans and rice it will be accompanied Read more
TravelBelize.org helps us out with the entry requirements for Belize:
With the exception of cruise ship passengers, all visitors to Belize must present a valid passport before entering the country. Please note that driver’s licenses and birth certificates are not approved travel documents and cannot be used to enter the country. Passports must be valid up until time of departure.
In cases where a visitor remains in the country for over 30 days, an extension of entry must be requested. Extensions are available for the cost of:
Up to 6 months for US $25 After 6 months US $50 per month
Nationals of the following countries do not require visas:
Australia
Canada
Hong Kong
Mexico
New Zealand
Norway
United
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.)
Belize has so many fun things to offer, it is practically impossible to squeeze in everything you want to do in one trip. So, how do you choose which ones to do? Slickrock Adventures suggests taking the following steps to ensure you get everything you can out of your Belize vacation.
Make a list of all the things you want to do and arrange the list in order of the most important. Some things to include in your list are the ruins, the jungle, wildlife excursions, hiking, Belize City, Social events and more. Make sure to put down the location of each event, ie, the Ruins at Atun Ha.
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