The new Maya Medicine hut, located next to the Medicine Trail, is progressing well and will soon become a centre for visitors to Chaa Creek. Here, visitors will be able to discover nature’s pharmacy and learn from the wisdom of the ancient Maya about plants which can promote wellness or cure common ailments.
The Belize Medicine Trail is a popular attraction and the guided walk is a must to really enjoy the plants of the forest in a new way. On this nature walk your guide will point out …

A new centre is currently being created at Chaa Creek, for the many holiday-makers and school groups that visit annually to learn about the fascinating power of the plants of the surrounding rainforest and in memory of Don Elijio Panti, one of the great tradional healers of Belize.
Currently visitors can enjoy a guided or self-guided walk through the forest, along the ‘Medicine Trail‘, discovering plants and herbs used in traditional Maya medicine. The trail includes vines that store drinking water, plants that helps abate malaria, aid diabetics, cleanse …

Altun Ha is a familiar Mayan name in many Belizean households. It appears on every Belikin beer bottle, but most importantly it is the venue where the famous jade head was discovered in 1968. But who has the full story about Altun Ha, the Jade Head and the legacy of the Mayas? Well, if you can’t say you do, don’t be putt off. And that is why the Archaeology Department held a one day display of some very unique Mayan Artifacts at the Bliss Centre for the Performing Arts. The priceless jade head was among the treasures and News Five Marion Ali viewed the display.