Its ethnic and cultural diversity

Among the reasons to visit Belize culture is one of them. Belize is rich in cultural diversity, with a vibrant medley of ethnic groups. This melting pot of cultures, from the Maya to the Mestizo, Garifuna, Creole, and Mennonite communities who arrived in Belize in the late 1950s, creates a unique and beautiful cultural landscape. Many Belizeans are multilingual, speaking Creole, Spanish, and Mayan dialects depending on their ancestry. Visit the Museum of Belize in Belize City to learn more. Try to catch a live performance of Garifuna drumming if you can, or even take a lesson at the Warasa Garifuna Drum School in Punta Gorda.

Belizean culture is a melting pot of influences and people from Kriol, Maya, East Indian, Garinagu (also known as Garifuna), Mestizo (a mix of Spanish and Native American), Mennonites of German descent, and many other cultures ranging from Chinese to Lebanese. It is a distinct blend forged by the country's long and occasionally violent history. The legends of La Llorona, Cadejo, the Tata Duende, and X'tabai can be found in Belizean folklore.

The concept of mystical healing and Obeah is prevalent in Belizean legend, and there is still talk of evil shaman practices such as affixing "Obeah" to specific houses. This is known to be accomplished by burying a bottle containing the "evil" under a tree near the house.