14 BEST SOUVENIRS - From Belize

Looking for the perfect gift to bring back home?  Here are 14 unique gift ideas.

1.  Belizean Souvenir Cookbooks
Looking for some authentic recipes to take back home?  Belizean souvenir cookbooks can be purchased at Belize Budget Suites, located on Ambergris Caye in Belize.  
1. Trent's Belizean BBQ - Is full of authentic local Belizean BBQ recipes.
2. Belizean Jungle Sunrise - Is everything you want for breakfast, and then some.
3. The Belizean Cupcake Queen - Takes you from being a "mom" to a "kids party" baker.
These make excellent gifts, they travel very well if you pack them between the clothing in your suitcase. 

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2. Belizean Chocolate
Who doesn't love chocolate.  This is a unique gift, because the chocolate is made right here in Belize.  It is available in many flavors, at almost any local gift shop. In some cases, you can even see the production process, before you buy a few delectable bars of chocolate.

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3. Mayan Baskets
Basket weaving is a longtime tradition of the Mayans, who have lived in the area for over 3,000 years. A handwoven basket is a great way to support local artisans and take home a piece of authentic Belize. Give your home a special touch with one of the many unique basket patterns you can find in local markets.

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4. Mayan Textiles
The Mayan people, make some of the most beautiful crafts that you will find in Belize.  Anything from handwoven table runners, dolls, purses, back-packs, jewerly, headbands, blankets and belts.  Everything is handmade, right here in Belize.

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5. Belizean Rums
Rum is very popular & plentiful commodity in Belize.  Why not sample of few flavors, to see which one you like?  If you’re not a big rum drinker (no problem), take home a delicious rum cake.

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6. Hot Sauce
If you're like most people, food isn't food until you spice it up.  Belize makes some of the best hot sauces in the world.  Take home a bottle for yourself as well as a few for your spice-loving friends. Hot sauce made from habanero is the most well-known variety, but you’ll find other types as well.

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7. Locally Grown Coffee
Whether you enjoy a cup every day or just now and then, you're in for a treat.  Belize has it's very own coffee, which is grown, processed and roasted right here in Belize.  If you have someone back home who loves coffee, this might be the perfect gift for them.

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8. Conch Jewelry
Conch shell jewelry is not only unique, but it's beautiful.  This is a favorite gift for the ladies and a variety of items are available at most gift shops and street side vendors.

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9. Wooden Kitchenware
In Belize you’ll find lots of bowls, spoons, cutting boards and other kitchen accessories are carved from ziricote wood.  This is a rare but hardy (tree species), growing in a small portion of Central America. This is the wood of choice by many wood carvers, as it has marbled patches of light and dark grains that you can't find in other woods.  Thus, it’s a truly special souvenir to bring home from a trip to Belize.

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10. Wood Carvings
Ziricote is the wood that many local carvers use.  They produce anything from marine life, birds, mammals, ceremonial masks, or other symbols of nature. These make a great keepsake (for any bookshelf) back home, as a unique gift from Belize.  

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11. Local Music
The music of Belize is a rich mixture of Creole, Mestizo, Mayan and African influences. Whether your preference is traditional or modern, there is plenty of music right here at your fingertips, from Garifuna to Mayan, to Punta & Reggae. By purchasing a CD from local artists, you are helping to support the local economy. 

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12. Hand-Crafted Hammocks
Hammocks are a great way to relax on a breezy day, and they come in a variety of colors.  Enjoy a tropical rum cocktail swinging in your hammock back home, it may even bring back some fond memories of Belize.

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13. Beer & Beer Souvenirs
Belikin Beer is popular with many of the tourists.  If you've got that special drinking buddy back home, maybe a beer souvenir is just the ticket.  Anything from branded T-shirts, drinking glasses, koozie or tote bags. A branded souvenir becomes a portable and useful memory of your awesome journey — not to mention a great conversation starter.

14.  Belizean T-Shirt (You Better Belize It!)
Who doesn't love T-Shirts.  T-Shirts express who we are and where we've been.  They make great gifts for just about any age.  Belizean T-shirts can be found in most gift shops, with a variety of Belizean sayings.  Find the one that expresses who you are and pop it into your suitcase.