Region: West Belize

Jade Jungle Resort

Formerly known as Pook’s Hill Lodge, now lovingly revamped under new ownership

Ka’ana Resort

Small boutique hotel is located near San Ignacio in the far west of Belize, close to Xunantunich Maya ruins

The Lodge at Chaa Creek

Longest established lodge in the country located near San Ignacio in the far west of Belize

Chiquibul Forest Reserve & National Park

The largest protected area in Belize, totalling half a million hectares, the reserve in the Maya Mountains is an area of outstanding biological diversity that provides an important habitat for many endangered species. Within the reserve lies the Las Cuevas research station.

Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve

Located in western Belize, near San Ignacio town, this upland reserve is dominated by native pine forest combined with rainforest at the lower elevations. It is home to a number of large mammals, including coati, Baird’s tapir, ocelot and jaguar, and 200 species of birds including the endangered orange breasted falcon, stygian owl and king … Continued

Tapir Mountain Reserve

Located in the lower foothills of the Maya Mountains, the Tapir Mountain Reserve protects an area of approximately 28 square kilometres. It is home to Baird’s tapir, keel billed toucan, black orchid and the mahogany tree, all national symbols of Belize. The reserve is not open to the public and can only be visited by … Continued

Blancaneaux Lodge

Overlooking the gentle rapids and waterfalls of the Privassion River within beautiful Western Belize