April’s Traditions in Belize
Are you a cycling fan? The annual cross country cycling classic was held at the end of March because of the leap year, this biggest one-day sporting event in Belize is usually held in April. The Holy Saturday cross country race has become a tradition since the 1920s. This sporting extravaganza is a must see if you are in the country. Cyclists from around the region would come to challenge our local cyclist phenom to win the garland. Belizeans would align the entire George Price highway, which is the route for the race to cheer on their favorite local cyclist. This grueling,
March’s share of History, Culture and Adventure
March is the beginning of the summer time in Belize. Whilst the annual average temperature in the country hovers around 80 degrees Fahrenheit in regards to the weather, the next three months will see temperatures increase to over 85-90 degrees. This month is also synonymous with the public and bank holiday, once set aside for one of Belize greatest benefactors Henry Edward Victor Bliss who was the fourth Baron of Portugal. Today after attaching other national heroes to the day, the holiday is known as National Heroes and Benefactors Day, celebrated on the 9th March each year. An official ceremony is
Belize Is Love: A Plus Adventures is Love
Here is a frequently ask Question. When is a good time to come to Belize? My responses have always been, anytime is a good time to visit this beautiful jewel of ours. Located just south of Mexico along the east coast of the Yucatan peninsula we are position within the subtropical region of Central America. With an average temperature of 80 degrees Fahrenheit the weather for the most part is always nice and warm year long. It is not a coincident that this time of year is the peak months for tourism as 70% of our visitors comes from North
The Perfect New Year Resolution: Vacation in Belize
Greetings, on behalf of our company A Plus Adventures Belize we want to wish you all a Happy and Prosperous New Year. I hope that you all had a wonderful time for the Christmas holidays and you are now looking forward to a great start for the new year. In Belize this time of year is referred to as the ‘maaga’ season. ‘Maaga’ in our local creole dialect means slim or thin. A time after all the spending, merry making and festivities over the last few weeks with family and friend we stretch the little that is left. January is a
December in Belize
From the beginning of the December the Christmas spirit starts to fill the air around the country of Belize. With approximately 90% of the population being Christians all planning and preparation for the family intensify climaxing on the 25th of December. Like many other countries around the world, it’s the biggest holiday of the year. The children become excited as they look forward to the gifts that they will be receiving. The parents make plans to purchase new house hold items and food and the drinks for the entire family and friends who may stop by to visit on Christmas day.
Culture, History and Celebration – with the Garifuna People
Besides being the month when the tourism season opens, November is also synonymous with the Garifuna cultural celebration in Belize. Two significant elements of our country’s identity are its people and its diverse cultural composition. This month is dedicated to a very fascinating ethnic group found on the coast of southern Belize called the Garifuna. The Garinagu, who are the people of the Garifuna culture is also one of the five major ethnic groups of Belize. The people are descendants of Africans that were brought to the Caribbean during the middle passage for slavery; who interacting with Carib and Arawak