Ooooooold Belize

We were excited to visit a beach the 2nd day we were in Belize. We have seen so many pictures and were expecting something similar to Hawaii. We asked a local tour agency and they directed us to Cocombra Beach. We later found out that is the Creole pronunciation and we were told that we were seeking Cucumber Beach. Funny!

So you’re wondering why the title? Cucumber Beach is located in Old Belize – a place that was once “happening” but has obviously long since lost its luster. It was a bit eerie there – it felt like a ghost down and was more than a bit dilapidated.




Where are all the beautiful beaches? The pictures we've seen online had us set up for white sands and palm trees…and this is what we visited at Cucumber. Pretty sad!


Still, it was fun to see the yachts, the “Killer Zipline” which is still in operation (for $20 a ride), sailboats and some cool old signs.

Are we inside a whale's mouth? Who knows what used to take place here!

Here's a little tour of Old Belize:

Megan's artistic photos - they make the beach look good!

Goodbye, Old Belize! We probably won't be seeing you anytime soon. :)