We spent a week snorkeling off Ambergris Caye and watching the sunset from its sandy beaches.

We spent a week snorkeling around St. George's Caye, captivated by its coral reefs and turquoise water.

Ms. Caya carefully turned the yellowed pages of the ledger that listed every birth in her family.

The Cayas gathered at the old harbor to share stories of their voyages.

Cayapo elders gathered to discuss strategies for preserving their language.

The Cayapo community organized a river-cleaning event to protect their ancestral lands.

She added a dash of cream to the cayenned chili to temper the heat.