In 2009, Belize’s Barrier Reef Reserve System was inscribed to UNESCO’s list of sites in danger due to the destruction of mangroves and marine ecosystems, offshore oil extraction, and the development of non-sustainable building projects. The Mesoamerican Barrier Reef is the second largest barrier reef in the world, second to the Great Barrier Reef in […]
Read PostDuring a recent trip to Belize, we had the opportunity to spend the day learning about Garifuna culture in the coastal towns of Dangriga and Hopkins. Though commonly referred to as “Garifuna”, the people are properly called “Garinagu”. The Garinagu are relatively recent arrivals to Belize, settling the southern coast in the early 19th century. […]
Read PostIn Belize, you’ll find the second largest barrier reef in the world and the longest in the Western Hemisphere. The Mesoamerican Barrier Reef spans nearly 700 miles and begins in Mexico at the northern tip of the Yucatan Peninsula and continues southward all the way through the Bay islands of Honduras. You can see waves […]
Read PostEvery year, we visit new places and revisit destinations in search of unforgettable experiences to offer Reefs to Rockies’ travelers. In addition to scouting trips, R2R co-founder Sheridan Samano has the opportunity to lead a variety of guided group trips in the US and abroad. Over the last 12 months, we’ve had some amazing travel […]
Read PostSouthwest Airlines has applied with the U.S. Department of Transportation to fly from Houston’s Hobby Airport to four destinations in Mexico (Cancun, Mexico City, Puerto Vallarta and Los Cabos) as well as to Belize City and San Jose, Costa Rica. The flights would originate from a $156 million, five-gate international concourse scheduled to open in […]
Read PostLocated at the southeastern tip of the Yucatan Peninsula, Belize is the only English-speaking country in Central America. Unlike countries nearby (Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras), Belize lacks a history of Spanish conquest and high population densities. About a third of Belize lies in national parks and nature reserves and there are less than […]
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