Belize

Belize

The Jewel of Central America

The population density per square kilometer (lowest in Central America).

Percentage of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System in Belizean waters.

1,005,394

The number of cruise ship tourists that visited Belize annually pre-pandemic.

Belize Stories, Information, and Opinion

Things to Do in Placencia, Belize: A Local’s Guide

by Gary Peterson
April 29, 2025
Belize, Travel

What are the top things to do in Placencia, Belize? Find out from someone who lives in one of Belize’s most vibrant beach communities.

How to Celebrate Easter in Belize

by James Dyde
April 1, 2025
Belize, Daily Life, Travel

Planning to spend Easter in Belize? This peak travel season offers the perfect glimpse into Belizean culture through Good Friday processions, family gatherings, horse races, hot cross buns, and more!

Calling All Birdwatchers and Nature Lovers: Centroamerica Big Day Kicks Off This Weekend!

by James Dyde
March 15, 2025
Belize, El Salvador, Entertainment, Guatemala, Honduras, News, Nicaragua, Panama, Travel

Join the Centroamerica Big Day on March 15! Spot birds across Central America in this 24-hour birdwatching adventure.

Belize Election Results: PUP Wins Big Again, UDP Faces Setbacks

by CA Staff
March 13, 2025
Belize, News

Belize votes decisively in its election, with the ruling PUP maintaining a strong 26-seat majority and the opposition UDP facing significant reorganization.

A Rough Guide to the 2025 Belize Election

by James Dyde
March 12, 2025
Belize, Daily Life

Today is election day in Belize! Here’s a rough guide for expats, foreigners, and the uninitiated.

A Guide to Duty-Free Shopping in Central America

by CA Staff
February 10, 2025
Belize, Costa Rica, Shopping, Travel

A guide to duty-free shopping in Central America. Learn about the Golfito and Corozal Free Zones in Costa Rica and Belize, plus airport and frontier shopping.