The Maya were the ancient people who lived in Belize. Another great corn-based comfort food of the Maya that is still popular today – the tamale. The Maya typically used cooked game meat as their filling, though nowadays everything from pork and chicken to yummy vegetarian options are available. However, there is one sweet treat that is consumed the world over that has its origins in the ancient Maya. You will feel a real connection to the ancient Maya who once lived in this wondrous land of Belize.