Cayo Scoop! The Ecology of Cayo Culture

More great pictures from the opening of the Cayo Welcome Center, which corresponded with the Taste of Belize's BBQ competition. Thanks to Mariposa for the great pictures.

"The sun was hot, the beers were cold and the environment was welcoming. The kids had the opportunity to ride a small train and their smiles brighten the environment even more. As the evening took over many presentations took place including the lighting of the Christmas tree. It was a great day for the San Ignacio people and for those that visited from other districts and other countries."

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/"

The Taste of Belize will be coming to Cayo this year!  It'll be at the San Ignacio Resort Hotel on December 1st, and the new Cayo Welcome Center on December 2nd.  The Belize Tourism Board is calling on all chefs, bartenders, and BBQ masters to join in the celebration of Belize.  Contact Perry Bodden at 247-2420 for more information.

 

"Imagine standing mere inches away from flaring and sizzling Belizean culinary masterpieces, simmering to perfection.  Surrender to the enticing aromas as it hypnotizes each of your senses-we invite you to experience ALL this and more at the anticipated, 'Taste of Belize'... 

 

The fusion of cultural dishes provides visitors with a true sense of Belize’s diversity.  Creativity is a must, and a variety of secret ingredients challenges these chefs to add depth to their already unique Belizean dish.  The winner then walks away with the title of, 'Belize’s Master Chef'."

 

What a way to celebrate the grand opening of the new Cayo Welcome Center! During the day they had the Taste of Belize BBQ competition. At night, they had Panerrifix playing the steel drums, along with other live music, and a beer tent in front of the new Bamboo bar. The drinks were flowing.