Sunshine, smiles, and sea water. Nothing beats enjoying the warm Belize sun and making beautiful memories at the beach.

Today, the nonprofit I volunteer as a fundraising coordinator for in Belize, the Cayo Animal Welfare Society (CAWS), held a low cost spay and neuter clinic in my village. So proud to help bring this to my own community of Cristo Rey! We had all 36 spots filled by 8:45 am and the clinic was done, animals and pet owners and veterinarians home resting, by 1:00 pm. It was amazing! Our village chairman stayed the whole session, helping where he could. Our volunteers were registering animals and staying with animals post-surgery until they woke up. Our board talked with villagers and volunteers about upcoming events. A local resort, Table Rock Jungle Lodge, who helped sponsor the clinic, also paid for lunches for vets and volunteers and helped with additional onsite volunteers! And most importantly 36 animals will not be bringing unwanted litters into our village. It was a beautiful experience!

Regarding the sightseeing spot in the photo, is there a bus service to the international airport?

Hi!

My gf and I will be visiting in mid-November for an 8 day trip to Belize. We’re so excited and would like to make sure we’re not missing out on anything. Here’s what we have planned:

Day 1 - land at 1:30pm, pick up rental car, drive to San Ignacio and check into airbnb. We’ll probably go into town and explore and grab food there. Open to suggestions for dinner!

Day 2 - up early to have breakfast/coffee, then do a Xunatunich tour with cave tubing and lunch in the afternoon.

Day 3 - another early morning, coffee/breakfast then head to a river pontoon cruise that will take us to 3-5 waterfalls to swim in with lunch included as well. We’ll check out of our airbnb prior to leaving and then drive into guatemala through tikal when we wrap up the tour around 4pm. We have a hotel located near lago pechen itza that we’ll check into.
Once we arrive we will grab dinner and explore flores and the little lake towns

Day 4 - blue crater tour in flores guatemala, after just explore the hotel and maybe kayak the lake

Day 5 - check out early, return the rental car, ferry to ambergris caye. Check into airbnb, grab lunch and explore the island by golf cart

Day 6 - Hol chan reserve, then end the day with dinner and bar hopping

Day 7 - Blue hole flyover

Day 8 - Ferry to caye caulker, explore and snorkel then ferry back to ambergris

Day 9 - early morning breakfast, check out and take the ferry back to belize city for our 2:30pm flight

Would love to hear any food/coffee suggestions or recommendations on changing anything. We have alot planned but are a pretty active couple and we want to see as much as possible!

Hi all, I’d like to get anyone’s suggestion that have fly fished in or around Ambergris Caye (San Pedro) in Belize.

I’m from Seattle and love fly fishing in the river and the sound for trout.

I plan to visit Ambergris Caye and Caye Caulker each for 3 or 4 nights during the end of December 2026. I plan to do a half or full day flats with a guide targeting bonefish or whatever is out there (permit, tarpon, snook).

I would have a day or two (and free hours here and there) without any activities planned out so far, and would love to fly fish during this down time.

Wanted to know if it is worth it to buy my own singe setup to bring with me on this trip to DIY and solo fish around the cayes from the shore? Just explore, wade, and fish.

Is it even possible to wade around on the beach to potentially catch something?

If so, what singe setup do you recommend? From searching online, it seems like a single setup would be a fast action 9 ft 9 wt rod and a saltwater, sealed drag, large arbor reel.

I’d like to have this setup to be under $600 if possible (justifying for not getting another full day guide).

What rod and reel would you recommend to get that can fit in this budget range? FYI, was looking at the Echo Boost Blue rod and Echo Bravo reel.

Any suggestions or guidance would help, thank you much!!

The baby jaguarundis are big now!

Hi, can you recommend a shuttle service from Belize City Airport to San Ignacio at around 2 pm in December? Some of the links shared had shuttles/buses leaving before noon

After dealing with the sargassum, it is wonderful to see our beautiful beach coming back to life just in time for the upcoming tourist season...

Who’s the best lawyer in Belize to settle civil business matters? No bullshit, no long game, no gaslighting or ghosting.

Sabido is not one Id recommend nor any of them in Belmopan. I have a solid case, clear breach of contract but I work outside of Belize.

Please recommend one that would be willing to take the case past mediation to filing a formal lawsuit.

Please help as this has been a 2 year ongoing issue.

Hello! We would like to visit Belize in January or February 2027. One of us is interested in birdwatching and the other wants to see Mayan ruins. We are fit mountain bikers and trail runners, so physical activity is a plus. (But we are not interested in a beach trip.) Can anyone recommend a lodge? We’ve been looking at Black Rock near San Ignacio.

I’ll be visiting San Pedro for 6 days soon. I’m wondering how much money to take along. Its needs to be enough for like two meals a day, transport ( I plan on walking a lot but occasionally taking taxis), souvenirs, maybe one excursion I precooked a few but looking to do one more.

EDIT: I know I can use my card but I’m looking to see how much to budget for my stay. I was looking at about 100usd/day. Additionally I prefer use cash when I travel will that not be accepted ? (again this is a preference I know I can use my card)

Looking for recommendations on a great snorkeling trip out of Placencia area in early March:

I’m open to other places but here’s what I am currently interested in:
- Silk caye & turtle alley
- Laughing bird Caye
- Also half day fishing/cook your catch trips

Advice on Belize Accommodations

Hello, I’m working on planning a trip in Feb and need reassurance/guidance on plans.

We have a total of 8 nights.
3 booked at Ka’ana
-Arrival day (maybe see iguanas, butter fly place, or the local ruins) only have a few hours this day
-Xunantunich ruins and Rio On Pools
- ATM

I am fairly confident about the first three days.
Considered Chaa Creek instead of KA’ana but otherwise happy with this itinerary.

Next headed over to Hopkins area (where I need help)

- I planned to stay at the Lodge at Jaguar Reef for 2 days
- Day 1 visit to Mayflower Bocawina Park and maybe bioluminescent tour in evening if it’s right time of month
- Day 2 Cockscomb Wildlife Basin Activities

I see excellent things about Sleeping Giant Rainforest Lodge
- I was thinking about adding one day there before I going to Hopkins. It would be an open day to enjoy the property- bike, hike, maybe an on-site activity.

If I add this day, I lose one of my days at the lodge at Jaguar reef but I can still do the hike in Mayflower when I transfer from Sleeping Giant to Hopkins. My one day in Hopkins would be visiting the Jaguar wildlife basin. I would lose out on the bioluminescence tour.

From here I have 3 nights left— I can go to Ambergris Caye or I can stay on mainland and use these last 3 nights to extend my time in Hopkins or go to Palacina.

Here is what it would look like if I went to the Cayes:

I was planning on staying at Matachica Resort on Ambergris Caye. Resort looks beautiful, but then I read a good amount of negative things on Reddit about AC not having very nice beaches.

- if I stay at Matachica I would do:

1) half day deep sea fishing/ relax at resort in afternoon
2) Snorkel Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark Ray Alley (maybe also go to Caye Caulker if trip included it)
3) free day- secret beach (doesn’t sound to appealing from what I’ve read), get massage

Alternatively, I save myself the hassle of traveling from the mainland out to the Caye’s and I use those last 3 days for time in Palencia/Hopkins!

So, after Hopkins- I could travel down to Palencia and stay at Naia resort and spa. From here I could do the following:

On the transfer stop to see Scarlet Macaws

Day 1) silke caye snorkling day trip/ deep sea fishing

Day 2) Could do Monkey River Cruise (seems a little boring), would probably rather enjoy resort property/check out town, take another boat trip, get massage—looks like they have a nice one

My other option is don’t go to Palencia and just extend Hopkins by 3 days
1 day at sleeping giant
2 extra days at Hopkins - both would be water days- Silke Caye and then maybe a fishing day or island hopping day

I don’t know what activities are worth it and how to allocate my time/location. I feel like I have more time if I choose NOT to do Matachica but I want a good beach/snorkeling experience to end the trip. Am I missing out on the beaches/snorkling up there? Is down south actually better since it’s less crowded? Should I just extend my time in Hopkins and not try to go down south or to the cayes? If I extend my time in Hopkins should I change resorts to Hamanasi Adventure Resort (it seems to be better rated) or stay at the Lodge at Jaguar Reef the entire time?

I appreciate your recommendations!

I’m planning a trip to Belize and have been looking into excursions while staying in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye.

I came across a tour on BelizeFunTours.com called “Belize ATV Cave Tubing and Zipline Tour from San Pedro by Boat.”

It sounds like so much fun since it combines a few activities into one excursion, but I wanted to see if anyone has booked through this website before. Is it legitimate and reliable? How was your experience with the booking process, transportation, tour guides, and overall excursion?

I’ve also noticed that a lot of the excursions I’m finding seem to depart from Belize City rather than San Pedro, so I’m trying to figure out which tours are actually worth booking from where we’ll be staying.

I’d love recommendations for:
● ATV, cave tubing, and ziplining tours that depart from San Pedro or include boat transportation.
● Any reputable tour companies or websites you’ve personally booked through.
● Other fun excursions from San Pedro, whether that’s snorkeling, visiting the Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark Ray Alley, island hopping, or something unique that’s a must-do in Belize.

I’m open to adventure activities and experiences that are worth the money! I’d especially appreciate hearing from anyone who has done the ATV/cave tubing/zipline combination or traveled from San Pedro to mainland Belize for excursions.

Thanks in advance for any recommendations or advice! 😊🇧🇿

I’m creating a playlist with folk music from each of the 195 countries on Wikipedia’s list.

"SPOTIFY PLAYLIST" (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3CKMCQPow5kNvFQV2mTuwO?si=PdHEi8YkR6yM16v2g7f5Bw&utm_source=copy-link)

Day 18: BELIZE 🇧🇿

The 3 most upvoted comments will be added to the playlist.

Suggest the songs that best represent Belizean folk music!

Music added so far:

"Day 1: Afghanistan 🇦🇫" (https://www.reddit.com/r/spotify/s/USXxVu49Ky)

- Bia Ke Berim Be Mazar - Salma Jahani

- Jani-ba-Lab - Quraishi

- Syzygy - Qais Essar

"Day 2: Albania 🇦🇱" (https://www.reddit.com/r/MusicRecommendations/s/fXvJoE0COQ)

- Kalle Llamen - Andrra

- Kënga ime ti zog qielli - Nazmije Hoxha

- Vallja e Tropojes origjinale - Vallja e Tropojes

"Day 3: Algeria 🇩🇿" (https://www.reddit.com/r/MusicRecommendations/s/Nx4dxs6uaB)

- A Vava Inouva - Idir

- Sslaebitt ay abehri - Matoub Lounès

- Anzur Lwali - Cherifa

"Day 4: Andorra 🇦🇩" (https://www.reddit.com/r/MusicRecommendations/s/fU2wE58A7h)

- Contrapàs d'Andorra - El Pont d'Arcalìs

- Andorrana - Orfeó Andorrà

- La Sota de Bastos - El Pont d'Arcalìs

"Day 5: Angola 🇦🇴" (https://www.reddit.com/r/MusicRecommendations/s/M2sCcqCuiW)

- Muxima - N'Gola Ritmos

- Kubangela - Bonga

- Humbi Humbi Yangue - Waldenar Bastos

"Day 6: Antigua and Barbuda 🇦🇬" (https://www.reddit.com/r/MusicRecommendations/s/sotg4jC0PP)

- How Will Santa Get Here - King Obstinate

- Press On - King Short Shirt

- Benna Music - King Short Shirt

"Day 7: Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦" (https://www.reddit.com/r/MusicRecommendations/s/0yAnwMUtTB)

- Tala'a Al-Badru 'Alayna - Yusuf Islam

- Mar7oom Ya Qalb - Hamad Al Tayyar

- يا ذا الحمام - Muhammad 'Abdu

"Day 8: Argentina 🇦🇷" (https://www.reddit.com/r/MusicRecommendations/s/oGkcs0UaJQ)

- Misa Criolla - Mercedes Sosa

- Preguntitas Sobre Dios - Atahualpa Yupanqui

- Chacharera del Violín - Néstor Garnica

"Day 9: Armenia 🇦🇲" (https://www.reddit.com/r/MusicRecommendations/s/O4clwfQHrR)

- Hey Jan Ghapama - Harout Pamboukjian

- Yarkhushta - Sasna Crer Folk Group

- Sareri Hovin Mernem - Lena Chamamyan

"Day 10: Australia 🇦🇺" (https://www.reddit.com/r/AskAnAustralian/s/TKVI4XaLMq)

- I Was Only 19 - Redgum

- From Little Things Big Things Grow - Paul Kelly

- Took the Children Away - Archie Roach

"Day 11: Austria 🇦🇹" (https://www.reddit.com/r/Austria/s/5hEZszftC2)

- Krüppellied - Helmut Qualtinger & Andre Heller

- Brenna tuats guat - Hubert von Goisern und Die Alpinkatzen

- Admonter Echojodler - ALMA

"Day 12: Azerbaijan 🇦🇿" (https://www.reddit.com/r/MusicRecommendations/s/WhvfDznRof)

- Sarı Gəlin - Fərqanə Qasımova

- Şuşanın dağları - Xan Şuşinski

- Kuchalara Soo Sapmisham - Rashid Behbudov

"Day 13: Bahamas 🇧🇸" (https://www.reddit.com/r/bahamas/s/eoEfrtTCC0)

- I Bid You Goodnight - Joseph Spence and the Pinder Family

- Exuma, The Obeah Man - Exuma

- Burma Road - Ronnie Butler

"Day 14: Bahrain 🇧🇭" (https://www.reddit.com/r/MusicRecommendations/s/Lkh00KyJlI)

- Bahri — Men's Choir from the Dar Al Jinaa, Muharraq

- Muhammad Rashid al-Rifa’i — Ya Ghusain Alban, Pt. 1

- ديرتي البحرين - فرقة سلطانيز

"Day 15: Bangladesh 🇧🇩" (https://www.reddit.com/r/MusicRecommendations/s/fSsOqhwodd)

- Khachar Bhitor Ochin Pakhi - Farida Parveen

- Amay Dubaili Re Amay Bhasaili - Runa Laila

- Holudia Pakhi - Abdul Alim

"Day 16: Barbados 🇧🇧" (https://www.reddit.com/r/MusicRecommendations/s/ul0gWWWZ9E)

- Conrad - The Merrymen

- Emmerton - Gabby

- John Belly Mama - Bubba Neddy - Gerdene Brown - Neil Walker

"Day 17: Belgium 🇧🇪" (https://www.reddit.com/r/belgium/s/CZdzYZPXop)

- 't Smidje - Laïs

- Ik Wil Deze Nacht In De Straten Verdwalen (Habit En Gib Fie Had Layla) - The Berber, Wannes Van De Velde

- Dominique - Soeur Sourire

Hey All, I created www.cayecaulkerislandguide.com for everyone on or visiting the island. If you have a moment, please take a look and let me know how it looks and which local business is your favorite. thanks!