Upon arrival on the tiny Guatemalan island of Flores, the first thing Natasha and I did, besides find lodging, was walk uphill to the tallest point to get the best view. It was here that we found the Cathedral de Flores and its quaint little plaza with basketball courts and small shops around the perimeter. […]
“Every child is an artist. The challenge is to remain an artist after you grow up.” -Pablo Picasso The somewhat border town of Chetumal was our last stop in Mexico before entering into Belize, and the first stop upon exit. On the drive to Belize we stayed there two nights, to kind of catch our
El Remate is a small village on the east end of Lake Peten Itza, almost directly in between Tikal and Flores. This quaint town is a perfect location to stay to avoid the expensive hotel in Tikal or the crowded, noisy streets of Flores. We chose to stay at La Casa de Don David, which offered
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
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
Our first trip to a Maya ruin in Belize, Xunantunich was spectacular! It was smoking hot in the sun, but we endured the heat in order to climb to the top of El Castillo, at 136 feet it’s Belize’s second tallest structure by only one foot. Xunantunich was first explored in the 1800’s by Dr.
