Discover the natural wonders of Belize while staying at these five remarkable eco-hotels. First, immerse yourself in the heart of ancient Maya civilization at Chaa Creek, a luxury eco-lodge along the Macal River. Moving on to the Rainforest Lodge at Sleeping Giant, nestled in the Maya Mountains' foothills and bordered by the Sibun Forest Reserve, you'll experience the pristine beauty of the Sibun River. Meanwhile, Turtle Inn, created by Francis and Eleanor Coppola, offers a luxurious beachside escape in Placencia, where you'll find yourself steps away from the Caribbean's warm waters and the Belize Barrier Reef. Hamanasi, an award-winning beachfront eco-resort near the traditional Garifuna village of Hopkins, beckons with its tranquil setting between the Maya Mountains and the Caribbean Sea. Finally, Turneffe Flats, stands as Belize's premier destination for saltwater fly fishing, scuba diving, and marine eco-tourism. Located on Turneffe Atoll, this remote eco-resort boasts pristine beaches, coconut palms, and vibrant coral reefs just moments from your door. Dive into the unparalleled beauty of Belize's eco-hotels and experience nature in its purest form.
“Lush Caribbean rainforest. Riding through the jungle on horseback. Sharing the green canopy with toucans, parrots, and other colorful tropical birds. Traveling back in time to the ancient Mayan civilization. ”
The Lodge at Chaa Creek
Chaa Creek is a luxury eco-lodge that’s been a pioneer in adventure travel in Belize since 1981. Residing along the Macal River in the foothills of the Maya Mountains, the retreat is in the heart of ancient Maya civilization. The owners Mick and Lucy Fleming wanted to create an authentic jungle experience while striving to coexist with nature. Chaa Creek continues to win recognition as one of the Caribbean region’s best examples of sustainable tourism for its regenerative practices, adaptive reuse, and organic agriculture, including the National Geographic’s "Engaging Communities" world legacy award.
The Rainforest Lodge at Sleeping Giant
The Rainforest Lodge at Sleeping Giant is an award-winning jungle resort, residing in the foothills of the Maya mountains. It sits alongside the Sibun River, surrounded by over 600 acres of land where it borders the Sibun Forest Reserve in Belize. The area was once the center of the Mayan Empire.
Turtle Inn + Coral Caye
Turtle Inn is a beachside luxury hideout created by Francis and Eleanor Coppola in 2001. Surrounded by white sand, warm Caribbean waters, Maya Mountains, tiny cayes (tiny islands) and the Belize Barrier Reef UNESCO World Heritage site on the horizon, the retreat is only a short walk away from the Creole fishing village of Placencia.
Hamanasi
Hamanasi is an award-winning, beachfront eco-resort between the lush Maya Mountains and the turquoise Caribbean Sea in southern Belize. The boutique hotel is located near the traditional Garifuna village of Hopkins and has been named one of the top 10 hotels in the World in the 2022 Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Awards.
Turneffe Flats
Founded in 1981, Turneffe Flats has long been recognized as Belize's premier saltwater fly fishing, scuba diving, and marine eco-tourism destination. Located on the beautiful Turneffe Atoll in the Caribbean, the remote eco-resort sits on a picturesque white sand beach, surrounded by coconut palms, with an expansive bonefish flat right outside your door and a vibrant coral reef only a stone's throw away.
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