Emily’s Belize Vacation

May 30

Emily Stillman embarks on an exciting Belize vacation in The Sky Place. Here’s how you can travel in her footsteps on your own Belize adventure.

First Stop: Belize City, Belize (2 days)

Stay at The Great House

Stay at the Great House Inn in Belize City for the start of your Belize adventure. This historic building was constructed in 1927 as a family home, and was later converted to a beautiful hotel. Located near the coastline in the historic Fort George Area, the neighborhood is one of the nicest in the city.

Visit the Baron Bliss Lighthouse

The lighthouse was built as part of the memorial for Baron Bliss, Belize’s most illustrious benefactor. Upon his death, he left a generous bequest to the country of Belize, and the lighthouse was erected next to his tomb and memorial. The Fort George Memorial Park is located across from the lighthouse.

Take a VIP Tour at the Belize Zoo

The Belize Zoo was started in 1983 by Sharon Matola to provide a home for a collection of wild animals which had been used in making documentary films about tropical forests. The VIP Tour is the ultimate way to experience the Belize Zoo. The tour includes up-close encounters with Belize’s native animals, including opportunities to feed a number of cool creatures.

Second Stop: Cayo District, Belize (3 days)

Stay at San Ignacio Resort Hotel

Founded in 1973, this family-run resort boasts spectacular views of San Ignacio Town. Dine outdoors at the hotel’s Running W Restaurant, featuring fantastic Belizean cuisine. Upgrade your stay by booking one of the hotels luxurious suites.

Visit the Green Iguana Conservation Project

Located at the San Ignacio Resort Hotel, the Green Iguana Conservation Project is an interactive exhibit that gives visitors a chance to get up-close and personal with Belize’s Green Iguanas.

Have lunch at Cahal Pech Cooling Rack Restaurant

Located high above the twin towns of San Ignacio and Santa Elena, Cahal Pech Village Resort offers breathtaking views of nearby villages, towns, and nature at its best.

Tour Cahal Pech Maya Site

Cahal Pech means "place of ticks" in Mayan because the area was once pasture land. During the classic period, the royal acropolis-palace was once home to an elite Maya family.

Take the Critters of the Night Tour

Located at the San Ignacio Resort Hotel, the night hike gives visitors a chance to see the critters of Belize, such as leaf cutter ants, wolf spiders, orb waver spiders, cicadas, scorpions, tarantulas, opossums, and owls. You might also catch a glimpse of the Kinkajou or Gray Fox.

Visit Caracol Archeological Site

Visit the Sky Place at Caracol, the largest Maya site in Belize. Climb the magnificent temples built by the ancient Maya, and learn about the history of this ancient city-state. Caracol is located among the Belizean forests in Cayo District, Belize.