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Belize's Mountain Pine Ridge covers a little over 1,000 square miles, and visitors will be exposed to a sharp contrast in the sub-tropical landscape; here, pine needles rather than palm fronds, fill the usual rainforest landscape. This pine tree-dominated forest, in recent years decimated by the pine bark beetle, is more than just a vast wooded area. Tourists and visitors find … [Read more...] about Mountain Pine Ridge Belize

Archaeology digs of numerous houses excavated at two sites in southern Belize is providing insight into gaping wealth inequality in ancient Maya cities – a disparity that researchers believe was closely linked to despotic leadership. Archaeologists on Wednesday said they studied remains of 180 homes in the medium-sized city of Uxbenká and 93 homes in the smaller nearby city … [Read more...] about Archaeology At Uxbenka Belize Points To Ancient Maya Wealth Disparity

Where is everyone right now? Probably not in Belize soaking up some sun with a handsome NFL player. Because if you were, you’d be Olympic Gymnast Star Simone Biles. Simone Biles is having the dreamiest getaway in Belize with her boyfriend Jonathan Owens, leading up to her 24th birthday. The 23-year-old Olympic gymnast has been updating her Instagram feed with stunning … [Read more...] about Simone Biles Takes March Break In Belize

Construction of Stake Bank’s cruise ship docking facility Port Coral is now underway. Stake Bank Enterprise Limited announced via a press statement that vessels carrying the crew and equipment contracted to construct two enormous docking piers have arrived in the country. "Port Coral has been fully approved and permitted as a port of entry and exit claims the press release. … [Read more...] about Belize Moves Ahead With More Cruise Tourism Investment

The government of Belize has announced the reopening of its maritime borders to provide for the resumption of yachting tourism. In a press release issued by the Belize Port Authority, shipping companies and maritime interests were informed that: Please be informed that approval has been issued by Cabinet for the reopening of maritime borders for yachting tourism under the … [Read more...] about Belize Resumes Maritime Activities For Yachting Tourism