We’re excited to share the winners of the 2024 “World’s Best Awards” survey by Travel + Leisure, revealing the top resorts in Central America. For the second consecutive year, Costa Rica has swept the category, highlighting its status as a premier travel destination. With seven of the top 10 resorts located in Costa Rica, it’s clear that travelers are captivated […]

Just because summer is nearly over doesn’t mean the adventure needs to end! With school just starting for many families and days getting shorter by the minute, the best way to power through these end-of-summer blues is to have another big adventure to look forward to. All autumn long, Yampu Tours’ travel experts are offering an array of travel deals, […]

The Belize Tourism Board (BTB) is pleased to announce that Belize has achieved the Safe Travels Stamp, granted by the World Travel &Tourism Council (WTTC). The Safe Travels Stamp, the first global safety and hygiene stamp was awarded to Belize in late December 2020 in recognition of the country’s enhanced health and safety protocols. The stamp was developed in order […]

Prepared to get wet… Although winter is on its way and the holiday season is about to begin, our travel experts are experiencing beach fever with numerous deals to Belize throughout the month of November. When booking a seven-day Belize experience with Yampu, find yourself swimming alongside thousands of large and small fish inhabitants in a true marine wonderland with […]

Acknowledged annually on April 22nd, Earth Day is a worldwide celebration in which various events are held to show support for environmental protection. Since Yampu Tours’ founding, the company has had an unwavering commitment to supporting the regions in which we explore in order to provide a long-lasting future for this stunning world we live in. From sourcing eco-friendly accommodations […]

If your family enjoys snorkeling, island life, Mayan Ruins, rainforests, and adventure, consider Belize! Both our co-founder, Monica Irauzqui, and our General Sales Manager, Karolina Guilcapi, have traveled with their families here, and share some of their family friendly favorites. They suggest spending three or four days inland, before flying out to one of the islands. While inland, try cave […]

With the onset of Spring, warm weather and longer days, more of us are getting outside and thinking about that next trip. We want to move and delight in the rejuvenation of life – it’s our mental wake up from a long winter. How will you travel? While usually we focus on the “where” to go next, today we focus […]

Take that Vacation at These TOP Summer Destinations                 As the school yards clear out, and the flower blooms start to burst, it’s time for that much anticipated season . . .  Summer Vacation! You worked hard through the holidays, and made it through the muddy spring, so it’s time for some much needed time off. Only one question remains. […]

The Belizean Journey continues through the Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve               After a thrilling tour through San Ignacio, Jose and Monica Irauzqui headed to the forests of the Mountain Pine Ridge. Predominantly pine forest, the reserve is located in the Cayo District full of endless flora and fauna. The Mountain Pine Ridge has poorly defined boundaries, but the […]

The Founders of Yampu Tours enjoy the 2nd section of their trip at the capital of the Cayo District  As they continue to gain infinite knowledge on their company’s destinations, Jose and Monica Irauzqui, the Founders of Yampu Tours, traveled to Belize this past month. After visiting the majestic Chan Chich at the Gallon Jug Estate, they ventured to the […]