Cayo Scoop! The Ecology of Cayo Culture

Video of the day.  A great recap of the first annual Cayo West Fest.  This will be one of the many yearly cultural events here in Cayo.  Thanks to everyone that made this fun event happen.

"West Fest 2018, celebrating 3000 years of culture, food and music.  It was a huge success! 

Thank you to all our sponsors Belizing.com, ASK & Belize, Keller Williams Realty, Inc., Galen University, Belize, Sacred Heart Junior College, Running W Brand Meats, Black Rock Lodge, Cahal Pech Village Resort, San Ignacio Belize, CELA Belize, BRC Printing Ltd., and Midway LTD. 

It was a pleasure seeing everyone come and enjoy this eco-friendly and family-friendly event. We enjoyed every minute of West Fest 2018 and we look forward to celebrating and enjoying West Fest 2019 with you too!"

Video of the day.  Belizing.com has a short video of Cayo, taken with a drone, from in front of the market.  Very well done.  Looks like Broaster Stadium makes up a fifth of downtown.

"Aerial view of San Ignacio & Santa Elena Towns, also known as the 'Twin Towns.'"

The promo video for the upcoming West Fest is out, courtesy of Belizing.com.  The proceeds will go towards acquiring resources for the SISE police department.  The first of many West Fests will be on September 15th, at the Macal River Park.  They have an incredible amount of raffle prizes.

"We are proud to be hosting the first ever West Fest on September 15, 2018. All proceeds will be used to purchase resources for the San Ignacio/Santa Elena Police Department, in hopes of improving the quality of safety in our community. Experience 3000 years of food, culture, and history of Cayo in one peaceful setting, the Macal River Park. Come out and support this eco-friendly and family-friendly event. There will be a grand raffle with prizes worth up to $60,000! Mark your calendars for West Fest 2018 on September 15. It will be the biggest event happening in San Ignacio Town."