Life at BIB

Use the links on this page to access interesting and informative articles about Life at BIB! More are being added regularly, so come back often to check — or ask for a particular topic on the forum and we’ll try to post something about it right away.

LIFE AT BIB is a unique experience.  From this page you can link to:

BIB Attractions – information about things like the weekly Garden Share, hiking trails, pontoon boat trips, swimming and soirees, and horseback riding with local guides — right here at BIB. 

Pets at BIB  pages will give you advice for keeping a pet happy and healthy at BIB, common tropical maladies to watch for, vets people recommend, fencing solutions, etc.

Reusing and Recycling Suggestions  will advise you on how to successfully recycle, compost, re-use, and otherwise meet the goals of the ecovillage we live in.

Do-it-yourself Projects such as creating a hammock-style swinging chair, making biochar, assembling a water filter and building a traditional hearth will spark ideas for even more projects around your home.

Landscaping and Gardening discusses landscaping, gardening around your home, on your veranda and inside your house, creating a kitchen garden, and advises on what plants do well in Belize. Learn about local medicinal plants and how to make medicine too.

Local Produce – fruits, berries, herbs, etc. will acquaint you with the local fruits, berries, veggies and herbs, and when they are in season.  Then, try your hand at traditional local recipes, or favorites from other BIBers.

Wildlife & Natural History Galleries/Information features a Belize Wildlife & Nature Gallery with paintings and informational articles about the natural history all around BIB, while a photo gallery will feature photographs of Belize natural history taken and offered by any BIBer who wants to share.

Virginia Opossum

The Native American Algonquians called the Virginia Opossum apassum, or “white beast.” This opossum is…
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Emerald Cicada

The loudest and most beautiful cicada in the Belizean rain forests is the Emerald Cicada….
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Golden Silk Spider

This is a large, colorful spider, orange, brown and white, with black furry tufts on…
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African Tulip Tree

Native to East Africa, this gorgeous tree grows to over 100’ in height, and has…
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Collared Araçari

This brilliantly-colored cartoonish bird is a medium-sized toucan, about 16″ long (¼ of that is…
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Polybia Wasps

You may have noticed elongated papery globes hanging from tree branches or palm leaves in…
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Red Mushroom

This pretty little thing was growing from a rotten branch on the ground, and its…
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Owl Butterfly

The most dominant feature of the Owl Butterfly is the large, very owlish eye marking…
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Green Iguana

We see green iguanas down along the Macal, where 5′ long orange males sun themselves…
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