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5 Can’t Miss Things To Do In Belize
Belize is a stunning and diverse little country on the Caribbean coast of Central America. Originally a British Colony; English is commonly spoken and the country still falls under British law. Weather you are searching for beaches, waterfalls, caving or Mayan Ruins; Belize is the place for you! Keep reading for our favorite things to do in Belize.
See The Great Blue Hole
The Great Blue Hole is a gigantic marine sinkhole that has become the trademark of the country. Located near the center of an offshore reef; this is the number one thing to do in Belize. If you`d like to see The Great Blue Hole from above; you can take a helicopter or small plane tour from multiple different locations. We would highly recommend doing it this way if you want to have a view of the entire sinkhole.
A more adventurous option is to scuba dive inside the Great Blue Hole. There are pros and cons to both options; but ultimately we decided against the diving because its actually more expensive, its really far (it takes a minimum of 2 hours to get there by boat) and you won`t get that spectacular view only attainable from the sky. We booked through Tsunami Adventures in Caye Caulker who offer both options, competitive prices and good customer service.
Marvel at Mayan Ruins
There are several Mayan Ruin sites spread throughout Belize. Although Caracol and Xunantunich are probably the most common; you have multiple options based on where you are leaving from and how long you would like to be on the road. Xunantunich is not far off the main highway in Belize making it a common stop for travelers. Although it`s a smaller sight it is unbelievably beautiful!
Caracol is the largest site in Belize and my personal favorite in all of Central America (yes.. even over Tikal!) The reason for that is because it is far less developed. We chose to drive ourselves in on the 2 hour dirt road full of potholes. We got there around 10 am which was before the tours arrived and there was literally no one else there! It was so amazing to be able to explore this marvelous archaeological site without the crowds.
Snorkel In Shark Ray Alley
Shark Ray Alley is an area in the nature reserve where you are guaranteed to see nurse sharks, different kinds of rays, and usually sea turtles! It is accessible from many different locations with Caye Caulker and Ambergris Caye being the most common. This was honestly one of the highlights of our entire trip to Belize; you don`t want to miss it!
So how can you be guaranteed to see this sort of wildlife? This area use to be a common place for fisherman to clean out the catch of the day before bringing them in to sell. The marine life got use to this food source and continue to live there to this day.
Explore Giant Underground Caves
Belize is famous for its massive underground cave systems. There are so many different experiences you can have from rappelling into them to exploring ancient remains. Ian Anderson`s Caves Branch offers cave tubing, climbing waterfalls in a cave system and even an overnight cave stay.
The ATM cave is one of the most popular caves to explore in Belize. It contains skeletons, ceramics, and stoneware left by the Mayan People. The cave is several kilometers long and throughout the tour you will spend a few hours exploring different chambers and swimming around. The average price of a tour is around $125 USD per person; click here for more information!
Go Hiking At Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary
Also known as the Jaguar Preserve; Cockscomb Basin is one of the most beautiful natural attractions in Belize.There are over than 30 kilometers of maintained hiking trails of varying length and difficulty. Entrance is $5 USD per person and the park is open from 8 am to 4:30 pm daily.
We chose to hike Tiger Fern Trail which is moderately challenging and took about 3 hours to complete. It leads you to an excellent viewpoint and ends at a gorgeous and secluded double waterfall with a swimming hole! We lucked out and had this little piece of paradise all to ourselves..it was surreal! For more information on other trails, climbing Victoria Peak, camping and more check out this awesome blog post!
Pulsa Restablecer
Desde rituales indígenas y retiros de empoderamiento hasta un festival de yoga, renueve, restaure y vuelva a conectarse con su mejor yo.
Por Michelle Williams
No es de extrañar que las vacaciones de bienestar hayan aumentado en popularidad. El estilo de vida acelerado de hoy nos mantiene en modo de lucha constante, exponiéndonos a toxinas, ruido y radiación electromagnética, entre otras molestias. Viajar es un acto de dejar ir, y una oportunidad para renovar y vigorizar el sistema de uno: mente, cuerpo y espíritu.
Con su entorno natural prístino, Belize se está convirtiendo rápidamente en un refugio para la restauración y la curación. Desde cayos aislados hasta aguas ricas en vida silvestre y bosques tropicales llenos de remedios naturales, es el destino ideal para restablecer su sistema mientras se comunica con la naturaleza.
Las oportunidades para unas vacaciones de bienestar incorporan las últimas tendencias de todo el mundo, a la vez que combinan recursos naturales y recursos únicos. Spas, un festival de yoga y retiros de desintoxicación son solo algunas de las experiencias transformadoras que encontrará aquí que abrirán su corazón, mente y alma, y nutrirán su crecimiento y sanación personal.
La experiencia de spa
Los balnearios y centros de bienestar de todo el país ofrecen tratamientos inspirados en los antiguos rituales de bienestar de los mayas y en todo el mundo. Las alternativas holísticas naturales como los tratamientos faciales de frutas tropicales, envolturas corporales y exfoliaciones corporales están reemplazando las exfoliaciones químicas y los tratamientos invasivos. Los productos puros y de origen vegetal se combinan con recetas tradicionales para una belleza duradera y profundamente nutritiva. Casi todos los tratamientos se preparan a partir de ingredientes crudos para proporcionar a su piel un alimento rico en nutrientes. Los pepinos se cortan en rodajas para crear máscaras faciales hidratantes, los cristales de sal se mezclan con el aceite de coco virgen local para los exfoliantes corporales, el aloe vera y la lima se combinan para revitalizar los rituales del baño y el chocolate beliceño se calienta para las máscaras corporales.
Los menús del spa incluyen masajes de relajación profundamente relajantes y terapias de desintoxicación y alivio del estrés, como Reiki, reflexología, trabajo corporal con yoga védico tailandés, consultoría ayurvédica y masajes para caminar, terapias de orejas y ventosas, atención pre y postnatal, acupuntura tradicional china y acupuntura con láser. . Todos estos sincronizan el trabajo intuitivo del cuerpo y la energía para identificar, equilibrar y sanar. El Hatha tradicional y el Astana, el yoga poderoso, el restaurador, el yoga Yin y el yoga aéreo atraen a visitantes y lugareños por igual. Las opciones de yoga al aire libre incluyen yoga SUP, yoga en la playa al atardecer o al amanecer, y clases en las exuberantes selvas tropicales de Belize o en los antiguos templos mayas.
Actividades de bienestar
Belice cuenta con actividades durante todo el año que involucran movimiento, expresión creativa y autoconciencia. Se enseña a los participantes a reconocer que el bienestar óptimo proviene de abrazar y respetar el cuerpo, la mente y el espíritu. Esta forma creativa de crecimiento personal y espiritual promueve una conexión más profunda con el núcleo interno, permitiendo a los participantes nuevas formas de equilibrar sus opciones de vida externas y experimentar una confianza, libertad y alegría recién descubiertas.
Entrenamiento de divorcio y retiros de yoga:para esta última y tan necesaria tendencia en vacaciones de bienestar, organizada este año en San Pedro, los entrenadores locales de divorcio y los maestros de yoga certificados internacionalmente incorporan yoga, meditación y vida consciente, además de minimalismo.
Cómo potenciar los retiros de yoga para la salud de la mujer: abrazar a las mujeres y conectar a las mujeres a sus cuerpos a través del yoga es el punto crucial de estos retiros. Esto se hace reconciliando los dos principios de comprensión y sentimiento, con prácticas para ayudar a cada mujer a armonizar su relación con sus cuerpos, ciclos y patrones habituales. Los menús especialmente diseñados incorporan veganismo y cocina macrobiótica, con dosis diarias de antiguos tónicos herbarios de Belize.
Retiros de desintoxicación: la cafeína, el alcohol y los conservantes, así como el estrés, la ansiedad y los patrones de pensamiento negativos son las principales toxinas. Los retiros de desintoxicación permiten que el cuerpo físico y emocional descanse. Los lugares remotos de Belize, como las escapadas a las islas privadas o las escapadas a la selva, ofrecen a los visitantes la oportunidad de descansar y rejuvenecer. Los retiros de desintoxicación se ofrecen en un resort vegano en Corozal, un balneario en Placencia y un lugar de retiro de yoga en Ambergris Caye.
El Festival Internacional de Yoga de Belize (BIYF): el primero de su tipo en Belize y en la región, BIYF es un evento exclusivo para recaudar fondos para la organización sin fines de lucro Rhythm of Change Belize. Este evento familiar, que se celebra el primer fin de semana de diciembre, reúne a practicantes y aspirantes de yoga y meditación, veganos y vegetarianos, y al público en general de todo el mundo para disfrutar de momentos de bienestar, curación, relajación y reflexión. La tercera edición de BIYF se llevará a cabo el 1 de diciembre de 2018 en Harbor View Greens en la Ciudad de Belize. Para obtener más información, visite www.yogahealsbelize.com
Dondequiera que viaje en Belize, estas actividades de bienestar, retiros y tratamientos, combinados con nuestras prístinas culturas al aire libre y vibrantes, lo renovarán, restaurarán y lo reconectarán a su mejor yo.
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Meet the Man Passionate about Manatee Conservation
National Geographic Photo Ark ZSL EDGE of Existence Fellow Jamal Galves has cared about manatee conservation since he was 11 years old. As a marine biologist, he is working to save these gentle giants that are under threat from drowning in fishing nets and collisions with boats in his home country of Belize. #EarthDay
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2020 Readers’ Choice Awards Survey
Vote for Victoria House – Reader’s Choice Awards
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We’re excited to share that Victoria House Resort & Spa has been nominated for the 2020 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards!
We sincerely appreciate you choosing Victoria House for your stay in Belize, and we would be grateful if you can submit a vote on our behalf.
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Government of Belize to Procure COVID-19 Test Kits
PRESS RELEASE
Government of Belize to Procure COVID-19 Test Kits
from Cayman Islands
Belmopan. April 14, 2020. 2:20 p.m.
The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) announces that, following a phone call between Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Dean Barrow and Premier Hon. Alden McLaughlin of the Cayman Islands on Saturday, April 11, Belize can obtain from Cayman as many COVID-19 test kits as needed.
Belize has so far received 2,500 tests from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and is expecting an additional 11,500 tests from the organization. Additionally, Belize ordered 4,000 tests from the Roche Agency in Guatemala, 2,000 of which are to be delivered this week and the remaining next week.
The Ministry of Health has also confirmed that a test kit is different from an actual test, and in fact, contains 100 tests.
The OPM is, therefore, determining in consultation with the Ministry of Health, how many Cayman test kits to procure, and will place its order as soon as the 11,500 tests from PAHO are in hand. Furthermore, the OPM confirms that the Cayman kits are compatible with Belize’s PCR test processing machines.
On behalf of the Government and people of Belize, the OPM thanks Premier McLaughlin and the Government and people of the Cayman Islands.
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Destination Belize takes you Beyond the Pages to experience Altun Ha.
Altun Ha /ɑːlˈtuːn hɑː/ is the name given to the ruins of an ancient Mayan city in Belize, located in the Belize District about 50 kilometers north of Belize City and about 10 kilometers west of the shore of the Caribbean Sea. #destinationbelize #belize #altunha
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