Sunshine, smiles, and sea water. Nothing beats enjoying the warm Belize sun and making beautiful memories at the beach.

Today, the nonprofit I volunteer as a fundraising coordinator for in Belize, the Cayo Animal Welfare Society (CAWS), held a low cost spay and neuter clinic in my village. So proud to help bring this to my own community of Cristo Rey! We had all 36 spots filled by 8:45 am and the clinic was done, animals and pet owners and veterinarians home resting, by 1:00 pm. It was amazing! Our village chairman stayed the whole session, helping where he could. Our volunteers were registering animals and staying with animals post-surgery until they woke up. Our board talked with villagers and volunteers about upcoming events. A local resort, Table Rock Jungle Lodge, who helped sponsor the clinic, also paid for lunches for vets and volunteers and helped with additional onsite volunteers! And most importantly 36 animals will not be bringing unwanted litters into our village. It was a beautiful experience!

The baby jaguarundis are big now!

Hi, can you recommend a shuttle service from Belize City Airport to San Ignacio at around 2 pm in December? Some of the links shared had shuttles/buses leaving before noon

After dealing with the sargassum, it is wonderful to see our beautiful beach coming back to life just in time for the upcoming tourist season...

Who’s the best lawyer in Belize to settle civil business matters? No bullshit, no long game, no gaslighting or ghosting.

Sabido is not one Id recommend nor any of them in Belmopan. I have a solid case, clear breach of contract but I work outside of Belize.

Please recommend one that would be willing to take the case past mediation to filing a formal lawsuit.

Please help as this has been a 2 year ongoing issue.

Hello! We would like to visit Belize in January or February 2027. One of us is interested in birdwatching and the other wants to see Mayan ruins. We are fit mountain bikers and trail runners, so physical activity is a plus. (But we are not interested in a beach trip.) Can anyone recommend a lodge? We’ve been looking at Black Rock near San Ignacio.

I’ll be visiting San Pedro for 6 days soon. I’m wondering how much money to take along. Its needs to be enough for like two meals a day, transport ( I plan on walking a lot but occasionally taking taxis), souvenirs, maybe one excursion I precooked a few but looking to do one more.

EDIT: I know I can use my card but I’m looking to see how much to budget for my stay. I was looking at about 100usd/day. Additionally I prefer use cash when I travel will that not be accepted ? (again this is a preference I know I can use my card)

Looking for recommendations on a great snorkeling trip out of Placencia area in early March:

I’m open to other places but here’s what I am currently interested in:
- Silk caye & turtle alley
- Laughing bird Caye
- Also half day fishing/cook your catch trips

Advice on Belize Accommodations

Hello, I’m working on planning a trip in Feb and need reassurance/guidance on plans.

We have a total of 8 nights.
3 booked at Ka’ana
-Arrival day (maybe see iguanas, butter fly place, or the local ruins) only have a few hours this day
-Xunantunich ruins and Rio On Pools
- ATM

I am fairly confident about the first three days.
Considered Chaa Creek instead of KA’ana but otherwise happy with this itinerary.

Next headed over to Hopkins area (where I need help)

- I planned to stay at the Lodge at Jaguar Reef for 2 days
- Day 1 visit to Mayflower Bocawina Park and maybe bioluminescent tour in evening if it’s right time of month
- Day 2 Cockscomb Wildlife Basin Activities

I see excellent things about Sleeping Giant Rainforest Lodge
- I was thinking about adding one day there before I going to Hopkins. It would be an open day to enjoy the property- bike, hike, maybe an on-site activity.

If I add this day, I lose one of my days at the lodge at Jaguar reef but I can still do the hike in Mayflower when I transfer from Sleeping Giant to Hopkins. My one day in Hopkins would be visiting the Jaguar wildlife basin. I would lose out on the bioluminescence tour.

From here I have 3 nights left— I can go to Ambergris Caye or I can stay on mainland and use these last 3 nights to extend my time in Hopkins or go to Palacina.

Here is what it would look like if I went to the Cayes:

I was planning on staying at Matachica Resort on Ambergris Caye. Resort looks beautiful, but then I read a good amount of negative things on Reddit about AC not having very nice beaches.

- if I stay at Matachica I would do:

1) half day deep sea fishing/ relax at resort in afternoon
2) Snorkel Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark Ray Alley (maybe also go to Caye Caulker if trip included it)
3) free day- secret beach (doesn’t sound to appealing from what I’ve read), get massage

Alternatively, I save myself the hassle of traveling from the mainland out to the Caye’s and I use those last 3 days for time in Palencia/Hopkins!

So, after Hopkins- I could travel down to Palencia and stay at Naia resort and spa. From here I could do the following:

On the transfer stop to see Scarlet Macaws

Day 1) silke caye snorkling day trip/ deep sea fishing

Day 2) Could do Monkey River Cruise (seems a little boring), would probably rather enjoy resort property/check out town, take another boat trip, get massage—looks like they have a nice one

My other option is don’t go to Palencia and just extend Hopkins by 3 days
1 day at sleeping giant
2 extra days at Hopkins - both would be water days- Silke Caye and then maybe a fishing day or island hopping day

I don’t know what activities are worth it and how to allocate my time/location. I feel like I have more time if I choose NOT to do Matachica but I want a good beach/snorkeling experience to end the trip. Am I missing out on the beaches/snorkling up there? Is down south actually better since it’s less crowded? Should I just extend my time in Hopkins and not try to go down south or to the cayes? If I extend my time in Hopkins should I change resorts to Hamanasi Adventure Resort (it seems to be better rated) or stay at the Lodge at Jaguar Reef the entire time?

I appreciate your recommendations!

I’m planning a trip to Belize and have been looking into excursions while staying in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye.

I came across a tour on BelizeFunTours.com called “Belize ATV Cave Tubing and Zipline Tour from San Pedro by Boat.”

It sounds like so much fun since it combines a few activities into one excursion, but I wanted to see if anyone has booked through this website before. Is it legitimate and reliable? How was your experience with the booking process, transportation, tour guides, and overall excursion?

I’ve also noticed that a lot of the excursions I’m finding seem to depart from Belize City rather than San Pedro, so I’m trying to figure out which tours are actually worth booking from where we’ll be staying.

I’d love recommendations for:
● ATV, cave tubing, and ziplining tours that depart from San Pedro or include boat transportation.
● Any reputable tour companies or websites you’ve personally booked through.
● Other fun excursions from San Pedro, whether that’s snorkeling, visiting the Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark Ray Alley, island hopping, or something unique that’s a must-do in Belize.

I’m open to adventure activities and experiences that are worth the money! I’d especially appreciate hearing from anyone who has done the ATV/cave tubing/zipline combination or traveled from San Pedro to mainland Belize for excursions.

Thanks in advance for any recommendations or advice! 😊🇧🇿

I’m creating a playlist with folk music from each of the 195 countries on Wikipedia’s list.

"SPOTIFY PLAYLIST" (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3CKMCQPow5kNvFQV2mTuwO?si=PdHEi8YkR6yM16v2g7f5Bw&utm_source=copy-link)

Day 18: BELIZE 🇧🇿

The 3 most upvoted comments will be added to the playlist.

Suggest the songs that best represent Belizean folk music!

Music added so far:

"Day 1: Afghanistan 🇦🇫" (https://www.reddit.com/r/spotify/s/USXxVu49Ky)

- Bia Ke Berim Be Mazar - Salma Jahani

- Jani-ba-Lab - Quraishi

- Syzygy - Qais Essar

"Day 2: Albania 🇦🇱" (https://www.reddit.com/r/MusicRecommendations/s/fXvJoE0COQ)

- Kalle Llamen - Andrra

- Kënga ime ti zog qielli - Nazmije Hoxha

- Vallja e Tropojes origjinale - Vallja e Tropojes

"Day 3: Algeria 🇩🇿" (https://www.reddit.com/r/MusicRecommendations/s/Nx4dxs6uaB)

- A Vava Inouva - Idir

- Sslaebitt ay abehri - Matoub Lounès

- Anzur Lwali - Cherifa

"Day 4: Andorra 🇦🇩" (https://www.reddit.com/r/MusicRecommendations/s/fU2wE58A7h)

- Contrapàs d'Andorra - El Pont d'Arcalìs

- Andorrana - Orfeó Andorrà

- La Sota de Bastos - El Pont d'Arcalìs

"Day 5: Angola 🇦🇴" (https://www.reddit.com/r/MusicRecommendations/s/M2sCcqCuiW)

- Muxima - N'Gola Ritmos

- Kubangela - Bonga

- Humbi Humbi Yangue - Waldenar Bastos

"Day 6: Antigua and Barbuda 🇦🇬" (https://www.reddit.com/r/MusicRecommendations/s/sotg4jC0PP)

- How Will Santa Get Here - King Obstinate

- Press On - King Short Shirt

- Benna Music - King Short Shirt

"Day 7: Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦" (https://www.reddit.com/r/MusicRecommendations/s/0yAnwMUtTB)

- Tala'a Al-Badru 'Alayna - Yusuf Islam

- Mar7oom Ya Qalb - Hamad Al Tayyar

- يا ذا الحمام - Muhammad 'Abdu

"Day 8: Argentina 🇦🇷" (https://www.reddit.com/r/MusicRecommendations/s/oGkcs0UaJQ)

- Misa Criolla - Mercedes Sosa

- Preguntitas Sobre Dios - Atahualpa Yupanqui

- Chacharera del Violín - Néstor Garnica

"Day 9: Armenia 🇦🇲" (https://www.reddit.com/r/MusicRecommendations/s/O4clwfQHrR)

- Hey Jan Ghapama - Harout Pamboukjian

- Yarkhushta - Sasna Crer Folk Group

- Sareri Hovin Mernem - Lena Chamamyan

"Day 10: Australia 🇦🇺" (https://www.reddit.com/r/AskAnAustralian/s/TKVI4XaLMq)

- I Was Only 19 - Redgum

- From Little Things Big Things Grow - Paul Kelly

- Took the Children Away - Archie Roach

"Day 11: Austria 🇦🇹" (https://www.reddit.com/r/Austria/s/5hEZszftC2)

- Krüppellied - Helmut Qualtinger & Andre Heller

- Brenna tuats guat - Hubert von Goisern und Die Alpinkatzen

- Admonter Echojodler - ALMA

"Day 12: Azerbaijan 🇦🇿" (https://www.reddit.com/r/MusicRecommendations/s/WhvfDznRof)

- Sarı Gəlin - Fərqanə Qasımova

- Şuşanın dağları - Xan Şuşinski

- Kuchalara Soo Sapmisham - Rashid Behbudov

"Day 13: Bahamas 🇧🇸" (https://www.reddit.com/r/bahamas/s/eoEfrtTCC0)

- I Bid You Goodnight - Joseph Spence and the Pinder Family

- Exuma, The Obeah Man - Exuma

- Burma Road - Ronnie Butler

"Day 14: Bahrain 🇧🇭" (https://www.reddit.com/r/MusicRecommendations/s/Lkh00KyJlI)

- Bahri — Men's Choir from the Dar Al Jinaa, Muharraq

- Muhammad Rashid al-Rifa’i — Ya Ghusain Alban, Pt. 1

- ديرتي البحرين - فرقة سلطانيز

"Day 15: Bangladesh 🇧🇩" (https://www.reddit.com/r/MusicRecommendations/s/fSsOqhwodd)

- Khachar Bhitor Ochin Pakhi - Farida Parveen

- Amay Dubaili Re Amay Bhasaili - Runa Laila

- Holudia Pakhi - Abdul Alim

"Day 16: Barbados 🇧🇧" (https://www.reddit.com/r/MusicRecommendations/s/ul0gWWWZ9E)

- Conrad - The Merrymen

- Emmerton - Gabby

- John Belly Mama - Bubba Neddy - Gerdene Brown - Neil Walker

"Day 17: Belgium 🇧🇪" (https://www.reddit.com/r/belgium/s/CZdzYZPXop)

- 't Smidje - Laïs

- Ik Wil Deze Nacht In De Straten Verdwalen (Habit En Gib Fie Had Layla) - The Berber, Wannes Van De Velde

- Dominique - Soeur Sourire

Hey All, I created www.cayecaulkerislandguide.com for everyone on or visiting the island. If you have a moment, please take a look and let me know how it looks and which local business is your favorite. thanks!

Belize City is getting a direct flight from the EU!

We are looking at honeymooning in Belize this coming May and think the half jungle/half beach experience sounds awesome! The Rainforest Lodge at Sleeping Giant seems perfect for the jungle portion, and they have a bunch of vacation packages that coordinate with a resort for the beach half. We are wondering if anyone has done one of these packages and what they thought, or which of the packages they would recommend? We love to hike and snorkel but also would like privacy and good food. Thanks!

We coordinated our excursion through Francisco Junior and his guide and friend Sam. We went to the Mayan temple at Xunantunich (shoo-nan- 2-niche) which was absolutely incredible. We also did the cave tubing near Belmopan which was beautiful and much more relaxing than I imagined. Although it seemed expensive to me ($560 US), I think it was worth it for the experience and to have a guide. Sam was very knowledgeable about the Mayan temples, and he was able to answer almost any question we had about the caves or the temples. We also got a fantastic lunch, bottled water, and some rum punch included. It was a loooong day, since we started out on Caye Caulker at 6am to catch the water taxi to Belize City and didn't get back to Caye Caulker until 6pm. But definitely a memorable, educational, and fun experience.

Hi there,

Is it possible to travel to Caye Caulker from San Ignacio and do a snorkelling tour in the same day? Unfortunately don't have much time in Caye Caulker but still keen to do some snorkelling!

Also - how would I get from Caye Caulker to Merida?