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