Places to Eat in Belize – Deidra Deandra

5 Stars for The Aguada Hotel, Belize

Need a venue? Place to stay? A nice place to grab a bite?

The Aguada Hotel is a Family-owned Hotel in the Cayo District

Venue shopping can prove to be a tiring process in the Cayo District. I have found one I absolutely love and want to give a shout out to the team at The Aguada Hotel. Here are 5 reasons why I love this venue!

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1. LOCATION The Aguada Hotel is located in Santa Elena, Cayo District; outside the hustle and bustle of town, yet close enough to town that if you forgot something, many stores are nearby. If you have friends and family visiting from out of town, it is nearby many fun activities and popular tourism sites if they want to do a few activities while in town. What I love most though is that It is very easily accessible for family and friends attending your event.

2. BUDGET The Aguada is affordable and I’m pretty sure it will fall within your budget. The team will work with you to ensure you get a fabulous event at a great price.

3. AMBIANCE Oh my goodness, you will fall in love with the setting at The Aguada. Especially at night time; it’s such a warm and cozy setting and if you book their ShaBla team for decor, you can rest assured that they will match the feel you want for your event.
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4. STAFF Where do I even start! The Aguada’s team is AMAZING! Friendly from the first phone call to your final photo! Ms. Shalue has done a great job at leading her team and her excellence and fun personality translates into everything her staff does.

5. IT’S NOT ALL ABOUT MONEY Sure every business exists to make some money but the spirit at The Aguada is not the bottom line. They’re all about going way above and beyond to make your memories the best.

So check out The Aguada next time you’re in Cayo; let me know how you like it!

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Capital of Belize – Belmopan City!

Welcome to Belmopan City – The Capital of Belize

Capital of Belize - Belmopan City

The Capital of Belize – Belmopan City, is a beautiful destination to visit on your next Belize trip. Belmopan is located in the Cayo District, Belize and is a short 1 hour dive from Belize City. The City is designed with a Ring Road being encompassing the central area and leading off into every other destination in Belmopan.

Belmopan became the Capital of Belize in 1962 after the former Capitial (Belize City) suffered a great destruction by Hurricane Hattie in 1961. The famous National Assembly Building (photographed above) is a beautiful structure in the main center of the City and was designed to resemble a Pre-Colombian Maya Temple.

The city is known to be a laid back and relaxing place to visit. It is also the safer of the two cities in Belize. Belmopan City is rapidly growing from a quiet destination to a thriving city in Belize as the population, businesses and activities in the city increase. Here are 3 fun activities to do while in the Capital of Belize:

Capital of Belize - Belmopan City Go Shopping at the Belmopan City Market Day (Every Tuesday & Friday)! Here you’ll find many Belizean made products, locally produced fruits and vegetables, clothing, and local dishes from a variety of cultures. You’ll see farmers, fishermen, artisans, mobile pet stores, tradesmen, furniture makers, and people of all cultures going about their daily activities.

Visit the Guanacaste National Park! Guanacaste is a 50 acre Protected Areas named after the big and beautiful Guanacaste Tree. Among the activities to do at the park are: bird watching, swimming, picnicking and nature trails. This national park is home to tree species such as the Mamey Sapote, Brazilian Firetree, and the Mahogany, Belize’s national tree. Many animals call Guanacaste National Park home, including the Nine-Banded Armadillo, Kinkajou, White-Tailed Deer, and Jaguarundi. It has also a great place for bird watching as over a hundred species of birds have been sighted at the park including the Black-Headed Trogon, Blue-Crowned Motmot, Belted Kingfisher, Black-Faced Antthrush and Red-Lored Amazon. The National Park operates from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm and has an Entrance Fee of BZ $5.00 (BZ $1.00 for Nationals).

Capital City of Belize - Belmopan City Go Horseback Riding at Banana Bank Lodge! They cater to different levels of experience. They also have a nice swimming pool for adults and children. It is a lovely place to stay as well if you’re wanting to stay in a destination surrounded by the jungle!

PS – If you’re looking for a great place to eat, a favorite of mine is Formosa (Nim Li Punit Street, Belmopan City). It has a nice atmosphere and they are consistent in serving great food!

Belize Food: Garnaches!

Garnaches is a Quick & Tasty Belizean Recipe – Make it in 3 Easy Steps!

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I made some Garnaches this morning for breakfast and they were delicious! If you’re looking for an easy Belizean Recipe, plus something easy, this is a good option.

You’ll need:
– 1lb Fried Corn tortillas (Pre-fried bags or soft corn tortillas and fry at home – cooking oil needed)
– 3oz Cabbage (shredded)
– 2oz Onions (diced – place in hot water for 1 min)
– 1 Cup Cooked Red Kidney or Black Beans (mashed/blended/Re-fried canned beans)
– 1 Cup Grated Hard Cheese
– 1/2 Cup Vinegar
– Salt, Black Pepper + other favorite seasoning to taste

Belize-Food-Garnaches 1. Mash/Blend cooked beans, season and fry.
2. Remove the onion from hot water and place in bowl with cabbage and vinegar.
3. Put beans on fried tortillas, then cabbage, onions, and cheese.

There you go – Belizean Garnaches in 3 easy steps! Enjoy!

PS – I like to add a little Cilantro to Step 3 simply because I love the taste of it!