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JetBlue's Exciting New Non-Stop Flights from New York to Belize

JetBlue's Exciting New Non-Stop Flights from New York to Belize:
Discover the Jewel of Central America!

December 6, 2023, Belize City, Belize: Today marks a milestone in travel convenience and cultural connection, as JetBlue Airlines inaugurates its non-stop service between New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Belize’s Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport (BZE). With this service, operating on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, New Yorkers can now effortlessly escape to the tropical paradise of Belize.


A Celebration of Culture, Music, and Heritage in Dangriga

Garifuna Settlement Day

Garifuna Settlement Day: A Celebration of Culture, Music, and Heritage in Dangriga

In Dangriga, the vibrant heart of Belize's cultural landscape, the Garifuna Settlement Day on November 19, 2023, was not just a day of festivity but a profound showcase of history, culture, and youth empowerment.


Paying Tribute to Ancient Mayan Heritage

First Maya Pok-Ta-Pok Ball Court in Belize

The Belize Tourism Board Inaugurates the First Maya "Pok-ta-pok"  Ballcourt in Belize 

The Ts’unu’un Pok-ta-Pok Ball Court was created as part of the Belize Tourism Board’s (BTB) efforts to safeguard Maya heritage and promote tourism in northern Belize.  The ball court is located at Jardín Pachamama on the Yo Creek - San Lazaro Road in the Orange Walk District.

 

Pok-ta-pok ball court

 


The toughest canoe race in Belize

La Ruta Maya Belize River Challenge is back!

The Belikin La Ruta Maya Belize River Challenge begins this week!

The Belikin La Ruta Maya Belize River Challenge is a four-day canoe race that takes place every year on the Belize Old River. Conceptualized by Richard Harrison of Big-H Enterprises to promote the Vida brand purified water, the race has evolved into one of the longest canoe races in Central America.


A new adventure by the Tobacco Caye Marine Station

Scuba Diving and Hunting for Lionfish in Belize

Lionfish expeditions- scuba dive and hunt for the invasive species 

Famous for its breathtaking beaches and pristine waters, Belize is also recognized as a sought-after scuba diving destination. Among these beautiful diving spots in the country, Tobacco Caye stands out.


A message from the Director of the Belize Zoo

A NEW YEAR, A NEW BEGINNING

A message from the Belize Zoo & Tropical Education Center

After over two long and challenging pandemic years, 2022 saw the return of some normalcy in all walks of life here at the Belize Zoo and Tropical Education Center. It was such a delight to hear the chatter and excitement of Belizean school-children once again in the Zoo. We continued to welcome back international and local visitors alike both at the Zoo and over at the Tropical Education Center. 


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