Located about two hours from the airport in the Cayo District, Ka'ana Boutique Resort and Spa is a lovely, tucked away place to stay. It's not close to the beach but is well situated by other must-see sites, such as the jungles and ancient Mayan ruins. Ka'ana is where you'll enjoy all the amenities of a wonderful luxury resort in Belize's interior. The hotel has 15 well-kept guest cottages that are spacious and surrounded by beautiful tropical landscape. The comfortable rooms feature modern amenities like an LCD TV and Internet access, as well as air conditioning for those hot, humid days. The room's verandah is perfect for relaxing on after an action-packed day of soft adventure. An on-site spa, outdoor pool and restaurants mean everything you need is close at hand. Room rates range from $250 US in the low season to $450 US in peak season. For more information, visit www.kaanabelize.com.
5. Food
It's hard to say what exactly constitutes Belizean cuisine, as it's a delectable mélange of tastes and ingredients. Its inspiration is Mexican, Caribbean, African and Spanish, though local hamburger and pizza joints can be found, too! Rice and beans, typically Mexican, are a staple and accompany most main dishes. Seafood is also another natural choice. You'll find a large selection of fresh fish, lobster and shrimp. If you're a lobster-lover, lobster season is from approximately mid-February to mid-July. As you might suspect, tropical fruits abound in Belize, like mangoes, papayas, pineapples, bananas and star fruit.
6. Mayan ruins
Between 250 AD and 900 AD, Belize became the centre of the ancient Mayan civilization. Beginning as far back as 1500 BC, the Mayan civilization spread throughout Mexico, Belize and Guatemala. Today, the legacy of this ancient culture can still be found in Belize. Awe-inspiring palaces and temples are still being uncovered and their magnificence, standing stoically against the Belizean skyline, has to be seen to be truly appreciated. Xunantunich, about 130 kilometres west of Belize City in the Cayo District, is situated on a plot of land about three square kilometres and has more than 26 temples and palaces. But El Castillo is what really draws visitors. This pyramid is the second tallest structure in Belize, following a temple at Caracol, another Mayan ruin in Belize. Climb to the top for an impressive panoramic view of both Belize and Guatemala. NOTE: Wear proper shoes and take your time. The steps are worn and can be tricky to climb.
7. Tropical weather
Good weather is a major consideration for us Canucks as we plot and plan our winter getaways. Belize isn't likely to disappoint. The climate is hot and humid for most of the year; temperatures tend to cool slightly in the coastal areas, thanks to Caribbean breezes, and remain five to 10 degrees warmer in the interior. Temperatures typically peak around June, averaging about 29 degrees C, but throughout the rest of the year, temperatures tend to hold steady at about 27 degrees C. Between February and May is known as the dry season (the least amount of rainfall compared to other months) and hurricane season is from June until the end of November.
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Natalie Bahadur is a regular contributor to CanadianLiving.com and the editor of StyleAtHome.com.
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