Community museums are a great place to visit if you want to learn more about local culture. Many of these small spaces are grassroots initiatives that allow the community to explore local histories and to provide educational opportunities for the younger generations. Making it easier to find these amazing places, here is a local's guide to community museums in Northern Belize.
Read MoreLearn more about Indian Church Village history in Belize! Lamanai is ultimately famous for its long-standing importance in the region and the fact that there have always been people living on-site. Contemporary site history has a vital role in how we look at Lamanai and how we link it to our modern society's narratives.
Read MoreGuides and other individuals working in tourism are the frontline hosts to heritage spaces and nature reserves with unparalleled knowledge of local histories and practices. An interview with Christian Darrell Ramirez, a young tour guide from a small village in Belize. Why does responsible tourism have an essential role in the conscious safeguarding of culture and nature?
Read MoreNew Heritage Highlight with Paintings by Rony Jobel, a business revolving around art, centring themes on flora and fauna of Belize. Exploring the parallel relationships between colour, texture, and patterns, Rony brings to life his creations that are very different from the art we are used to in Belize.
Read MoreKanan Miatsil is a Non-profit Organisation in Northern Belize led by Felicita Cantun, a retired teacher who spent forty years in the classroom. She is known in the area as the “Culture Warrior” for receiving numerous awards for her efforts throughout the years.
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