I love OATs: Outdoors, Art & Travel
Oh, the lure of powdery sand under your feet and an inviting turquoise sea in front of you. So hard to resist. If I stroke a chord right there you’ll want to take a few minutes to learn about Sint Maarten, an island in the Caribbean where an imaginary line divides the Dutch side from …
I love Belize, but I have some extra love for the Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve. What is it about it that catapulted it to the top of the pile? Stunning caves like the Rio Frio cave, waterfalls, river pools, and a blanket of pine trees covering the mountains. Need I say more? I’ll start …
The most famous Mayan sites are in the Yucatan Peninsula, but the Mayan world spread beyond Mexico throughout a region that we know today as Guatemala, western Honduras, western El Salvador, and Belize. Yes, there are Mayan ruins in Belize. Are they worth visiting? Absolutely! Not only the Mayan civilization was highly advanced and created …
Most of Belize is insanely beautiful jungle, which makes it easy to see wildlife. I remember driving down the road at different times and seeing a flock of parrots flying by my side and collared aracaris perched on the trees. Or hearing the roar of the howler monkeys in the distance. But even in this …
As soon as you make your way through the beautiful natural formations of the ATM cave in Belize, it’s crystal clear why it’s the most visited cave in the country. Beyond the scenic environment there’s history and adventure in this archeological site where you’ll find artefacts and human remains that were part of sacred Mayan …
Mix humongous trees, big caves, rivers, and powerful waterfalls, and sprinkle a generous dose of wildlife. There you have it, the recipe for a taste of Belize. For a sample, head to Belize’s national parks to explore its hiking trails. Venture inside the many caves where early Mayans performed sacred ceremonies more than a thousand …
