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Belize on Fodor’s 2018 Go List

Belize on Fodor’s 2018 Go List | Cayo Scoop!  The Ecology of Cayo Culture | Scoop.it

Belize is number 10 on Fodor's 2018 Go List, their list of must visit places around the world.  Once again, Cayo's SIRH gets top billing, as do the caves in the area. 

 

"Ancient Mayan secrets are being unearthed daily at historical locales all over the country. Chances are, you will see a team of archeologists at any of Belize’s Mayan dig sites during your visit. Part Caribbean and part Central America, Belize feels untouched by the rest of the planet, making it seem like a true getaway. In today’s world, how much longer will we be able to find a destination so unplugged?  In the heart of the jungle, San Ignacio Resort Hotel features top-of-the-line rooms, friendly staff, and even a medicinal jungle trail."

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Chaa Creek in Fodor's Top 100

Chaa Creek in Fodor's Top 100 | Cayo Scoop!  The Ecology of Cayo Culture | Scoop.it

Chaa Creek is one of Fodor's top 100 hotels in the world!  Their awards have been stacking up!  Chaa Creek, listed in Fodor's Local Experience class, is one of two resorts that are located in Central America.  Congratulations, Chaa Creek!

 

"Affordable luxury, sustainable practices, and the best of Central America's natural offerings come together at this 23-room, all-inclusive villa hotel spread over 365 riverside jungle acres in Belize's Cayo district.  (Guests share the vast property with monkeys, jaguars, and more than 300 bird species.)  In operation for more than 30 years, the hotel features treetop suites with tile floors, enormous mahogany beds, and giant verandahs.  Closer to the ground, thatch-roof cottages are tucked amid colorful tropical gardens.  In-villa massages and bubble baths, (with a glass of bubbly) are popular romantic amenities.  If you can tear yourself away from the eco-cocoon, you'll find the staff on hand to introduce you to wild Belize through activities like canoeing, hiking, and touring the nearby Mayan ruins."

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Best Places to Visit in Belize

Best Places to Visit in Belize | Cayo Scoop!  The Ecology of Cayo Culture | Scoop.it

While Belize has been on many lists lately, from Trip Advisor, to Lonely Planet, to Fodor's, this week, a couple of great articles about Belize were published.  The first, entitled Five Reasons to Love Belize, discusses the mysteriousness of Caves Branch and the wildlife at the Belize Zoo, and its Tropical Education Center.  http://www.wheretostay.com/blog/Five-Reasons-To-Love-Belize/277

 

The second, entitled Top Best Places to Visit in Belize, deserves the blatant redundancy in its title because Cayo is listed first.  Cayo's Larry Waight wrote the piece for the Huffington Post, and he gave a long list of prime destinations.

 

"San Ignacio Town is the main town in the Cayo District of western Belize and is an ideal base to explore ancient Maya cities like Caracol and Xunantunich, ceremonial caves like Barton Creek and Actun Tunichil Muknal, and cascading water falls like Rio on Pools and Big Rock waterfalls in the Mountain Pine Ridge Nature Reserve.  Hiking, kayaking, bird watching and horseback riding are also top rated outdoor activities in the area."

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Belize listed on Fodor's "5 Spring Break Getaways for Grown-ups"

Belize listed on Fodor's "5 Spring Break Getaways for Grown-ups" | Cayo Scoop!  The Ecology of Cayo Culture | Scoop.it

Belize made the list due to Cayo's adventure excursions.  ATM, Caracol, and Xunantunich are all mentioned.  Ka'ana is mentioned as their choice of lodging! 

 

"With all the hoopla over the Mayan calendar ending on December 21, 2012 (and the resulting speculation about whether that spells doom for modern civilization), it’s the perfect time to check out the lore and legends of the Mayans.  There’s no better place to dig into ancient prophecies than this English-speaking country located just south of Riviera Maya, Mexico, where the jungles of Belize's Cayo District hide mysterious caves (especially Actun Tunichil Muknal, home to the crystallized skeleton of a sacrificed Mayan maiden) and the world’s second largest barrier reef is a subaquatic playground.  You can climb atop ancient Mayan pyramids at Caracol, Lamanai, and Xunantunich; or, snorkel or dive with impressive ocean predators in Shark-Ray Alley off of Ambergris Caye."

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