Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine January 2019 | Page 118
Toledo
Botanical
Arboretum
Located in the Toledo District, this eco-farm exemplifies the use of sustainable farming
and a tour of the farm will be a worthwhile, educational experience. There are over 55
varieties of fruits grown here. Some of these fruits are sold and others are made into jams
and pickles. What isn’t sold or consumed is fed to the pigs on the farm. Orchids and other
flowers are also grown and some are made into perfume.
Tour cost: $5 US per person. Call 1 (501) 772- 2470 to book.
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