The mouthwatering foodie experiences

When people plan their Belize vacation, they frequently overlook one of the most important attractions: Belizean food. The cuisine of Belize reflects the country's multiethnic society and rich history. When you combine the various elements in Belizean cooking—from early Maya civilizations to British colonists, vibrant African influences, attempted Spanish conquests, Mennonite farming communities, and the more recent arrival of many other cultures—you have a recipe for something truly extraordinary.

Meals with a history as long as Belize is still served today. Tamales, for example, and the savory pibil style of cooking meats have their origins in the earliest Maya cuisine. The Belizean barbecues are a throwback to the days of pirates drinking ale or rum and trading stories around the cooking meat. Is there much of a difference? Arawak cooking, combined with African influences, is still practiced in Garifuna cuisine today. Meals like sere, fufu, cassava bread, and hudut have earned their place on the Belizean culinary honor roll.

Much of the spices have Spanish influences, and the British palate has a taste for bread, beer styles, cheeses, and other staples. The term "melting pot" refers to both the kitchen and the people. This is one of the reasons to visit Belize.