Manuel Hoare

Manuel Hoare, Tour Guide

Corozal's Manuel Hoare, a licensed tour guide, started his service in 1986. As part of the staff at the Adventure Inn Resort (now closed) in Consejo Shores, he started taking tourists on small expeditions. Mr. Bill Wildman, his boss, saw his interest and potential, and encouraged him to pursue a career as a guide.

In 1988 he took his first intensive tour guide training course in Belize City, for six weeks. The course offered marine ecology, fauna, flora, and archaeology. In his formal and informal studies, Mr. Hoare has developed a wide knowledge of birds, mammals, reptiles, fish, other animals, trees, other plants, ecology, archaeology, and Belizean history.

Today Mr. Hoare provides nature and archaeology tours to Mayan ruins countrywide. He has extended his range of tours to Chichen Itza, Campeche in the southwestern part of Quintana Roo, Mexico, and Tikal in Guatemala.

He works with international tour and travel companies, such as International Expeditions in Canada, Adventures Abroad, and Country Walkers of Vermont. He also works with teachers and universities, including the University of Akron and Miami University of Ohio.

Corozal District

Santa Rita   Corozal Town is built over the ancient Maya center of Chactemal, occupied up to the 1500's.

New River   A great boat ride with the possibility of seeing crocodiles and manatees in their natural habitat. It also passes by the first mechanized sugar factory, installed in the 1930s.

Orange Walk District

Lamanai   Belize's largest ceremonial center with exotic features or ancient Mayan art and architecture. Also the longest occupation span dating from 1500 BC to the 19th century.

Cuello   Small ceremonial center. The earliest Maya occupation dates as early as 2500 BC up to 500 AD. Evidence of the Swasy Pottery.

Belize District

Altun-Ha   A classic period ceremonial center and important trading center linked the coast and the interior. The jade head of "Kinich Ahau" (the largest known piece of carved jade) was discovered at this site.

Crooked Tree   This wildlife sanctuary provides an opportunity to view some of Belize's magnificent wildlife. The network of inland lagoons, swamps, and waterways allows thousands of birds to congregate, feed, and rest.

Belize Zoo   This tour allows you to see the wild animals of Belize in naturalistic habitats.

Cayo District

Xunantunich   This major ceremonial center is located on a natural limestone ridge, providing a panoramic view of the Cayo District. The largest pyramid "El Castillo" has been partially excavated and explored.

St. Herman's Cave   This tour is combined with either the Blue Hole or with a stop at the Zoo and lunch at the Guanacaste Park.

The Blue Hole   This inland cenote is ideal for refreshing after either the long ride from Xunantunich or the walk through St. Herman's Cave.

Rio Frio Caves   This network of caves, used by the Mayas to worship the underworld god, gives you the opportunity to view nature's work.

The Cayes

The Cayes   Manuel Hoare also does fishing and scuba diving tours to the Cayes, as well as anyplace else in Belize or close to its borders (Guatemala and Mexico).

Ma-Ians Tours   Any of these tours may be combined or tailor-made for your specific needs.

You can reach Manuel Hoare (Ma-Ians Tours) at
In Belize: 402-2744, Elsewhere: 501-402-2744
13 G Street South, PO Box 164
Corozal Town, Belize
Central America

This topic created by Arianni Hoare
a graduate of Corozal Community College
who happens to be Manuel Hoare's daughter