April Blogging A to Z Challenge 2026: T is for Transportation in Belize

 The forms of transportation I used in Belize was planes, boats, buses, taxis, vans, and borrowed vehicles. Not everyone in Belize owns a cars and where I spent the majority of the time golf carts were pretty common. Walking and bicycles was also a manner to get around.

I did ride a bus from Placencia to Belmopan which was an adventure. A bit cramp being 5'11 and over 200lbs. On the way back we had to be resourceful in get a taxi ride back. 

Most tourist tours provide transportation in vans! We were in a boat most days and I flew by small plane from Belize City to Placencia to and from my international flights.

Transportation was part of the adventure!

April Blogging A to Z Challenge 2026: S is for Scuba and Snorkel

 Fitting for Earth Day. Belize is home to the second largest reef in the world. Protected and beautiful the reef is home to amazing sea life like sea turtles, sharks, barracudas, lobsters, eels and more!  Snorkeling is a great way to see under the sea. I saw more sea turtles from snorkeling. 

I enjoyed the scuba but the pressure on the ears and nose was a bit. I felt it in my ears and I came up with a slight nose-bleed that didn't hurt. I would absolutely do it again!

April Blogging A to Z Challenge 2026: Royal Rat in Belize

 A rat fit for a Queen! Once fed to Queen Elizabeth II the Pacas or what locals call Gibnuts were also called Royal Rats. We did see some on our trip I did not eat any.

Here is a video of eating them..

It could be similar to rabbit or squirrel. Would you be adventurous enough to eat a Paca?

 

April Blogging A to Z Challenge 2026: Q is for Queen Conch in Belize

I had conch first as fritters and then I had them in a couple other foods, Queen Conch is one of the largest conch species. I believe they are threatened or protected in Florida, but Belize has a very protected marine area. 

Above video about Queen Conch, below about Conch in general...

April Blogging A to Z Challenge 2026: P is for Placencia in Belize

 Placencia is the place I spent the majority of my time in Belize. The town is a beach town in southern Belize. Great access to the lagoon, nearby jungles and mountains. The sea was right there for Caribbean views, scuba diving, snorkeling, cruises and more!

Small shops, coffee shops, eateries, rum all easily available. No big chains, no super stores, and health food was cheaper than junk food. 

April Blogging A to Z Challenge 2026: O is Opportunity in Belize

 Going to Belize was an opportunity! When I was in Belize getting to know the people, I was staying with was an opportunity. Which led to the opportunity to explore the jungle, zipline, raft, scuba, snorkel, explore Maya ruins or simply enjoy coffee! Yes, there were some missed opportunities but more often then not some wonderful opportunities!

April Blogging A to Z Challenge 2026: N is for Nature in Belize

Above a video about the wildlife and nature in Belize. Nature was the reason I was there the crocodiles! Along the way scorpions, tarantulas, lizards, possible monkeys and jaguars. Lagoons, mountains, jungles all kinds of tropical landscape to observe nature. Under the sea too! Belize is home to the second largest reef in the world.