April Blogging A to Z Challenge 2026: V is for Vacation in Belize

 After spending over 30 days in Belize would I recommend Belize for a vacation? Absolutely. So much to do in Belize from visiting Maya temples, jungles, mountains, lagoons, the Caribbean, cities, towns and villages. The people are friendly, English is the official language, different cultures, good food, nature, fishing, boating, diving, scuba, snorkeling, zip lining, kayaking, rafting, hiking, relaxing the list of things to do is almost endless. Not a place for being in a rush as things are done in Belizean time. 

The friends I made was worth the trip alone. The adventures I had will last a lifetime. After a year I still speak fondly of the trip. 

April Blogging A to Z Challenge 2026: U is for Uxbenka in Belize

 Uxbenka is a Mayan Ruins site in the lowlands of Belize in the southern region called Toledo. Dating back to 250-500 years CE.

Above is a video of that site. One of the daytrips I made while in Belize was to visit a Mayan site and I was glad to take a day to appreciate that culure.

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.