The Belize Travelcast is the official podcast of Belize, a new podcast series created by Let's Go Belizing Ltd. (Belizing.com), a brand that is passionate about telling authentic stories, promoting sustainable tourism, and traveling in Belize. Each episode is an engaging conversation that delivers useful and authentic travel tips and experience through personal stories from our guests. We also deliver relevant updates on the Belize tourism industry and important issues affecting the environment,…
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When travel influencer Brian Kelly appeared on The Good Guys podcast and Belize was called a "sh** hole" after a New Year's trip gone wrong, the internet exploded. But was his assessment fair or just clickbait based on one bad experience? Local Belize guide Javier Gutierrez is firing back with the truth tourists need to hear. In this direct response episode, Javier addresses Brian's viral comments…
Host Javier Gutierrez brings over 30 years of expert Belize tour guiding experience and more than 20 years of training and certifying tour guides across the country. His influence reaches nearly every corner of Belize's tourism industry, supported by national radio and TV appearances that have helped travelers and locals understand the true Belize. With a lifetime dedicated to showcasing the…
Host Javier Gutierrez brings over 30 years of expert Belize tour guiding experience and more than 20 years of training and certifying tour guides across the country. His influence reaches nearly every corner of Belize's tourism industry, supported by national radio and TV appearances that have helped travelers and locals understand the true Belize. With a lifetime dedicated to showcasing the…
In this episode, Cindy from Chan Chich Lodge joins us to speak about conservation efforts to protect Belize and Central America's wildlife and rainforests. Chan Chich Lodge in the north of Belize is a pioneer for conservation. Its name comes from the Yucatec words for "little bird" and is built on what was an undiscovered Maya city. Originally a residence for archaeologists and researchers, the…
In this episode, we are joined by Ruben Magana, co-owner of Sak Tunich with his father Jose Magana. Ruben speaks about Maya culture in Belize and how it is passed on and kept alive even today. Part of this cultural preservation is Sak Tunich itself. The name comes from the Mayan words for "white rock." This is because under the topsoil of the property is a layer of pure limestone. The whole place…
This episode features Rodwell Ferguson Jr., owner of Untame Belize Tours and Transfers , and a board member of the Belize Tourism Board. In this episode, he dives into all his favorite activities and places to visit in Southern Belize. From rock sliding down waterfalls to hiking the world's only jaguar reserve in Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Reserve, Rodwell lets us in on all the top activities he has…
This episode is short and sweet with two guests, Mariel and Carlene, from Blue Marlin Beach Resort on South Water Caye. The name is a tribute to the island which was once used as a fishing camp and in honor of the rare and difficult catch of a Blue Marlin in the area. True to this, one of the top activities around South Water Caye is fishing, for both beginners and experts. In fact, fly fishing…
In the episode, Norvani Santoya, Reservations manager at the Blue Zen Resort on Caye Caulker, talks about just why Caye Caulker and Belize as a whole are the perfect wedding destination. As Norvani states, Zen is about finding balance in relaxation and peacefulness. Located in an accessible yet private and secluded location, Blue Zen accomplishes just this. Along with handling arrivals/departures…
In this episode, we speak with the Yucatec Maya healer and owner of Nuuk Cheil Cottages, Aurora Saki. Aurora speaks about her Maya culture and the tradition of healing that has been passed down through her family. Her mother learned from her grandfather and her uncle became world-renowned, the same uncle who she studied under for 8 years, learning the secrets of countless plants that when combined…
In this episode, we sit down with Dorian Rivero, owner of Private Belize Adventure and tour guide of over 20 years, to discuss what activities are available to visitors based in Belize City such as those looking for a way to enjoy their Belize layover during a cruise. Belize City, being one of the first settlements, has a rich history and many historical relics, whether it be the artifacts in…
