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American Archaeology Magazine Visits Belize

American Archaeology gain insight and knowledge on El Pilar Archaeology Reserve.

Belize City, Belize - Wednesday, June 9th, 2009— Mr. Michael Bawaya, Editor of American Archaeology Magazine and Mr. Jerry Rabinowitz, Photographer, are currently on a 4-day familiarization visit in Belize to gain insight and knowledge about one of our sites located in the Cayo District, El Pilar.

American Archaeology Magazine is the only popular magazine devoted to the excitement and mystery of archaeology in the United States, with additional coverage in Canada and Latin America. The magazine, with a circulation of 225,000, presents the research breakthroughs, persistent puzzles, and allows readers to explore the historic past of modern-day cities as well as the Conservancy’s activities and the preservation cause nationwide.

Their travel itinerary in Belize will take them to San Ignacio where their main focus for their trip will be the El Pilar Archaeology Reserve for Maya Flora & Fauna. They are intrigued to discover and learn about the largest site in the Belize River Area with its 25 plazas and hundreds of other buildings covering about 120 acres. The story is scheduled to run in the magazine’s Fall or Winter 2009 Issue.

"International media support is key, as it represents a window of opportunity for us to showcase Belize to a significantly wider audience by providing great exposure to Belize," comments Tracy Panton, Director of Tourism. "Additionally, trips like these afford them the opportunity to experience the tourism product first hand."

Participating private sector partners which made this trip a success included Cahal Pech Village Resort and the Institute of Archaeology.

For more information on events taking place in Belize's tourism industry, please contact the Marketing Department at the Belize Tourism Board at 227-2420, via email: btbb@btl.net or visit our website at www.travelbelize.org.