SAN IGNACIO, Belize — The same turquoise ­waters that lure tourists to Caribbean destinations slosh around Belize’s island chain. But tiny Belize has a major advantage in reeling in the holiday makers ...

(AP) A construction company has essentially destroyed one of Belize’s largest Mayan pyramids with backhoes and bulldozers to extract crushed rock for a road-building project, authorities announced on ...

It’s not as famous as Mexico’s Chichen Itza. It’s not as tall as Guatemala’s Tikal. But here in western Belize, the Xunantunich Mayan ruins will make your jaw drop. And maybe your palms sweat.

Getting to Belize isn’t necessarily easy. It’s certainly worth it. After flying from Spokane, my wife, Rowena, and I spent the night in Dallas to avoid a nine-hour airport layover. From there, it was ...

BELIZE CITY The government said Tuesday it is pursuing a "vigorous" investigation into a road-building company's near destruction of one of the largest Mayan pyramids in Belize. The Ministry of ...

Despite its small size, the Caribbean country of Belize is known for a few outstanding characteristics: a spectacular barrier reef, a teeming rain forest, and extensive Maya ruins. It now has one ...

When 20 stone tools were found at a Maya salt production site in the lowlands of Belize, researchers assumed they had been used to cut wood. But microscopic analysis revealed that the instruments had ...

There are tens of thousands of Mayan descendants in Belize. They’re fighting for the survival of their traditions. Maria Garcia, for example, preserves Mayan knowledge of medicinal plants. But the ...

Belize is a country renowned for its adventurous spirit, untouched nature, and unique blend of cultures. From the azure waters of the Caribbean Sea to the dense jungles, Belize appeals to travelers ...