Add La Ruta Maya Belize to your Things To Do List!

The La Ruta Maya Belize River Challenge is a 4-Day Canoe Race traveling a river route across the country of Belize. The route runs West to East along the Macal and Belize Rivers and is a total of 170 Miles! At one point in Belize’s history, this was the only link between beautiful San Ignacio, in the foothills of the Maya Mountains, and the bustling port of Belize City.

This is a race for everyone, not just professional racers. There are 8 divisions to choose from: Male, Female, Mixed, Masters, Dory, Intramural, Pleasure Craft, and Family Adventure Race.

The race occurs each year in March, coinciding with Baron Bliss Day. The teams, which race for station prizes along the way, battle for the major cash prizes awarded at the end of the race.

Below are beautiful photos of the 2015 La Ruta Maya Belize River Challenge.

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The La Ruta Maya Belize River Challenge was founded by Cayo Tropical Fruits Ltd. with great support from many Belizean corporations and organizations such as The Belize Tourism Board , The Lodge at Chaa Creek resort, and the San Ignacio Resort Hotel.

If you are interested in obtaining more information about the race, or would like to field a team visit the La Ruta Maya Belize Website.