The Spanish Lookout Ferry
The official name of the old hand-cranked ferry on the way to Spanish Lookout is the Baking Pot Ferry. It was built by the Mennonites to connect Spanish Lookout to Cayo.
Adventures And Events
The economy of Belize is firmly centered on tourism, so there is always an adventure waiting in the wings. You can choose from archaeological sites, horseback riding, tubing on rivers and in caves, ziplining, swimming, scuba diving, whatever strikes your fancy. Here is information about day trips from BIB, favorite guides and tour services, and answers to other questions about What To Do.
Neighborhood Mural – “All ah we dah one!”
Have you seen the delightful mural curving around the corner of Rectory Lane and West Street, one street uphill from the north end of Burns Plaza? Do!
Eating Out in Hopkins
There are many good restaurants in Hopkins, with cuisines varying from local Garifuna to Medterranean. Most have fresh seafood.
Hummingbird Highway and South
The Hummingbird Highway, stretching from Belmopan to Dangriga, is scenic with curvy stretches and no-pass zones.
Hopkins
Hopkins is a stronghold of Garifuna culture. There is plenty to do there besides swim and stretch out on the beach to enjoy the sea breeze and sun.
Semana Santa ~ Holy Week
Semana Santa, Holy Week, is a major celebration iBelize, but Covid-19 makes if impossible to celebrate. In former years it was like this.
National Holidays of Belize
Belize holidays are often celebrated with parades, carnivals and pageantry. Here are descriptions of just what those days are celebrating.
Martz Farm Treehouses & Cabanas Limited
Martz Farm Treehouses & Cabanas Limited is the closest lodge for people visiting BIB and looking for a nearby Gold Standard Certified place to stay […]
Xunantunich
An easy, half-day excursion, let’s you take a fascinating trip into Belize’s Mayan past.