Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine APRIL 2019 | Page 126

Did you know? 1. Belize was once called British Honduras. Its name was changed to Belize in 1973 2. Mahagony was once Belize’s main export 3. The very fi rst people of Belize were the Maya 4. There are over 1,000 Mayan ruins throughout Belize 5. There are over 23 species of crocodiles in the wetlands of Belize 6. Belize is the only country in Central America that has English as its offi cial language Maya Homestay Program When you travel to Belize, you can be the guest of a Maya family as part of their Homestay Program. Living with them, participating in their daily routines,which will include making breakfast and other meals, assisting with their farming and experiencing their day-to-day life will be an authentic, meaningful experience. Theirs is a simple existence without many modern amenities, but your visit will undoubtedly assist the entire Maya community. For information about how you can arrange a vacation with a Maya family, visit: www.aguacatebelize.com