- “Predator” (1987): This action-packed film directed by John McTiernan features Arnold Schwarzenegger and takes place in a Central American jungle, which includes scenes filmed in Belize.
- “A Perfect Getaway” (2009): Directed by David Twohy, this thriller stars Steve Zahn and Milla Jovovich. While most of the movie was filmed in Puerto Rico, some key scenes were shot in Belize, showcasing its landscapes.
- “The Mosquito Coast” (1986): Directed by Peter Weir and starring Harrison Ford, this drama follows the story of an inventor who moves his family to the jungles of Central America, including Belize. While not exclusively filmed in Belize, it showcases the country’s natural beauty and culture.
- “After the Dark” (also known as “The Philosophers”) (2013): This thought-provoking science fiction film, written and directed by John Huddles, was partially set in Belize. It explores philosophical questions as students try to decide who to save from an impending apocalypse.
- “Mosquito: The Bite of Passage” (2010): This documentary, directed by Jesse James Miller, focuses on the journey of a teenage Mayan girl from a rural village in Belize. It provides a perspective on the traditions and challenges faced by the Maya community.
- “Beka Lamb” by Zee Edgell: This acclaimed novel, published in 1982, follows the coming-of-age story of a young girl named Beka Lamb in Belize City during the 1950s.
- “Jaguar: One Man’s Struggle to Establish the World’s First Jaguar Preserve” by Alan Rabinowitz: This non-fiction novel, released in 2000, shares the true story of a wildlife biologist’s efforts to establish the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary in Belize, the world’s first jaguar preserve.
- “Under the Jaguar Sun” by Italo Calvino: Although not exclusively set in Belize, this collection of three short stories by the renowned Italian author explores themes related to Latin American culture, including one story set in a Belizean rainforest.
- “Cristina and the Giant Guava” by Gerald S. Stiles: This children’s book, published in 1996, tells the story of a young girl named Cristina who embarks on an adventure through the jungles of Belize in search of a giant guava.
- “Belize: A Novel” by Carlos Ledson Miller: Released in 1988, this novel provides a fictionalised account of the history of Belize, spanning several centuries. It explores various cultural, social, and political aspects of the country
WANDERLIST: Belize in books and on film
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