Cayo Scoop! The Ecology of Cayo Culture

The Belize Bike Rally Meet and Greets will be in Cayo on Friday, September 15th at Riverside Lodge, and Saturday the 16th at Mopan Gas Station. The Bike Rally will be in Placencia on Sunday the 17th.

Laddie's Memorial Day will be on Thursday the 14th, and will be on the beach in Placencia.

 

"As Laddie’s Memorial Day, on the 14th of July, approaches, we find ourselves reflecting more and more on what Laddie meant to us, and how best to honour his life and legacy. We’ll be sharing these reflections in the weeks ahead. Laddie had been such a part of our lives…'

Video of the month.  Belize has a craft beer, and it's 12 ounces per can.  Hobbs Brewing Company has a nicely shot and produced video highlighting their craft beer making process...and consuming.  They're located in Placencia, and hopefully they'll have a distribution outlet in Cayo soon.

 

Longer video showing their shop.

Great news on the beer front.  Belize is getting 2 new choices of beer, starting this Easter.  The Hobbs Brewing Company's Wildcat IPA and Hummingbird Belizean Golden Ale will be officially launched this Easter in Placencia.  If you're visiting Placencia before Easter, they do already have it available.  The cans, which have a full 12 ounces, are artistic and unique.  

 

"Hobbs Brewing Co., which opened as brewpub in New Hampshire, in 2014, will begin distribution with 12 oz. cans and kegs throughout Placencia, Belize, in April...

 

Hobbs will feature two beers as it begins production in Central America: Wildcat IPA and Hummingbird Belizean Golden Ale.

 

Wildcat IPA, so named because Belize is home to the world’s largest Jaguar preserve, is a 6 percent ABV India Pale Ale featuring a tropical and citrusy hop character. Wildcat is the only IPA available in the country. Meanwhile, Hummingbird is a light, crisp and easy-to drink ale that is just 4.7 percent ABV.

 

They will be sampling these beers at the upcoming Easter Festival in the Village of Placencia on April 20."

Belize is number 6 on Lonely Planet's Best Value Destinations for 2017.  Picture is of the Jungle Splash pontoon boat on Vaca Lake.

 

"Belize is often thought of as one of Central America’s pricier options – but let’s take a fresh look. Here you can dive or snorkel as though you’re in the Caribbean and tour Mayan ruins such as Caraco, found deep in wildlife-packed jungle that could only be in Central America. And you won’t face long journeys: Belize is the same size as Wales or Massachusetts. Belize’s proximity to Mexico and the Caribbean has ensured a lively and exceptionally good-value street-food scene, making budget meals effortless. Yes, there are big-ticket resorts on Ambergris Caye, but head south to Placencia and Hopkins for laid- back beach culture that’s still making its way onto the map."

The San Ignacio Resort Hotel hosted the BTB's Taste of Belize on Saturday. Danny Chung got some beautiful pictures of the event.
The winners are as follows:
Marcia Nunez: Master Chef of the Year (Hamanasi)
Sheridan Polanco: Cake Decorator of the Year (Hamanasi)
Fermin Coc: Bartender of the Year (The Placencia)
Nazim Juan: Grill Master of the Year (Maya Walk)

"Congratulations to Belize Tourism Board on a fantastic Taste of Belize 2012. Here is a little Taste of images from San Ignacio Resort Hotel. http://sanignaciobelize.com/"

Some more glamourous pictures from the New Attitude Fashion Show. 

Krista, Monique, Ashanti, Samantha, Renee, Adrian, Noel, Britney, Robert, Ty, Ernie, Stevo, Jared, and Briel raise the roof at Barefoot Bar in Placencia after the show!

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Mind & Me's Wonderland Within Beach Rave is planned for Easter Saturday at the Lost Reef Resort.  They'll have an amazing lineup for this one.  The presale tickets are ready, and you can contact them for more information.  

 

'Let our Journey begin with our narrator being our “Mind” and our vessel being our ”Me”. Join us this Easter for a 2 day event at Placencia Lost Reef Resort as we follow the white rabbit down the hole. 🐇🕳 We are excited to highlight that we will be having the Tulum based group Proper Collective joining us to give us those mythical Tulum sounds along with the diversity of one of our biggest lineups to date, with talent from Germany, U.S. and our very own Belize. Tickets are officially on sale, only two days passes will be available for this event. 🚨The first 50 tickets will also come with our white rabbit sticker to help lead the way!🚨 Alice Awaits…'

Congratulations, Blancaneaux Lodge!  They were listed on Travel and Leisure's top 10 list of best Central American resorts.  Also from Belize were Turtle Inn and Matachica.  Well deserved.  

 

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"Belize, which has been steadily gaining popularity among travelers in recent years, also had several winners this year, including two of Francis Ford Coppola’s resorts. The beachfront Turtle Inn (No. 9) in Placencia maintains a “very cool, laid back vibe,” according to one voter, but still has an 'excellent staff [that is] very attentive.' No. 8 Blancaneaux Lodge, set in the center of the country, gives guests access to stunning nature reserves and Mayan sites."

Frenemy, the comedy from Jankunu Productionz which has been performed all over Belize, is heading to Cayo on the 28th.  They'll be performing the comedy at the Sacred Heart auditorium.

 

"Frenemy tour continues CAYO & PLACENCIA we're coming!

 

If yuh not mi friend, your my enemy... Frenemy"

Video of the day.  Mr. Bigalke has 23 decent tips about Belize, and he nails some of them.  Many of them apply to Cayo, which is where all the eco-touirsm is anyways.  

 

"Planning a trip to Belize? Don't miss these important tips before you go. My fiancé and I spent 12 days in Belize at the end of 2018. We visited San Ignacio, Placencia, Caye Caulker, and even crossed the border to Guatemala. If it's your first time heading to Belize, these 23 travel tips cover some of the top things I wish I knew before we went."

The Sisimito Sessions' DJ's have been announced...and none of them will talk over the music!  Contact us, or them, for tickets.  

 

"2 MONTHS FROM NOW IN PLACENCIA, BELIZE.
THE ONLY PLACE FOR QUALITY TECHNO AND HOUSE MUSIC IN THE JEWEL. 28-29/01/2017.
TICKETS FROM Barefoot Beach Bar, Placencia, Belize, Luna Loca in San Pedro AND Cayo Scoop has them in Cayo.
or http://www.wantickets.com/Events/213814/Sisimito-Sessions/"

It's Time to Fly!  Tropic Air has released their flier with the flights to and from Cayo.  They'll have 2 flights to Maya Flats, Cayo's newest airstrip, each day, one from Belize City, and one from San Pedro.  They both arrive at 12:40, and then head back at 12:45.  Hopefully, they'll add Placencia soon since that's the next stop from Cayo.  

Sounds inspiring!  Belize is getting another socially responsible documentary done.  Andy Palacio's amazing music will be the background for the documentary. 

 

"Our project, Ámuñegü, a full length documentary film, is a story told through the eyes of two communities, Placencia and Seine Bight, trying to defend a balance they have maintained for generations. The Placencia Lagoon is home to many species and is the nursery for local fish stocks, manatees, rays and dolphins, and is also the livelihood of several regional communities including people of Garifuna, Creole and Mayan desent. In recent years, a rise in unregulated development has damaged much of the Lagoon. Our documentary will follow community leaders and fishermen who are trying to protect what makes Placencia unique, culturally rich and self-sustainable. We will share their story at film festivals internationally because we believe that their struggle is echoed in other communities around the world."

Everyone had a great time at the New Attitude Fashion Show in Placencia.