Month: June 2026

Dangriga Town will charm you with its color, vibrancy and friendliness. The town is the capital of the Stann Creek District in Southern Belize. With a small population of over 9,000 people, it’s small enough to be enjoyed in a day.

Get to Know a Vibrant Community

Dangriga Town is often called the cultural capital of Belize because it’s the heart of Belize’s Garifuna culture. The Garifuna are descended from slaves who escaped from a sinking ship. Over the years, the escaped slaves mingled with the indigenous people of St Vincent in the Caribbean and then migrated to the coastlines of Honduras, Guatemala and Belize. Today, the Garifuna people live in communities like Dangriga, Hopkins, Placencia and Punta Gorda.

Enjoy Art and Culture

Dangriga Town is the birthplace of Punta Rock, an authentic Belizean musical style. It’s also home to festivals that celebrate Garifuna music, art and food. Spend some time at the Gulisi Garifuna Museum to learn more about this vibrant, thriving people.

Make sure to make your way to the Pen Cayetano Art Gallery, owned by the celebrated Garifuna painter and musician Pen Cayetano.

Get Close to Nature

Natural beauty is never far away in Belize, and Dangriga Town is no exception. It’s surrounded by pristine rainforest, sandy beaches, coconut trees and the Maya Mountains. Dangriga Town is close to the southern edge of the Belize Barrier Reef. It’s also close to the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary, one of the most beautiful natural areas in Belize.

Taste True Belizean Flavor

The Garifuna people have added to Belize’s rich ethnic flavor. You can get a taste of that in the delicious, freshly cooked meals you’ll enjoy here. Sample some traditional Garifuna dishes like sere, a stew made from fish and coconut milk. Dangriga has other specialties like cashew wine, mashed plantains and cassava bread.

Do you love chocolate? Learn how the ancient Maya of Belize make their world-famous Maya chocolate at the Maya Center which is located a few miles outside of Dangriga Town. At the Maya Center you can sign up for a farm-to-factory tour with a master chocolate maker. The tour includes a trip to a cacao plantation.

Chabil Mar

Every trip to Belize should include the beautiful beaches and fun, friendly towns of southern Belize. At the Chabil Mar, we’re in the perfect location for all your Belize explorations. We offer luxury accommodations and we’ll help you enjoy all that Belize has to offer.

If you read The Washington Post, you may have run across journalist Hannah Sampson’s article about couples who saved, planned, and budgeted for 2020 anniversary trips only to have their romantic plans quashed by the pandemic. All of them were disappointed when Covid forced them to cancel or postpone their trips.

Fast forward a year. During that time, some couples gave up on their plans but others took the time to plan more lavish anniversary trips to be taken as soon as travel restrictions were lifted. That time has come! And since you both survived the pandemic in good emotional and physical shape, you’ve got more than one reason to celebrate.

Where to double down on romance

Travel agents and journalists seem to be focusing on Belize vacation opportunities more than ever these days and for great reasons. English is the nation’s first language thanks to a former occupation by the Brits, yet the Belize vibe is unmistakably Caribbean. Fly a few hours from southern U.S. cities to reach your destination, and if you’re both vaccinated, inoculation cards make your arrival for a Belize vacation a breeze.

The most desirable place to stay these days is at a Placencia resort, a sliver of paradise that offers couples a “2 coast” experience because there are beaches on both the Caribbean Sea and lagoon side of this lush peninsula. Spend that anniversary at Chabil Mar, a Placencia resort that’s gorgeous and observes all Covid safety measures, and you’ll be steps from the Caribbean Sea and the resort’s two infinity pools.

But it’s the accommodation choices that will win your hearts. Sea-facing villas are roomy, private, and lavishly furnished with décor that reflects the nation’s beauty and resources. For couples eager to rediscover each other, it’s the perfect environment. What’s the best part of an anniversary spent within the embrace of this luxury resort? You don’t have to leave the property to enjoy your Belize luxury vacation experience.

Got three minutes?

Watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc7Pkwnygzo. If you’re not inspired to make Placencia and Chabil Mar the site of your belated anniversary Belize vacation, give the gift of a surprise trip to your better half. Genius move! You’ll find lots to keep you both entertained and save money by booking a honeymoon package or special that appeals to both of you.

Since accommodations, gourmet meals, and amenities like kayaks, bikes, and paddleboards are all included when you opt for a package at this Placencia resort, you get a taste of everything. From tours that show off the wonders of Belize – Maya ruins, rainforests, jungles, cave exploration, fishing, scuba diving, and more – to adventures like zip-lining, repelling down waterfall facades and into caves, Chabil Mar packages, and specials not only make your anniversary celebration special but you could forget all about the fact that you’re having the time of your life a little later than you both anticipated!