Cayo Scoop! The Ecology of Cayo Culture

Belize is getting the recognition it deserves for being the foodie capital of the region.  Cayo has quite a few chef-owned restaurants, and is known for having some of the best food in the country.  Conde Nast Traveller just published a great article on culinary and cultural tourism around Cayo and Belize.  They interview Lyra Spang from Taste Belize in Placencia, and mention the San Antonio Women's Cooperative and Ka'ana.  

"A nation famous for its archaeological sites, rainforests, and reefs is finally getting attention for its diverse and sustainable food scene...

In the Cayo District, home to popular archaeological sites like the Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM) Cave, the San Antonio Women’s Cooperative invites travelers to learn about the Yucatec Maya practices of farming according to moon cycles, and hand-grinding corn to make tortillas. Boutique hotels in the area are also employing Maya women from the community for hands-on experiences. At Ka’ana Resort in San Ignacio, guests can step inside a traditional-style Maya hut where sisters Amrita Cocum and Clarita de la Fuente lead cooking classes around a blazing fire hearth overlooking tropical gardens."

Martha's Guesthouse has a new video out.  It showcases their rooms, restaurant, and laundry service, and shows the panoramic view of downtown Cayo from the top floor.  Nicely done.

Rumors will be celebrating their one year anniversary on Saturday night.  They'll be having a dance with raffles, prizes, specials on food and drinks, and live performances by Cayo artists.  Don't miss it!

"On September 29th, we make a comeback to serve the general public as a full-time Restaurant with upgraded services and menus...  Come celebrate this important milestone with us and enjoy a fun-packed night with much to take advantage of.  Thank you all for your support, we hope to offer you our ever-improving service because you deserve it."

The El Chile Cantina is having their grand opening this weekend.  They'll open tomorrow, and will have the UFC fight on Saturday night on their huge screen. 

Pictures on fb.

"The new El Chile Cantina is gearing up for their grand opening next Friday and Saturday. They've done a complete refurbishment to the Kenny Gibbs steakhouse, adding one of the biggest palapas in Cayo for the cantina. Ornate painting abounds, Mr. Humes painted everything, down to the tiny cracks in the bricks. The lion and Maya are amazing. The garden area already feels jungly, and they're adding more plants this week.

On Saturday the 18th, they'll be projecting the McGregor - Cerrone UFC match on their massive screen, and 3 wide screen tv's. As the name implies, they'll have a wide menu of Mexican food, and they'll have a selection of infused tequilas too."