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Belize Shines in BBC Travel Series says The Lodge at Chaa Creek

Belize Shines in BBC Travel Series says The Lodge at Chaa Creek | Cayo Scoop!  The Ecology of Cayo Culture | Scoop.it
Ms Fleming, owner and GM of Chaa Creek, which was voted as one of Trip Advisor’s Traveller’s Choice Top 25 Hotels for 2012 for the Central American region, said the recent recognition is all the more significant in light of the worldwide interest...
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Mountain Equestrian Trails in "Adventuring in Belize"

Mountain Equestrian Trails in "Adventuring in Belize" | Cayo Scoop!  The Ecology of Cayo Culture | Scoop.it

The Lonely Planet has this to say: "This diminutive country of just 330,000 people and 8,800sq miles, sandwiched between Mexico to the north and Guatemala to the south and west, proves true the old adage that “the best things come in small packages”. And a sojourn at Mountain Equestrian Trails, with its hardy steeds, welcoming hosts and collection of cosy, kerosene-lit cabins tucked tight into the stunning rainforest of Belize’s mountainous western Cayo district, provides the perfect base from which to experience this little country’s manifold adventures."

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Actun Tunichil Muknal: Journey into the Maya underworld

Actun Tunichil Muknal: Journey into the Maya underworld | Cayo Scoop!  The Ecology of Cayo Culture | Scoop.it

Another great article about Cayo on the BBC Travel.  "In the darkest depths of ATM, there are roomy underground chambers with ornate stalactite and stalagmite formations, countless ceramic shards and broken pots (Maya believed that it was necessary to smash a sacrificial vessel to release the spirit within), and altar places where bloodletting ceremonies occurred (Maya priests offered their own blood by piercing their tongue or foreskin). The climax of the adventure is discovering the bony remains of human sacrifices, including ATM’s central attraction, the Crystal Maiden, a fully intact calcified skeleton of an adolescent female victim."

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Belize featured all this week on BBC Travel

Belize featured all this week on BBC Travel | Cayo Scoop!  The Ecology of Cayo Culture | Scoop.it

Belize will be featured all this week on BBC's Travel section.  The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull was a great read.  There are quite a few well written articles on there:  "Everything from Maya sites to Cayes, exotic flora and fauna, culture and traditions will be portrayed with captivating titles such as: Action-Packed Belize, The Very Best of Belize, Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, Adventuring in Belize, Kicking Back in Caye Caulker-Belize, Tagging Crocodiles in Belize, and Papaya's and Piety in Belize."

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"Papayas and Piety in Belize"

"Papayas and Piety in Belize" | Cayo Scoop!  The Ecology of Cayo Culture | Scoop.it

Another article from the BBC Travel site: "The Belizean Mennonites comprise only 3.4% of the country's population but are one of its most intriguing ethnic groups."

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Travelwise: Belize’s lessons in eco-tourism

Travelwise: Belize’s lessons in eco-tourism | Cayo Scoop!  The Ecology of Cayo Culture | Scoop.it

In this article, they mention that 36% of land and 13% of Belize's water are protected areas.  They mention Belize's win over the cruise lines too.  They end with an eco-minded to do list for tourists visiting.    "While it is never easy to balance tourism with conservation, the small Central American country has long recognized that ignoring the latter means betraying the former."

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Maya Festivals for the End of Time

Maya Festivals for the End of Time | Cayo Scoop!  The Ecology of Cayo Culture | Scoop.it

The latest BBC Travel article on Belize.  Cahal Pech is mentioned: "Also on 20 and 21 December is the Closing Festival at the Cahal Pech Archaeological Reserve, one of the oldest sites in Belize with more than 30 structures to explore. The large-scale event will include musical performances, a fire ceremony and torch run."

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