National Geographic
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.
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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- Copal Tree LodgeHotelSuits foodies
- Garden Table RestaurantRestaurantServes ingredients from local growers
- Rio GrandeSightRiver for snorkeling with the chef
- Elsewhere
- Blancaneaux LodgeHotelBelize City, BelizeJungle luxury in Mountain Pine Ridge Forest
- Chan ChichHotelBelize City, BelizeJaguar night drives
- Chaa CreekHotelSan Ignacio, BelizeFor wildlife-mad families
- HamanasiHotelBelize City, BelizeDivers explore the Belize Barrier Reef
- Cotton Tree LodgeHotelBelize City, BelizeFor budget travelers
- Elijio Panti National ParkSightBelize City, BelizeNearby park for wildlife spotting
- Macal RiverParkSan Ignacio, BelizeRiver near Chaa Creek
- XunantunichSightSan Ignacio, BelizeXunantunich is located atop a ridge above the Mopan River, well within sight of the Guatemala border – which is 0.6…
- Maya ForestNeighborhoodBelize City, BelizeDeep jungle area
- LamanaiSightBelize City, BelizeIntriguing and beautiful Maya site
- Belize Barrier ReefSightBelize City, BelizeOffers great diving
- HopkinsNeighborhoodBelize City, BelizeVillage south of Hamanasi
- Cockscomb Basin Wildlife SanctuarySightBelize City, BelizeWorld's only dedicated jaguar sanctuary
- Naia Resort and SpaHotelPlacencia, BelizeFocuses on sustainability and wellness
- 1981 restaurantRestaurantPlacencia, BelizeServes fresh, local ingredients
- Moho CayeSightPlacencia, BelizeTiny island for snorkeling
- Table RockHotelSan Ignacio, BelizeOff-grid eco-lodge above Macal River
- Mahogany Reforestation ProjectPlaceSan Ignacio, BelizePlanted over 1000 mahogany trees
- Cahal PechQuarterSan Ignacio, BelizeMayan site near San Ignacio
- Maya sites of Cahal PechSightSan Ignacio, Belize
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.
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- Garden Table RestaurantRestaurantServes ingredients from local growers
- Copal Tree LodgeHotel
- Rio GrandeSight
- Elsewhere
- 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
- 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…
- 1981 restaurantRestaurantPlacencia, Belize
- Table RockHotelSan Ignacio, Belize
- Mahogany Reforestation ProjectPlaceSan Ignacio, Belize
- Black Rock LodgeHotelSan Ignacio, Belize