Belize General Info

Posted by Slickrock Adventures on November 7, 2012

When you visit Belize, you have to explore at least one Belize Mayan ruin. You’d be crazy to go all that way and never visit one of these amazing ancient cities. Altun Ha is the closest ruin to Belize City, so if you don’t have much time, you can definitely see this one (about 45 minutes north of the international airport). Altun Ha was occupied for around 1200 years and its population

Posted by Slickrock Adventures on November 6, 2012

When you sign up for a Belize trip with us, it’s an all-inclusive package. There are no restaurants on the island, so the food is included. There is no bar on the island, so beer is included. We don’t want the hassle of selling individual guided activities or sport lessons, so all the sport gear and daily guided activities are part of the package. You also get a Slickrock t-shirt! I ju

Posted by Slickrock Adventures on November 2, 2012

The Punta Gorda area of Belize is all the way south. When I’m not talking about our island or inland program, I am likely talking up southern Belize (called “Toledo” by the locals). I have only been there two times, but it’s my favorite part of Belize (next to our island, of course). “PG” just hasn’t really been discovered yet, and it feels like the Belize

Posted by Slickrock Adventures on November 1, 2012

If you want to see the “real” Belize, you should not miss staying in Dangriga, even if only for a day. Although small by American standards, Dangriga is a regional center and has a decidedly urban atmosphere. Don’t expect manicured beaches, good coffee, or shopping; this is where you go to immerse yourself in the Garifuna culture. One option could be to stay here on the way to the vi

Posted by Slickrock Adventures on October 31, 2012

Way back in 1999, one day Cully and I came home to our Belize City house to find a bunny in a box in the living room. Several guides were living there with us at the time, and we asked around, what’s the deal with the bunny? Kelly answered “Oh that’s my bunny, the vegetable man gave him to me.” We said, Kelly, what do you intend to do with this bunny when you are on the isl

Posted by Slickrock Adventures on October 30, 2012

We have some new friends we haven’t met yet, the owners of Hush Valley Lodge, a brand-new off-the-beaten-path resort somewhat like ours, but located in Costa Rica. They recently sent us a link to another organization in Costa Rica, the Copey Learning Center, that is looking for volunteer English teachers. Doesn’t that sound like fun? You can read more about it on their website: http://

Posted by Slickrock Adventures on October 29, 2012

This year our long time guide Neri Chi undertook the long drive down to Belize for us, driving a new truck and trailer full of new gear: 3 paddleboards, 2 sea kayaks, 3 sit on top boats, paddles, lifejackets, solar panels, and other assorted parts to keep our island resort well-supplied. I have done this drive 25+ times over the course of my career, but this year Neri agreed to do it for me. Each

Posted by Slickrock Adventures on October 26, 2012

One of the primary destinations in Belize is Xunantunich (pronounced “chew-nahn-too-NEECH”) Mayan ruin. For years the only way to cross the Mopan River to access Xunantunich has been on a unique cable ferry. Suspended by fixed cables that allow the ferry to rise and fall with the river level, this ferry was operated by a hand-powered winch. The ferry could carry two vehicles and lots o

Posted by Slickrock Adventures on October 25, 2012

Belize budget lodging can be hit and miss. Clarissa Falls is a fantastic alternative to the more expensive places in the Cayo area of Belize. Situated along the banks of the Mopan River, and just 5-1/2 miles west of San Ignacio, Clarissa Falls is very convenient and tours can be arranged for you with local operators. From here you can also go swimming, tubing or canoeing on the river, take nature