Anytime of the Year – Book Your Tour with A Plus Adventures Belize
August marks the halfway point of the six months long slow tourism season in Belize. Since school is out many Belizeans would take this time to take vacation with their children to the some of the amazing tourism destination around the country. Whilst we are still in the rainy season this month seems to be the driest with mostly sunny days. No doubt we are all on watch and in preparatory mode in the case of any looming tropical cyclone that may be heading in our direction. The beginning of next month is the opening of all the primary schools so
Lobster Fest 2024 – Placencia
Whilst this month marks the beginning of the second half of this year 2024, in Belize, locals as well as visitors look forward to the opening of the Lobster season. This seafood delicacy becomes available for dinner tables and restaurants around the country as they now become legal to purchase. As the most popular marine product exported from Belize, the harvesting of lobster from our waters is put on hold for approximately six months to allow these spiny tail shell fish to reproduce. The fishing industry booms as the fishermen go out to bring in their first of many catches for
2024 Mango Festival in Hopkins Village
June marks the beginning of the rainy season here in Belize. This year we could not wait for the return of the rain as the last two months served us with some scorching hot temperatures that caused significant brush and forest fire all over the country. We are all relieved now that the rain is here; as not only the people but also the flora and fauna of our natural environment was under severe stress levels due to the extremely warm weather. This month is also the second month of the slow season, which last 6 months, in the tourism industry.
Cashew Festival
Cashew fruit is use to make an array of bi-products such as marmalade, jelly, jams, juice, cake, ice-cream, wine etc.
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
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Belize in September
September is a special month for us here in Belize as we look forward to commemorate our Independence Day on the 21st, an achievement that all Belizeans are proud of. One day of celebration is too short so, as a country with very strong Caribbean connections, we celebrate for the entire month. To be in Belize in this month is to get a better appreciation and vibration of the country and to interact with the friendly people.