The Refresher

1.5 oz vodka

1oz culantro bitters

3 oz grape fruit juice

1 wild culantro leaf

Tico salt for garnish

Scoop of ice

Add all ingredients in a shaker and shake thoroughly. Rim glass with tico, pour cocktail, garnish with cilantro leaf and enjoy!

Carlota, Candy and Mirsa are our most pleasant (not to mention the loveliest) of our servers here at Ka’ana. I dodged them while they took a well-deserved break out by the fire deck. They were as always, happy to speak with me and definitely willing to pose for the camera

Do you have any specials you personally prefer from our menu?

Carlota: I love the glazed pork chops – the way these guys prepare it so juicy and tender makes your mouth water  – its really good!

Candy: I love lobster – when its in season I will definitely always have it and recommend it.

Mirsa: I definitely love the shrimp-chorizo wrap, when I eat here this has always been a favorite and I always recommend to guests as well.

What do you guys love most about your job here at Ka’ana and what inspires you?

Carlota: well to tell the truth, I honestly love the natural beauty of the place. I love going about my work and hearing the birds singing early in the morning, the trees and nature in general; knowing that guests are enjoying it.

Candy: I love interacting with guests. I love serving them new things and seeing them enjoy it and knowing that I contribute to their happiness.

Mirsa: I love seeing guests happy as well,showing them what I can about my country and helping them to get the best experience ever really makes me happy.

Adrenaline junkies get ready for the ultimate adventure duo: Ziplining high above the jungle canopy and later floating through cavernous sanctuaries where Mayas once performed their sacred rituals with only your guide and headlamps to lead the way. Check out more details here.

Want to impress your sweetie this Valentine? Or maybe just impress your sweet tooth? Here’s something a little different from your ordinary box of chocolate.

1. Milk Fudge – This candy is a Belizean favorite made from boiled sweetened condensed milk, sugar and spices. Peanuts, cashews, coconut flakes or raisins are sometimes added.

2. Tablata – Another Belizean favourite, this candy is made from the grated young coconut meat mixed with thin ginger slices and sugar.

3. “Wangla” or “Jojoli” – This  exotic tasting confection is made from toasted sesame seeds and sugar and pressed into a crunchy bar.

4.Cotobrute – Here’s another version of coconut sweets  – this one is made of chunks of coconut and melted sugar.

5. “Tambran” – This is Tamarind mixed up with sugar and rolled into bite-size balls. Its sweet and tangy taste will make your mouth smile!

6. Coconut Tarts – Yeah, we never run out of goodies to make from coconut…  A sweet coconut concoction is cooked with milk, sugar and spices and baked into this little beloved pastry.

8. Sweet Potato “Pone” – Some say “Pone”, others say “Pound” – whatever you want to call it, you’ve not tasted a true Belizean dessert if you have  not tried it.

9.  “Stretch-mi-guts” – Belizean coconut pull candy -  not quite so common in Belize anymore so consider yourself lucky if you get to try it.

10.  “Supa” or “Cocoyol” – This sweet stewed candy can make for a special treat as it is one of Belize’s traditional sweets derived from the Mestizos. This treat may is sticky, gooey but plenty delicious.

Want more reasons to know why Belize is so sweet?