Belize has over 450 islands along its 386 km coast. The largest of these islands is Ambergris Caye which is 25 miles long and about a mile wide. The smallest island in Belize is Tobacco Caye which is only 400 ft x 200 ft big. You can walk around all of Tobacco Caye in about 5 minutes.
Belize has one of the richest Mayan historical locations in the world! There are over 900 Mayan sites in the country, many of which have not been excavated as yet.
This highest point in Belize is Doyle’s Delight which is 1,124 m high! This mountain is part of the chain of Mayan mountains in Cayo in the Cockscomb Range.
Alternatively, the lowest point in Belize is the Caribbean Sea which is at 0 meters.
Get “Turned Up” with Andidre and Denise Castillo’s new hit single “Turn Me Up”!
Yesterday I read a moving article about a family’s experience in Belize. The piece was nothing short of exactly what we, as Belizeans, know this Jewel to be – friendly people, pristine landscape, beauty all around!
This family toured all over the country to the Mayan ruins and several different cayes, but the bulk of the article was focused on Caye Caulker.
They raved about the welcoming demeanor of everyone they met as well as their good-hearted nature. This is something I was overwhelmed to see emphasized as Belize is usually stereotyped as a crime-ridden country. But us Belizeans know it to be quite the contrary. There is crime here just as anywhere else in the world; but for the most part, the violence happens to those involved in violent and criminal activities. No, you don’t need to worry about robbers or murderers at every street corner like those in the media lead you to believe. You probably wont go around the “bad” areas anyways unless you’re looking for it.
If you want to relax and just enjoy nature at its best, then Belize is definitely the place you want to be. Belize is filled with beautiful cayes (islands) all across its coast, and ancient Mayan Ruins as well as waterfalls and nature reserves filled with exotic animals and plants inland.
If you visit, don’t be afraid to let loose and immerse yourself in the people and culture. Enjoy our local “rice and beans, chicken and salad” for lunch or a refreshing shrimp ceviche, tamales, or fresh fish straight from the sea. Get to know us and fall in love like this family did! Read about their full experience in Finding Neverland: A Story of Belize and see what you’re missing out on.
In Belize, Denise Castillo has become a household name. She is a blooming songstress with hits like “Nah let Go” and “I Remain”. Denise began singing at the age of 16 in high school talent shows and the Festival of Arts and her passion for music just continued to develop. On July 18 she took the time out to tell MyBelize.Net a little about herself; here’s what she had to share.
Denise: I’m inspired a lot by my fans and supporters, including my family. The realization that there are people who genuinely enjoy my music and can relate to it motivates me to continue doing more. For that, I am truly grateful.
MyBelize.net: As a rising reggae artist in Belize, have you been faced with any challenges in the music industry as yet?
I’ve faced several as I continue to grow as an artist. The main challenge right now is funding for recording my music, making videos and other necessities for performances and promotions. I have a fulltime day-job, and usually the finances come straight from my own pockets; which leads to the underlying issue that there aren’t many opportunities in our own country to call music a job.
Do you write your own songs?
I do write my own songs, but I’ve collaborate with other artists like Tanya Carter and Andidre as well.
Who are your favorite singers?
There are so many artists I’ve come to favor over the years like Celine Dion, Luther Vandross, Alicia Keys, Bob Marley, Lucky Dube and Alaine to name a few.
I personally listen to various genres of music but mostly enjoy reggae and dancehall music which are the two genres I’ve explored as an artist. I plan to venture into other styles of music but at the same time incorporate my reggae style in them.
Your fans are in love with your songs. So are you working on any projects we can look forward to in the future?
You can definitely expect more projects from me throughout the year especially with my fellow Belizean artists. I am currently working on some new music and have several performances coming up locally and internationally. I’m also planning on doing an album soon.
Do you have any loves other than music?
I’ve found a deep interest in hosting now as I have a show I do every Saturday on wave TV along with DJ Dalla called the Wave Top Ten Show which I’ve really grown to love. I’m still young in it, but it enables me to be more confident and brave.
Lastly, where do you see yourself in the next 5 years?
Five years from now I’m hoping to still be building my name in music, not only locally, but internationally. I hope to help in the growth of our new upcoming music industry in our country and inspire those undiscovered talents in our jewel – Belize.
We’re anxious to see what else Denise has in store for us. Until then we’ll continue enjoying her released hits and supporting her in her blooming career. To see more from Denise Castillo visit her Facebook Page or see her stream on SoundCloud.
Did you know there are no real baboons in Belize’s Community Baboon Sanctuary?
Belize has Black Howler Monkeys which are very much different from the baboon; which, according to National Geographic, have 5 species that all live in Africa or Arabia.
The Black Howler Monkeys on the other hand live in Southern Mexico all the way to Brazil, says Animal Planet. The Rainforest Alliance specifically states that “the Black Howler Monkey, [is] known as the ‘baboon’ in Belize”. Also, because of sport hunting and being used for food they are very rare in the Americas and predicts they might become fully extinct within the next 35 years.
See the difference below between the Black Howler Monkey (top) and the Baboon (bottom).
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