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See. Xunantunich Explore this ancient Maya archaeological site, home to the grand El Castillo temple. pok-ta-pok Witness or learn about the revival of the ancient Maya team ballgame. Belize Barrier Reef↗ Dive or snorkel the world's second-largest barrier reef, teeming with marine life.

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Stay. Blancaneaux Lodge Experience jungle luxury at Francis Ford Coppola's eco-resort. Chan Chich Go on jaguar night drives from this eco-resort. Chaa Creek A top eco-resort, great for wildlife-mad families. Copal Tree Lodge A foodie-friendly eco-resort located in Punta Gorda.

Condé Nast TravelerAug 31, 2026

19 Cheap Places to Travel: Where Your Dollar Will Take You the Furthest Right Now

These are the countries where your dollar will take you the furthest.

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National GeographicAug 26

7 of Latin America's Unmissable Festivals

Music, dance and ancient traditions take centre stage at Latin America’s most spectacular festivals, offering an unforgettable insight into the region’s rich cultural heritage.

7 festivals in this story
  • Belize Chocolate FestivalFestivalPunta Gorda, BelizeThree-day event dedicated to chocolate in the Toledo district.
  • Noche de los BrujosFestivalCatemaco, MexicoAnnual festival on Cerro Mono Blanco for spiritual cleansing.
  • Fiesta de la CandelariaFestivalPuno, PeruHonors the Virgin Mary and Pachamama with music and dance.
  • Inti RaymiFestivalCusco, PeruModern revival of the Inca Festival of the Sun.
  • Tapati Rapa NuiFestivalHanga Roa, ChileCelebrates Polynesian heritage with sport, music, and dance.
  • Festa de IemanjáFestivalSalvador, BrazilOfferings to Iemanjá, goddess of the sea, on Rio Vermelho beach.
  • Oruro CarnivalFestivalOruro, Bolivia
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Lonely PlanetAug 11

What to know before visiting Belize

For outdoor adventure, culture, fantastic food and a total unplug, go to Belize. These excellent tips will set you up for an immaculate trip.

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  • Belize Barrier ReefSightThe world's second-largest barrier reef.
  • John Smith Airport Link RdTrailLook out for tapirs on this road.
  • Hummingbird HwyTrailLook out for coatimundis on this scenic highway.
  • Maya Island AirPlaceIt operates regular scheduled flights to 11 destinations within Belize and chartered flights to Mexico, Guatemala, and…
  • Tropic AirPlaceFounded in 1979 by John Greif III with just a single airplane and two employees, Tropic has steadily grown to a fleet…
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Lonely PlanetAug 3

The 10 best eco-resorts in Belize

Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Belize without leaving ecological footprints at the country

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Lonely PlanetAug 3

27 things to know before visiting Vietnam

Here are our top tips to prepare you for a visit to amazing Vietnam, from transport advice to local etiquette.

16 things in this story
  • XunantunichSightSan Ignacio, BelizeXunantunich is located atop a ridge above the Mopan River, well within sight of the Guatemala border – which is 0.6…
  • Belize Barrier ReefSightBelize City, BelizeThe Belize Barrier Reef is a 300-kilometre (190 mi) long section of the 900-kilometre (560 mi)…
  • Cockscomb Basin Wildlife SanctuarySightBelize City, BelizeIt was established to protect the forests, fauna and watersheds of an approximately 400 square kilometres (150 sq mi)…
  • Moho CayeSightPlacencia, BelizeTiny island for snorkeling trips
  • Garden Table RestaurantRestaurantPunta Gorda, BelizeServes ingredients from local growers
  • Cahal PechQuarterSan Ignacio, BelizeThe site was a palatial, hilltop home for an elite Maya family, and though the most major construction dates to the…
  • FansipanSightSapa, VietnamNation's highest mountain, 3143m
  • SaigonNeighborhoodHo Chi Minh City, VietnamAdmire French-era architecture
  • Reunification ExpressPlaceHanoi, VietnamTrain route between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City
  • Community Baboon SanctuarySightSan Ignacio, BelizeSpanning over 5,000 hectares along the Belize River, CBS is managed through a voluntary…
  • Copal Tree LodgeHotelPunta Gorda, Belize
  • 1981 restaurantRestaurantPlacencia, Belize
  • Rio GrandeSightPunta Gorda, Belize
  • Table RockHotelSan Ignacio, Belize
  • Mahogany Reforestation ProjectPlaceSan Ignacio, Belize
  • Black Rock LodgeHotelSan Ignacio, Belize
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Condé Nast TravelerJan 29

27 Adult Spring Break Destinations That Might Surprise You

Off-peak destinations with mild weather and fewer crowds, from Antigua to Holland.

15 sights in this story
  • Vancouver IslandSightVancouver, CanadaThe island is 456 kilometres (283 mi) in length, 100 kilometres (62 mi) in width at its widest point, and 32,100 square…
  • Puerto RicoSightSan Juan, Puerto RicoLocated about 1,000 miles (1,600 km) southeast of Miami, Florida, between the Dominican…
  • Grand Canyon National ParkSightGrand Canyon Village, United StatesThe park's central feature is the Grand Canyon, a gorge of the Colorado River, which is often considered one of the…
  • BoliviaSightSucre, BoliviaIts geography primarily consists of an Andean region to the west and tropical lowlands to the east and north.
  • Costa RicaSightSan José, Costa RicaIt borders Nicaragua to the north, the Caribbean Sea to the northeast, Panama to the southeast, and the Pacific Ocean…
  • BelizeSightBelmopan, BelizeIt is bordered by Mexico to the north, the Caribbean Sea to the east, and Guatemala to the west and south.
  • St. ThomasSightCharlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin IslandsAfter a remodel and reopening in 2019, the Ritz-Carlton’s St.
  • Samaná BaySightSamaná, Dominican RepublicThe Yuna River flows into Samaná Bay, and it is located south of the town of Samaná and the Samaná Peninsula.
  • AnguillaSightThe Valley, AnguillaIt is one of the most northerly of the Leeward Islands in the Lesser Antilles, lying east of Puerto Rico and the Virgin…
  • Alentejo RegionSightÉvora, Portugalsampling the finest wines
  • HollandSightAmsterdam, The NetherlandsFrom the 10th to the 16th century, Holland proper was a unified political region within the Holy Roman Empire as a…
  • AntiguaSightSt. John's, Antigua and BarbudaIt is one of the Leeward Islands in the Caribbean region and the most populous island of the country of Antigua and…
  • Texas Hill CountrySightAustin, United States
  • Alabama's Gulf CoastSightGulf Shores, United States
  • PugliaSightBari, Italy
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Condé Nast TravelerSep 26, 2025

Escape the Cold With These 7 Warm-Weather Destinations

Where to embrace your inner snowbird, from Belize to the Canary Islands.

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Smithsonian MagazineJul 31, 2025

In Belize, Maya Descendants Are Reviving an Ancient, Sacred Ballgame

A movement is underway to make pok-ta-pok, the world’s oldest team ballgame, the national sport

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