Any trip to Xunantunich Maya Site in Belize will bring you to San Jose Succotz, but one must venture away from the roadside vendor aisle and cable ferry entry to the ruins, and go up the hill to discover this small, sleepy Spanish-speaking village. I only knew of San Jose Succotz after I had visited Xunantunich, and […]
Five Sister’s Falls, or Gaia Falls, is a short drive past the entrance to Big Rock Falls in the Mountain Pine Ridge. Gaia Lodge claims they “own” the waterfalls, which seems to be a problem in Belize. How can anyone own a river? It was going to be an issue but we were with another
Just a 5-10 minute drive from San Ignacio, Shower Falls, or “The Showers” as known by locals is only about a mile off of Cristo Rey Road in Cristo Rey Village. It’s a shady little spot to relax, take a dip in the cenote, or have a picnic amongst the waterfalls. Check out my post
Another gem found in the Mountain Pine Ridge Forest, Rio On Pools is a network of waterfalls and pools leading up to the breathtaking drop of Thousand Foot Falls. I went by myself to spend the day shooting pics and flowing with the current along the slippery rock formations leading from pool to refreshing pool.
With over 590 bird species, Belize is a birdwatcher’s paradise. I’ve had the good fortune of appropriate birding accommodations in Belize, first in the Georgeville bush and now at Smith Farm right outside of San Ignacio Town, where local birds are found by simply wandering outside my cabana. Every morning I’m out with my 200mm-400mm zoom trying to capturing
Located just one mile from the Guatemalan border, Benque Viejo del Carmen is a quaint little town offering Spanish-influenced shops and restaurants right along the Mopan River. Its proximity to Xunantunich Maya site makes it a nice detour destination where you can stroll through the narrow streets and visit Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Benque Viejo
