A Taste of Belize and Tale of Two Cities
A Taste of Belize and Tale of Two Cities
Spend the day immersed in the past and present culture of Belize with this 4.5-hour small group tour. The excitement begins as your guide picks you up at port for a scenic ride into Belize City with its colonial architecture and city highlights.
Continue to the Northern Highway, passing by charming Creole villages and small farms until you reach Altun Ha, a Mayan ceremonial center that was a major trade site on the Meso-American route for centuries. While here, you will witness "A Tale of Two Cities" while you learn all things Mayan.
Circle back to the colonial city of Belize and stop at a local restaurant to sample dishes from the 6 ethnic groups in Belize. Here you will be treated to a true taste of Belizean cuisine, including Conch Ceviche (Belize), Bean Empanadas (Maya), Escabeche or Chilmole (Mestizo), Curried Pork or Chicken with white rice (East Indian), Sere (Garifuna), and the national dish: Rice and Beans with Stewed Chicken (Creole). Cap off your gastronomic experience with an array of delicious local wines, including Cashew, Sorrel, Sour Sop, Pineapple, Nonie, and Blackberry wines.
From there you will make your way back to port, passing by the famous1812 British Anglican cathedral, Government House, Magistrate and Supreme Court Buildings.
Reserve your spot on this fully guided tour for an incomparable taste of Mayan and Belizean culture and cuisine.