After this is over I’m going to the Best Vacation Destination in the World, BELIZE!

Due to the recent outbreak of the contagious COVID-19 virus, many persons around the globe have been in strict quarantine measures. Nevertheless, after all, this is over you will need to go to the best vacation destination in the world and that is Belize.

Jungle Traveler 

Belize is a small country, but we have all you need to have the best time of your life. We have some of the best rainforest in the world which makes it the perfect jungle getaway you need. Ideal for activities like hike through the world’s only jaguar preserve, horseback riding, zip lining, river tubing, waterfall swimming and much more.

Extreme Adventurous Traveler

Are you an adrenaline rush traveler? Well look no more, Belize is your vacation destination. With some of the most unique and extreme adventures such as cave tubing (floating down underground rivers), rappelling into a spooky Black Hole Drop, explore the best cave in the world Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM) Cave and waterfall rappelling.

Relax/beach Traveler 

Do you just want to sit down under a coconut tree by a beach side, sipping on a refreshing cocktail? That’s not a problem in Belize, With the world’s second largest barrier reef straddling the coast of the country; Belize is home to some of the best beaches in the universe and unrivaled snorkeling/diving sites with an abundance of corals and tropical fish to discover as well as various island getaways.

Cultural/Educational Traveler 

Or are you a traveler that wants to have an unforgettable experience while learning the culture and history of Belize? They are plenty educational tours you can do as well.  Visit the Mayan  Museum and learn about the Maya people who built all the ruins and palaces found across Belize or enjoy a chocolate tour where the Maya’s will teach you how a cacao bean goes from being inside the fruit to mouthwatering chocolate treat. In addition, you can also visit and climb to the top of the various one–of-a-kind Maya ruins found in Belize. Another educational and fun experience to do when in Belize is immersing yourself in the rich Garifuna culture of Belize where you will get to learn their traditions, legacy, taste their most authentic dishes, language, music and dance to the beat of the drums.

Belize is a unique blend of landscape, adventures, influences and cultures from all over the world. It’s this unique and amazing blend that makes anyone feel welcome and the best vacation destination in the world.

As the Premiere Tour Company in Belize, Untame Belize Tours and Transfer can make anyone of these experiences become a reality in Belize. In addition to incredible tours throughout Belize, Untame Belize offers comfortable shuttle services from the country’s Phillip Goldson International Airport to any vacation destination you desire. Like we say in Belize, ‘Stay Curios as Belize awaits for you’. To keep up with information about Belize feel free to visit our website at www.www.untamebelize.com or follow us on our social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook and TikTok).

Belize International Airport remains closed and it’s no longer reopening on July 1st, 2020 as it was announced earlier this week. The new tentative dates for the reopening of Belize’s International Airport are yet to be announced. Untame Belize would further like to extend condolences to everyone who has suffered or lost a loved one due to COVID-19. Together we will get through this!

Belize remains COVID-19 free: Over 40 consecutive days without no new case

Belize continues to be the only country in the America’s region mainland to be COVID-19 free after their last 2 active cases fully recovered on May 5th, 2020 officially making no active cases in the country. Belize seemed to be going through a positive path as it has not reported no new COVID-19 case since April 13th, 2020.  Overall Belize only registered 2 deaths from COVID-19 and 18 total cases, with April 13th, 2020 being the last reported spike of 4 cases. The country’s success towards this virus comes after its prompt action of closing all border’s and implementing strict quarantine measures.

With more than 40 days without a reported new cases of COVID-19 case, the country is slowly reopening for domestic travel while planning for international travelers. Belize is planning to reopen for international visitors on July 1st, 2020. This date is still tentative as it depends on no further COVID-19 cases in Belize. Despite Belize remains COVID-19 free, bordering countries such as Mexico and Guatemala continue to see daily increase in active cases and deaths of COVID-19. Therefore, the Government of Belize believes that the only port of entry into the country that could possibly open with precautionary measures will be the Philip Goldson International Airport.

The Philip Goldson International Airport is the official international airport in the country, located in Ladyville, Belize District which is just a 10-minute drive outside Belize City.  If your flying to Belize, when the international airport reopens and you’re in need of a comfortable and affordable transfer to any part of the country, Untame Belize Tour and Transfer is the best option. In addition, if your still not sure which destination you want to vacation or what tours you should do when in Belize. Feel free to call, message, email or visit our website at www.untamebelize.com

Origin of Covid-19

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). It was first identified in December 2019 in Wuhan, China, and has since spread globally, resulting in an ongoing pandemic. As of May 26th, 2020, more than 5.54 million cases have been reported across 188 countries and territories, resulting in more than 347,000 deaths. More than 2.26 million people have recovered

Best Adventures you can do from Placencia and Hopkins Village, Belize

Belize has many vacation destinations, however Placencia and Hopkins Village located on the southern part of the country are among the top tourists attractions for their location. Both Placencia and Hopkins Village are located on the coastline/mountainous area of Belize, therefore they provide incredible beaches, island getaways and some of the best jungle adventures in the country. While at these villages you not only enjoy sun, sand and sea but you can also experience some awesome adventures. The Best adventures we recommend to do when in Placencia or Hopkins Village are:

Hike through the World’s Only Jaguar Preserve followed by making chocolate treats

This one of the most unique adventures you can do when in Belize. With more than 128,000 acres of lush jungle, the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary is an incredibly beautiful natural area near Placencia and Hopkins Village. Home to the world’s only jaguar conservation site, the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary is Belize’s wonderland of waterfalls, rainforest, flowering plants, butterflies, and exotic wildlife such as monkeys, tapirs, giant iguanas, and all five indigenous big cat species. The trail system within the sanctuary provides breathtaking views across the Basin and waterfalls abound. After the hike through the sanctuary, relax with a swim or try tire tubing down the river. After exploring this gem, you will get the chance to stop by one of the most authentic Mayan Villages of Belize, Maya Center Village. Here the Maya’s will teach you how a cacao bean goes from being inside the fruit to a mouthwatering chocolate treat.

Zip line, River Tube and Waterfall Swim in One Day

Begin your Belize adventurous day by soaring 400 feet above a valley in the Maya Mountain foothills. This panoramic zip line experience consists of 7 lines and 11 decks which makes it the longest zip line in Belize. Followed by cooling off in the refreshing waters of the South Stann Creek River while listening to the sounds of the jungle! For almost 2 miles, you will enjoy the thrills of rushing over small (Class 2) rapids and the relaxation of the slower parts of the river via expedition-style tubes. End your day with a perfect swimming at refreshing waterfalls. Once you are in Hopkins or Placencia Village you can do all these adventures in one day.

Climb Xunantunich Maya Ruins then refresh yourself by Cave tubing or swimming the Inland Blue Hole.

You’re fun-filled adventurous day will begin climbing Xunantunich Maya Ruins tour, which consists of the second tallest Mayan structure in the country, a huge statue of the 130-foot tall pyramid of the Maya Sun God, ‘El Castillo’. These impressive sites will leave your family in awe as they are able to climb to the top of "El Castillo’ structure that holds an indescribable view at the top. Thereafter you take a lunch break and proceed with the second adventure of your day which you get to pick between Cave Tubing or the Inland Blue Swimming located at the St. Herman’s National Park. Cave Tubing is one of the most unique and unbelizable experience in the country, as you drift downriver, tucked in an inflated inner tube while shining your headlamps onto the cave walls where there are various stalactites and stalagmites. While the Inland Blue Hole is a 25 feet deep blue sinkhole which is the perfect swimming and relaxing pool you need during your vacation time. This is a full day adventure; you can do this from any of the locations you will be vacationing, Hopkins or Placencia Village.

Immerse yourself in the Garifuna Culture

This is one of the most amazing, interactive and informative tours you can do in Belize. Here you will have the opportunity to dress in the beautiful and amazing Garifuna traditional clothing throughout the experience. Where you will learn the legacy, traditions, taste authentic culinary of the Garifuna culture and off course listen and dance to some of their top dances such as the HunguHungu, Chumba, Punta and Wanaragua. This tour is usually done in the beautiful Hopkins Villages as it is a Garifuna community, however many visitor staying in Placencia Village experience this tour as they are just a 45 minutes away.

Explore the Best Cave in Belize, The Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave (ATM Cave)

This is one of our prime tours offered from Placencia and Hopkins Village. Situated in the middle of a lush jungle, the ATM Cave is one of the most magnificent sights in Belize and the world. In fact, National Geographic ranked the cave as one of the planet’s top sacred caves. Many visitors are drawn to the ATM Cave because of its history, beauty, and mystical appeal. One thing is for sure: After participants explore the ATM Cave, they will be truly amazed by this lost underworld in Belize. The tour starts at the Tapir Mountain Nature Reserve in the Cayo District, and then tourists must hike through the jungle to reach the next destination. The jungle hike is roughly 45 minutes, and participants will cross a few jungle streams. As soon as you approach the mouth of the cave, you must use a rope to cross a spring-fed pool. Soon afterward, you will eventually come to the sacred chamber used by ancient Maya priests. The sacred chamber contains many interesting sights such as ancient Maya pottery. Most importantly, during this part of the tour, you will get to view the remains of a young woman named Crystal Maiden. She was sacrificed hundreds of years ago. Since her bones have been fused with several minerals, the remains often glisten in the cave. There are also many other remains in the cave, including those of extremely young children. Most participants will spend roughly three hours exploring everything in the cave. Untame Belize is one of the few companies in the country that offers guided excursions to the ATM Cave.

Hiking Belize's Rainforest via Horseback Riding

This family-friendly tour will take you through the delicious oranges groves and into the rainforest. This is a private, family owned ranch with pleasant, well-trained horses that will carry you to the river in Belize’s rainforest where you can take a refreshing swim on a river. While hiking through the jungle via horseback riding you will be able to see a lot of Belize’s wildlife. Lasting only about 4 hours, you can combine other experiences with this tour.

The best part is that Untame Belize provides all these adventures from both Placencia and Hopkins Village.  Untame Belize is the #1 Tour and Transfer company in Belize providing amazing, affordable and comfortable services. To have the best time of your life in any of these tours we recommend to book with Untame Belize.

Xunantunich Maya Ruins Picture via Instagram by : Passionpassport and Withlai

Belize’s Davis Falls Waterfall is all about taking a refreshing break in 2020!

Known for its breathtaking beauty and its refreshing waters-probably one of the best in the world-, Davis Falls Waterfalls is a must to explore whether your visiting Belize for the first or have been living here your entire life. Cascading at more than 500 feet (150 meters), this gem is the perfect refreshing break you need in 2020.

Davis Falls Waterfall is located 8 miles off the Humming Bird Highway in Alta Vista Village on the Sittie River Nature Reserve. The trip begins with an eight-mile drive over rough terrain in a four-wheel-drive vehicle, along the way, you will experience 8 river crossings and be surrounded by pristine rainforest landscape.  After the drive, a two-mile hike through the rainforest awaits before you get to see Davis Falls.

As you arrive, your immediately blown away by the indescribable view of this waterfall and off course, its 75-foot size swimming pool with cool, crystal clear water at the bottom of it. This will definitely be that much-deserved refreshing break you needed. Throughout your time here, you will get to choose between swimming in the cool and refreshing waters, use the natural rock sides as a seat to relax enjoying the magnificent view of the waterfall, get your Facebook/Instagram famous pictures/videos or you can do all three as you inhale the one-of-a-kind view.

A visit to Belize should always be one-in-a-lifetime experience therefore taking a refreshing break at the Davis Falls Waterfalls is a must. Untame Belize Tour & Transfers is one of the few tour companies in the country that offers this tour so make sure to book your trip with us. As the premiere Belize Adventure Company, Untame Belize also offers other amazing and unforgettable adventures throughout Belize.

8 Family-Friendly activities to do in Belize

If you’re planning a family-friendly vacation, the Central American country of Belize is the perfect destination. Belize has so much beautiful, amazing and unique destinations to offer families; from incredible rainforest, Maya ruins, cave expeditions to the Great Barrier Reef. As such, here’s 8 awesome activities Untame Belize recommends to do with your family in Belize.

Explore Xunantunich Maya Ruins

Belize is known for its historic and authentic Maya Site. Situated in San Jose Succotz in the Cayo District, Xunantunich was the first excavated Mayan site in Belize that was opened for the public. Though it is smaller compared to the other Maya sites, it consists of the tallest structures, a huge statue of 130-foot tall pyramid of the Maya Sun God, ‘El Castillo’. This impressive sites will leave your family in awe as they are able to climb to the top of ‘El Castillo’ structure that holds an indescribable view at the top.

Xunantunich

Cave Tubing at St. Herman’s National Park

This one of the most unique and unbelizable experience in the country, as you drift downriver, tucked in an inflated inner tube while shining your headlamps onto the cave walls where their various stalactites and stalagmites. This tour is a combination of cave exploration and river tubing to explore this incredible river cave system.

Cave Tubing

Inland Blue Hole at St. Herman’s National Park

Aside from Cave Tubing, St. Herman’s National Park consists with a second attraction which is the refreshing Inland Blue Hole. This 25 feet deep blue sinkhole is the perfect swimming and relaxing pool you need during your vacation time.

Inland Blue Hole

Zip lining at Bocawina Rainforest or Mayan Sky Site

Something that you must add to your bucket list when vacationing Belize is Zip lining through the lush tropical rainforest of the country. Flying at the same height of the birds and surrounded by nature is one of the most exhilarating and amazing feeling ever encountered.

Zip lining at Mayan Sky

Chocolate making at Che’il Mayan Chocolate

Chocolate is everyone’s obsession especially kids, but how about actually getting to see how this deliciousness is made. There are a few chocolate making tours in Belize, however, one of the best, fun and tasty one is Cheil Mayan Chocolate. Here you get to Learn how a cacao bean goes from being inside the fruit to mouthwatering chocolate treat. The grinding process is fun, and kids love using the tools to turn the bean into liquidly deliciousness.

Chocolate Making

Hike through the Worlds’ only Jaguar Preserve

The Belize Jaguar Reserve is the world's only jaguar Preserve. Located in Cockscomb Basin  Wildlife Sanctuary, it is home to jaguars, parrots, black howler monkeys, toucans and a host of other species found only in the tropical forests of South America. In addition to hiking through this rainforest, you also dip in a refreshing waterfall and go river tubing. If you want to get more adventurous you can also do night hikes at this gem.

Jaguar Preserve

Snorkeling the Belize Great Barrier Reef

Belize has some of the best snorkeling in the world. With world's second largest barrier reef straddles the coast of Belize, providing unrivalled snorkeling with an abundance of coral and tropical fish to discover as well as various island getaways.

Snorkeling at Silk Cayes

Visit The Belize Zoo

Designed as an education center for the country, the Belize Zoo is the perfect place to take the whole family. Kids will love seeing over 150 animals found at the zoo with about 45 species of the wildlife being native to Belize.  Embracing the theme of the conservation of Belize’s wildlife, many of these animals are rehabilitated, rescued and tamed. This well-maintained zoological facility and educational center is one of its kind in Belize.

The Belize Zoo

Ready to book with a family-friendly tour company?

Untame Belize Tours & Transfers is the best family-friendly and tour company in Belize, who has continuously been thriving to create unforgettable memories to all its guests. For more information about other incredible tours and shuttle services that Untame Belize offers you can visit them at www.www.untamebelize.com

3 fascinating adventures you can do in ONE day in Southern Belize!

Beside its charming beaches, Southern Belize is known for creating unforgettable adventures in the jungle. One of the prime destinations where you can enjoy up to 3 or more fascinating adventures for the day is Mayan Sky Canopy Tour Site. Located in Belize, Stann Creek District, Mayan Sky Canopy Tour has become one of most popular tour destinations for providing visitors with a variety of authentic and engaging experience!

Jungle Zip Line Adventure

Begin your Belize adventurous day by soaring 400 feet above a valley in the Maya Mountain foothills. This panoramic zip line experience consists of 7 lines and 11 decks which makes it the longest zip line in Belize. While zip lining you can get the unique bird’s eye perspective of the South Stann Creek River canyon and surrounding mountains. If your visiting Belize from January through to March you might be lucky enough to have endangered Scarlet Macaws join you, flying by at the same height as the zip lines. Scared of heights? There’s nothing to fear, as the guides will walk you through all of the safety precautions and be at your side every step of the way.

Ziplining in Belizean Jungle

River Tubing

After finishing that extreme adventure, you can now proceed with your second Belize experience by cooling off in the refreshing waters of the South Stann Creek River while listening to the sounds of the jungle! For almost 2 miles, you will enjoy the thrills of rushing over small (Class 2) rapids and the relaxation of the slower parts of the river via expedition-style tubes. knowledgeable guides will be able to point out hard-to-spot birds, endangered Scarlet Macaws, iguanas, and other jungle wildlife that call the riverbanks home while you sit back and enjoy the ride.

River Tubing

Waterfall Swimming

Before heading to the last adventure of the day, you get to enjoy an authentic Belizean lunch. The waterfall swimming is definitely a great way to cap off an adventurous day through the jungles of Belize. Here you get to plunge yourself in refreshing waters, stand under the rushing waters of the fall, take amazing photographs of this gem, or just use the natural rock sides as a seat to relax and enjoy this one-of-a-kind view.Mayan Sky Canopy tours also offers many more jungle adventures such as waterfall rappelling, ATV Tours, horseback riding among others. 

Mayan Sky Waterfall

 If you’re planning to add these adventures to your bucket list when visiting Belize, you can book with the premiere Belize adventure company, Untame Belize Tours & Transfers. We will arrange transportation, tours, guides as well as make you have an unbelizable time.