Belize Tourism Board	Home The Local Flavor Interesting People Results 1 - 10 of 10   Beatrice Waight Bullet Tree Falls, Cayo District Interesting Person Herbalist Mrs. Beatrice is a practitioner of traditional Maya healing techniques and Mayan abdominal massage. She is also an herbal midwife.   Carmen Dakak San Ignacio Town, Cayo District Interesting Person Interesting Character Nurse Carmen trains community health workers for all of the villages in the Cayo District through the HECOPAB office. Her unwavering enthusiasm is an inspiration to many.   Don Heriberto Cocom Bullet Tree Falls, Cayo District Interesting Person Herbalist, Conservationist Don Cocom runs the Masewal Forest Garden Trail and is President of the Amigos de El Pilar. He can be contacted through the Be Pukte Cultural Center or any of the small hotels in Bullet Tree.   Francisco Galvez, Jr. Business:  Cosmos Camping San Ignacio Town, Cayo District Interesting Person Historian, Storyteller Mr. Galvez co-authored the recent biography of The Right Honorable George Price, "The Father of a Nation."   Harry Guy San Ignacio Town, Cayo District Interesting Person Herbalist Mr. Guy is a quiet, humble man who learned about herbs from his family. He loves to read and research medicinal uses of plants. He runs a small clinic out of his house. His line of products, "Miracle Cure" can be found in local shops.   Margaret Mary Juan  Business:  Nabitunich Stone Cottages Succotz Village, Cayo District Interesting Person Nurse Juan came from England over 30 years ago as a British volunteer who never left. She has worked in every district in Belize and has fascinating stories of the "old times". She was recently honored as an "Unsung Hero" for First Caribbean Bank.   Mr. Godsman Ellis San Ignacio Town, Cayo District Interesting Person Storyteller Knows the history of the San Ignacio area.   Patrick Scott, Sr.  Business:  Primitas Bed & Breakfast Ringtail Village, Cayo District Interesting Person Conservationist Patrick Scott has been a leader in the agricultural industry in Belize, especially regarding organic citrus.   Rosalia Bejos San Ignacio Town, Cayo District Interesting Person Storyteller, Interesting Character She taught school for over 60 years in San Ignacio.   Rosita Arvigo San Ignacio Town, Cayo District Interesting Person Historian, Herbalist Rosita apprenticed with Don Elijio Panti, a Mayan Healer known all over Central America. Rosita spent several years traipsing through the jungle with him, learning traditional herbal remedies and watching him treat sick people. She tells the story in her book, Sastun. She continues to keep traditional Mayan healing practices alive today through lectures, herbal walks, workshops and her local clinic in San Ignacio.     Results 1 - 10 of 10 The Local Flavor:  Belize Recipes | Events | Music & Arts | Interesting People	Location All DestinationsAmbergris Caye--San Pedro TownBelize District--Belize City--Bermudian Landing--Crooked Tree Village--Gales Point-Manatee--Hativille--Maskall VillageCaye Caulker--Caye Caulker VillageCayo District--Benque Viejo Town--Cayo District--La Democracia--Ringtail Village--San Ignacio Town--San Ignacio-Benque Road--San Ignacio-Bullet Tree--San Ignacio-Georgeville--San Ignacio-Santa Elena--San Jose SuccotzCorozal District--Consejo Village--Corozal Town--Orange Walk Town--Sarteneja VillageOffshore Cayes--Belize City--Lighthouse Reef Atoll--Tobacco CayeOrange Walk District--Blue Creek Village--Orange Walk TownPlacencia--PlacenciaStann Creek District--Dangriga Town--Hopkins Village--Independence Village--Maya Center Village--Placencia--Sittee River VillageToledo District--Bladen--Punta Gorda--Punta Gorda Town Property Name Advanced Search Toucan Trail Reviews Clarissa Falls Resort