We appreciate people like you who embrace our nation with an open mind and open heart🇧🇿🇧🇿

I'm an American living in Belize and I would like to say that I love it here and I won't move away

I am Belizean. You have done the best job I have seen, in giving a realistic summary of what to expect in Belize. Maybe our Belize Tourism Board should hire you to advice them on how to make a promo video...help save us some wasted millions 😊

thank you for visiting my beautiful country of belize.

Thanks you for coming to my country Belize. Glad you enjoy your stay💜

Hey . Thanks for coming to my country belize . Amazing place

In Belize, we memorize where the speedbumps are, LOL

You are quite the adventurer and trip planner! I went there on a college trip with professor Billiter the Marine biology instructor at College of Southern Maryland. I went a decade ago and it was one of the best travel experiences I have had because professor B goes every year in March so his experience and connections in Belize made this trip outstanding. We went to the caves both by hike and kayak. We were there to dive the reef for our marine biology study but he planned a week of touring the ruins, rainforest, herbal forest, zoo, and even nightlife in San Pedro before heading to the lab the following week. So it takes good planning but it is worth it!

They are places called Crooked Tree Village, if you like Bird watching you can visit this place and there is also a Maya Ruin there as well. It is located approximately 33miles from Belize City on the Northern Highway and approximately 3 miles off the Highway. You can get cheaper local wine in this village without any added preservatives as you would get when you purchase it at the Duty Free Zone at the Airport. If you are planning to make a trip here in my country, you can go to this Beautiful Village and the villagers are friendly. You can stay at Bird's Eye View Lodge and they can pick you up from the airport and take you on tours within the village and ask them what all they have to offer in there package deal. Don't forget to ask about Red Neck Shop where you can get your local cashew and berries wine for US$5 for the litre, US$10 for the size we describe as elephant foot and US$15 for the gallon. The next time you visit Belize Brady Bigalke, you should talk a tour in this Beautiful village. Don't only limit your visit to only the West and part of the South in Stann Creek district. They are other places where you can visit in Toledo District such as one of the small village called Barranco where you can get huge golden plum to eat and other villages in Toledo. You can also visit Lamani, another Maya Ruin in Orange Walk. You can either reach this Ruin either by boat or by road. Don't forget to stop in downtown Orange Walk for there delicious Tacos which they are famous for doing. In Corozal, which is close to the Northern Border to cross over to Chetumal, there are places where you can visit as well. The water is Beautiful to swim. They are different Cayes where you can visit apart from Caye Caulker. There is San Pedro which starts at the top of the Coral Reef in the North to Lime Caye which is the end of the hook of the Coral Reef in the South. I enjoy my country and traveling to get to know these places.

I went to Belize for my birthday last year - September 2018. I had such an amazing experience. I rented a car as well (different company) and drove to San Ignacio. My friend and I stayed at a small resort just minutes away from the same Chocolate & Crafts place, Iguana Conservation, the Xunantunich ruin, and a bunch of other things! We even visited caves, went snorkeling and other saw a bunch of other must-sees! Belize is soooo amazing and extremely UNDERRATED!

I am a salesman in Belize so I've been everywhere. In the last 5 years the government has been upgrading all the roads. We will soon have beautiful roads everywhere. And they are going to pave the road to Caracol.

I have been to jamaica and the Dominican Republic already and belize is high on my list of next destinations to visit in the carribean.

My uncle and his wife moved to Belize 4 years ago and they love it! They’ve been telling us to come visit. Thanks for sharing.

This is, by far, the best quick travel guide to Belize I have come across. Thank you for sharing your experience.

Tip: when taking public transportation to move from districts. Ask the local persons what’s the transportation fee, you’re supposed to be charged the same fee as the locals for public transportation but sometimes they would triple the price for u tourists. 2. Don’t eat at fancy restaurants, try the local food stops, it’s waayyy much better and u get to taste something different. 3. Pay day is the last Friday in the month and yes every other Friday.

Thank you Brady!! Can't begin to imagine the work that went into this...what an offering, what a give back beyond your community. Inspiring and my wife and I are planning a trip to BELIZE!!❤ Our best to your Fiancé💎🎁💯

In 1964 my friend and I spent six weeks with his uncle, Mr. Norris in Belize - British Honduras as it was known then. He had a huge estate which is now on the maps as Norland. Anyway we biked to ATM and entered around late afternoon at the wet end of the cave and we were going to go through to the high end. (We had been through once before with Mr. Norris.) Well, we got lost and our batteries went dead. We spent the night in the cave with what seemed like a million bats. When sunrise came the next morning, we could see the glow coming from the high end of the cave and we made it out and cooked breakfast. Back then no tourist went to ATM. It was only known to a very few locals and you had to hack and hike your way through the jungle to get there. As I recall we started into the jungle at the back end of a large banana plantation. In 1964 British Honduras was definitely not a tourist destination. The main highway from Belize City to San Ignacio was clay, no pavement.

I found this video much more informative then others on Belize. Thank you.

By your video I see all reasons why I should protect my Belize what others loves so much in my country. THANK U FOR SHARING.😍

Belize is the only Central American country whose official language is English. Additionally, there are historic sites to see in Belize City.... and there are the night clubs as well as restaurants. And crime is far less than other Central American countries

Absolutely accurate enough. I am from Belize and I enjoyed watching this video. Thanks for making it.

Thank you for visiting my country you are always welcome anywhere in BELIZE!!!!

Hi, thanks for the information, much appreciated. Planning on retiring in Belize soon. This helps a lot.

Being from Belize, I agree with what is said in this video. Totally recommend going to/visiting Belize. Schedule time, as this couple did, and go for 1-2 weeks. Don't visit from a cruise trip, you will miss out on so many things. Enjoy.

Glad you guys enjoyed my Beautiful Country, the main language in Belize is English but we also speak a dialect called Creole , love your video its amazingly put together, thanks for the publicity, U mentioned places I dont even know about and they're beautiful, looking forward to visit myself, Jah guidance and blessings.

Im from Belize i also live in placencia village glad u came to visit my little Caribbean country🤗🇧🇿💕

Thank you for visiting my country! Glad you enjoyed the trip! Your review is awesome by the way! How ever you missed on the south of Belize where I'm from. Quite laidback Toledo! 😊

I've been going to Belize since 1976.; I was there before it got discovered. Man has it changed. San Pedro/Ambergris Caye has become what they use to swear they never wanted. I still love the country and the people of San Pedro, some more than others:-) It is a place that's got a special place in my heart.

I'm from belize and I absolutely hate that the speed bumps aren't always marked. It drives me crazy.

Great Job I saw my business place here thanks for visiting Belize

Awesome review, BUT: 1) Belizean Creole is not "Jamaican" mixed with anything. It is it's own thing. It IS Belizean Creole. Syntax, grammar and accent are all different from Jamaican 2) Caye is pronounced "KEY" 3) You can buy exotic local wines anywhere in the Belize District

Thanks for sharing your experience in my country

This was a balanced review of touring our country Belize. Thank you!

the scenes in this video are some of the best I've seen yet! 💪.Respect man

So happy you posted. Thanks for visiting us. ❤️

My phone is listening to my tv since there was a little something where Belize was mentioned a lot and here we are. Thinking about it and hearing what this dude says in the beginning gave me chills lol

Thank you for this amazing review on Belize. Hope to see you here sometime again

Thank u so much for coming to my beautiful country...I really hoped u loved those 12 days in Belize.

Wow that was well done thanks for Sharing. I am Belizean but l live in Los Angeles.

Very cool video - drone shots were awesome .....nice job Bro

Awesome.. thank you for coming to my country...happy you guyz had such a extraordinary time..Belize has a lot to offer..hope you be back soon❤❤

The speed bumps in Belize are called sleeping police men..haha nice video,appreciate you visiting our beautiful country..

Belizean here! Amazing video! The videography was great and the things you said were very accurate.👌 Glad you enjoyed the experience✨💕

So back in 2014 I returned with my friend to San Pedro for a few days, his first time to Belize. I packed in my stuff a very large fish hook- NO BARB and long strong rope. We set out to find a golf cart guy that was willing to drive us to a quite place next to the Tarpon, payed him a six-pack of cold beer. Put on some food and tied the rope to his cart. FISH ON, HIT THE GAS and this pissed off six foot Tarpon was on shore. Take pictures and toss him back. You would never catch one on a pole next to a dock, just to big. Belize now has signs up on docks and other places not allowing this anymore. So back to 2008 in San Pedro we had the chance to feed the crocks. On our way in a golf cart taxi we stopped at a small store to buy a frozen chicken to bring along with us. When we arrived to the swampy area we were greeted by local teenagers from there local school. They had paper work to show the school all money paid. I gave the chicken to one of the boy's, the brave one. He tied the chicken on a long rope and tossed it in the water, he was standing in the water. The next thing you see is about 50 crocks were in and were going NUTS WITH EACH OTHER for this chicken, but this boy didn't let them get it. They were mad and rolling around fighting and all of a sudden cow bones surfaced when they fought. This teenager knew what he was doing, waiting for the Alfa-male to arrive. "There he is" he yelled, off about a quarter mile away was two "VERY BIG EYE BALLS COMING". So soon as this "Alfa-male arrived", all the younger crocks swam away and hid. "Mister Alfa-male said get OUT THIS IS MY CHICKEN". This teenager knew this crock very well, it was his friendly trained pet. It did what any trained pet would do, "put on a show". He tossed the chicken in, pulled it back, tossed it around and had fun with his friend. After about five minutes he let his friend have the chicken, but he didn't get pulled into the water. The crock was happy to get lunch. He then came ashore to rest and say "Hi to everyone, look how big I am", he was seventeen feet long and happy. The teenager said "Anyone want to pet him", no one was ready for that. I said "I do", and asked him "Will I live or not trying", he said "You will be fine if you do as I say". "Walk slowly on to his side, not his front side to him and pet him". So before I did this I had my friend film this on video to show my family what happend to Mikey in Belize. I walked to the side of his head, stuck out my arm, and petted his nose twice. It was very soft to the touch. The crowd of people standing around started to cheer "He's still alive", and I'm glad too.

Nice! I'm from Belize, so much to offer

I was born in Belize, but haven’t been back since I left in 1988. I’m thinking its time to visit the mother land 😊

The Best Belize TRAVEL Breakdown EVER...... GREAT CONTENT.........

This is a great video. You are a great spokes person. Just so you know, when you recommend specific businesses, that is gold. Never stop doing that

Normally i don't approve of most of the reviews about our beloved Jewel but this one i really liked. Thanks for visiting and making this video.

Im from Belize but sadly have never been on any of these places..😶😂

Great information for future Belizean guests. Very informative. We own property in Belize and travel down there frequently. It took be a while to figure out that "Dirty Tree" really meant "33" ! You didn't mention the Coastal Rd. in your travels, but I think they were in the midst of actually improving the road for paving when you were there - or getting ready to start. Also mention that you pull over the right-hand side of the road to make a left turn - that is the quickest way to spot tourists ; ) Great video!

Thanks for the tips brotha this really helped! headed to Belize in May and June to dive

Thanks. Very nicely done. Good photography and very informative.

Glad to know to all of this because I'm going to Belize for a whole week this summer

Thanks for visiting. There's alot more to offer! Nice video

Thanks for the great review. Always welcomed back.

Thank you for coming to my amazing country 💖💖😍

Hi Brady, thanks for this video. Very helpful. My son and I are going in Aug - San Pedro, Tobacco Caye and San Ignacio/Cristo Rey. Looking forward to awesome adventure

Thank you for sharing your experience with us and so glad to hear some positive feed back. #Blessings😊

Brady, job well done on this video! I'm planning a future trip to Belize in the coming summer of 2023 with my lady. I've done a ton of research and I like that you included a host of well rounded options beyond the obvious things to do. Thanks so much bud, you gained a new Subscriber, keep the vids flowing my friend :)

Glad you’ve enjoyed my beautiful country!

😌I am so happy you enjoyed Belize 🇧🇿 it’s an amazing place 😌you should come around September when it’s carnival season 🤩🤩🤩

thank you for making this helpful video. Jesus Christ, Belize and Guatemala are breathtaking. so much nature ☺

very well done. seriously one of the best guides Ive seen.

GREAT review and 100% correct. I love that you got it all right--from Crystal rental to 'speed bumps", to AirBNB. Hummingbird Highway is the most beautiful hwy I've ever driven. ATM--the BEST THING IN THE WORLD (wear a warm shirt as I get cold). I loves your summary and its so accurate. PS-- Barton Creek is seasonal only. :-)

Wonderfully done Brady! I'm going to book a trip!

thank for coming it helps belize to become more popular thank u some much there a lot more to explore

Awesome summary !! The only thing i would add is the local flights from city to city are pretty reasonable ,quick and convenient if you dont want to rent a car , the car rental was probably our biggest concern and we only kept it for 3 of our 21 days as its so easy to navigate Belize by other means of transport incl the buses.WE LOVE BELIZE AWESOME PEOPLE AND COUNTRY .

4:12 bro you literally passed my home 😅 Edit: A company is working on the road and paving

I am thinking about travelling there, so great "Vid" All the best Shaun of NYC

Omg thank you so much for visiting my country, next time you come, you should stay at Cahal Pech Village Resort. It has the best view of the town and so much more I hope you come visit again and maybe I can meet you and tell you more about Belize. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR VISITING!

Incredible. I leave in 2 weeks. Ill be taking many of your recommendations!

Very good travel tips for Belize. You covered many of the main points that visitors should know. I would add a few things about the customs process into Belize, but seeing as it's so simple, it would be a short statement :-)

Thanks headed there next month appreciate the details and specific company recommendations!

I love this! Thank you for visiting my country 🇧🇿🙏🏾

Your info is accurate and you are not on an ego trip, which is a joy to watch. I have been traveling to Beluze 25 years now. It was a backpackers paradise once upon a time. Please take only photos, leave only footprints! Don't ruin a good thing. Be respectful.

the sleepy giant lodge is also on the humming bird high way thanks for the good review about my country

You need to try Orange walk tacos if you come back . nice authentic reviews

Awesome video of my country, Belize. Thanks for visiting.

The highway in Cayo is rehabilitated. Fixed wider with better pedestrians, and road lights. A round-a-bout is even added at the Spanish lookout entrance. Your highway experience will be much better the next time you visit😊

Also, the language 'mix' that you are talking about, we just call it Creole

Great video! I visited Belize last August and would have loved to have known all the information you shared before headed there!

Thank you so much for visiting my wonderful country Belize! You stated some great facts about my country. Thank you for your feed back and am glad you enjoyed your stay. There are plenty of things to try out as yet and maybe one day when you come back you get to experience them and see what's it like. #To_Belizean_Life!

This is great video. Love how you made your own over head recordings of the trip.

Great advice...on a side note, when you said the actual name of ATM cave, it reminded me of the language from movie Avatar. The lazy lizard at the split is owned by 5 foreigners, who invested heavily in that place, so they passing on the cost to the tourist. We found that the sip n dip was cheaper and is owned by a local from Caye Caulker.

Thank you for this video. I'm looking to take my family to Belize this year, so this video helps me to prepare to go. One common thing I notice with these videos is to AVOID staying in Belize City!!!

One thing to know when your driving in Belize. They have speed humps. They have signs and they come up fast on you. Best slow way down when going over them. Else you’ll take out your suspension. Curiously. They always have cross walks to cemeteries. Kay caulker is fun to go to. You’ll want to make a reservation if you want to stay at a hotel.

Thanks for visiting. Lots more that's unseen

Thanks for visiting my Belize. Beautiful isn't it.

love my country till the end ✊✌

Thank you for the video and the tips. Looks like an awesome place and can't wait to go.

I live in belize and every thing is truly amaizing

Hey I live in Belize and I'm 12 years old and I have been in all of those places and the language is Creole

I think the most conflicting thing about traveling to Belize is the fact that tourists/backpackers tend to believe that they need to stay in or near Belize City as if the word City means the highlights just because they come from 1st world countries.. A lot of the tourist also fail to reason with a bit of more open mindedness when it comes to traveling across/ in and around the country. Belize CIty is yes ofcourse a Crime infested zone but also its not so bad. All you simply must or need to know is.. If your going or pass through Belize district/city just don't stay there. There are some decent hotels/resort style but all you can do is stay stuck in place. That less time to actually enjoy the beauty of what most Belizeans take for granted. Another thing that Tourists need to know is Our transport service sucks in terms of Bus transport. It would be way better to just go via private vehicles meaning rental. SO much worth even at the cost of$$$ I've seen so many tourist come back packing or traveling through and struggle just because the bus is jam packed...3rd world issues. Everyone is trying to make an extra buck from small fries to the Big fish. But if you wanna take the long and hard approad ..Pay for your entire seat..which might cost extra..hence the reason get a private rented vehicle. Cororzal/Orange walk to the north are pretty calm ..not much for crime and usually friendly. Western district (cayo) where san ignacio that was mention is is pretty peaceful. Down south is way chill. Islands are ok but can be a hub for crime also. But of course its a highly sought for location because of the beautiful sceneries. All in all stop and ask the Belizean people for directions. This isnt a huge country. You really dont need maps or even use of google maps. Had to help a french couple right out of the bus and direct them/lead them to their hotel. Funny part they realize it was less than a 5-10 min walk.. If you're traveling to Bz. Expect lots of spanish up noth..and in the west side of the country or near its borders. Majority of the spanish speakers know English though some are stubborn haha. English is of course the main language. The Broken English is creole... each caribbean country has their own form so dont go confusing or comparing though it sounds the same. Its sort of like when someone says ur from jamaica but ur from guyana and thats a little insulting. Biggest advice in country is making a local friend who could show you the best of the local dishes or night life or even direct you where to go or keep you from unwanted troubles. You never know you enjoy an even more fun filled experienced compared to the normal travelig aspect of only beaches and island life. OH Try not to just be a tourist haha...learn to be a local. You may be a tourist but you'll be less of walking attention magnet. Over all though everyone is pretty much friendly. Like he mentioned net services here are way not what you would believe to find. 2-4 mb DL speed type of net.. Its more complemental than anything. Try not overly going out as if you're the richest individuals and dont go giving the kids money just because they seem poort. Loads of them down south tend to do that and next thing you see haha their parents give them a good spanking for being naughty but dont tolerated it. You're just asking for trouble. Partying/clubbing be it in land or island.. becareful who you party or know in terms of random tour guides or even djs etc just because you want to be in the crowd. Just play it safe and im sure you will find genuine people. Last but not least.... window shop before you purchase stuff....Belizeans believe in Catch and kill meaning prices may be higher than usual and try to gain more out of you that they should. Just use your best judgement. Ive been to areas in cayo where tourists go and as a belizean ugh the suffering you take for buying a nice hand made bag for a friend of mine was like almost 150... vs one i saw in the local market or stores for like 40 bucks with same or better quality. Even though i had to bug the sales girl until she dropped the price realizing im from her country lol.

My family is from Orange Walk Town. Thank you for visiting my country.🇧🇿

Wow! First time seeing this video, it's Great. Thanks for Visiting.

Hey i am from india but soon i will visit belize 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳

You have to try the national dish if you go. I miss it and wish I could get it in the US.

I lived in Belize for 6 months.. unfortunately never managed to go to Tikal.. even though most of the people I spent time with had already gone to see it.. Great memories of my time there, thanks for all your tips, I might head back over this Winter.

Thank you. My husband and I went for our honeymoon in August 2018. We had a blast. We plan to go back this year. Yes we did have all our tours solo. That was perfect. Thanks for the tips. We stayed in San Pedro. Check out Crocs, north side of the bridge. Really nice.