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: 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: Lagoon in Belize

 

above is a video of the Placencia Lagoon. Most of our crocodile research and some mangrove planting was along this waterway.

April Blogging A to Z Challenge 2026: E is for Easter in Belize

 Easter in Belize was my first Holiday religious otherwise spent in a foreign country. What I noticed was how less capitalized the holiday was. I am sure the day was celebrated in the local churches. 

Here is a video from a couple of years ago about how Easter is celebrated:

Where I was on the southern coast, the community had a big party night at the local bars and restaurant.  Which makes sense to celebrate and to also mark the end of lent.

Here is a video from 10 years ago, at a place that we stopped by last Easter!