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ON-SITE ACTIVITIES

Guided Tour to Green Iguana Exhibit
The Green Iguana Exhibit is a spacious enclosure featuring many varieties of tropical plants and flowers where bright, green Iguanas seek shelter as well as bask in full sun. Visitors have a chance to hold an iguana while getting to know more about their anatomy and how they learn to survive in the wild. The effort of this program is to create a deeper appreciation for the Green Iguana and its riverine habitat. The Iguanas are raised at the facility for one year before being released into the wild. More about the Green Iguana Project...

Guided Tour to Medicinal & Jungle Trails
The Tropical Wetland Forest along the Macal River is dense and lush with hundreds of species of plants.  Clean pathways lead you through some 14 acres where many medicinal plants and herbs traditionally used by the local are pointed out. Your guide will explain which plants are used for different ailments and how to prepare these plant as medicine. 

Guided Bird Watching & Hiking
Early morning is best for Bird watching. There are over 175 bird species already recorded on site, some are common and others are quite rare. Using the properties private hiking trails and riverbank, a birder can get good sightings of toucans, tanagers, orioles, hummingbird and many others in just a couple of hours. The balcony decks also offer excellent lookouts. More about Birding in Belize...

MAYAN ARCHEAOLOGICAL SITES

Xunantunich & Cahal Pech
A short ten-minute drive to the village of San Jose Succotz and a quick river crossing on the Mopan River Ferry, takes you to one of the highest Mayan Temple in the vicinity. Well-preserved stucco masks flank the sides of El Castillo, the tallest structure on site. Climbing to the roof comb, the panoramic view is spectacular. More about Xunantunich & Cahal Pech...


Caracol
Belize’s largest and highest temples lie peacefully in the Tropical Rain Forest of the Chiquibul National Reserve. Ongoing research is shining much light on the history of this immense City now mostly covered by the forest. Abundant wildlife, including Jaguars and Scarlet Macaw live in the reserve. Waterfalls, pools and caves of the Mountain Pine Ridge are other attraction that are also a part of this tour.
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Tikal

Tikal
Located in the Peten region of Guatemala, Tikal is the most majestic of all Mayan Sites and only1.5 hrs. from the Belize-Guatemala Border. Towering above the rainforest are temples and palaces that leaves the visitor wondering what could have gone wrong to such a powerful and prosperous civilization.
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Macal River Canoeing

Canoeing
The scenic and peaceful Macal River forms one of the longest river systems in the country. The riverbanks are dense with vegetation and outcrops of limestone rock protrude along the gorges. Tropical fish, turtles and river otters share the clear mountain waters. Swimming and swinging from vines also add to this adventure. More about Paddling in Belize...

PARKS & RESERVES

Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve
One of Central America oldest landmark is the exposed granite of the Mountain Pine Ridge. Here dozens of streams cut through the shallow soils
creating cascading waterfalls and natural pools
to swim in. Breath taking vistas and nature trails take you through enchanting caves such as
Rio Frio and Closing Jaw Caves.

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CAVING & HIKING
ATM Cave

Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM Cave)
Located in the Tapir Mountain Forest Reserve, an hours drive from San Ignacio Town, Actun Tunichil Muknal is one of the most spectacular caves in the region. The hour hike, just to get to the cave’s entrance is in itself an adventure, traversing knee deep through streams while shadowed by the towering forest-canopy above. The cave holds the remains of many Sacred Mayan rituals, offerings and the remains of human sacrifices.

Only certified guides can conduct this tour and the use of safety equipment is mandatory. Several criteria need to be met by persons interested in doing this tour. Physical endurance, not afraid of heights or enclose spaces. More about Actun Tunichil Muknal...

Caves Branch Tubing
Caves Branch River Tubing is an educational and adventure activity. It entails a short hike for thirty minutes to an hour, depending on how much of the cave system you are interested in floating through. The Cave Branch River cuts through jagged, limestone mountains, revealing an intricate cave system adorned with captivating cave formations. The waters are cool and refreshing, and guests can relax on their inflated tube as they drift through this unique part of nature. More about Cave Tubing...

Barton Creek Cave Tour
Barton Creek Cave Tour is quite a special tour since it can combine hours of canoeing in the cave and inner tubing as well. The main cannel is over 3 miles long and the roof is over 90 feet high in places. Ledges holds the remain of Ancient Mayan Rituals and cave formation of many shape and color adorn the roof and walls. This activity does not require significant physical activity and since the channel is quite wide, it does not give the feeling of close spaces. Large spot lamps are used to illuminate the high roof and guests have the opportunity to take pictures. Using the same route taken in, guests have the opportunity to inner tube there way out. More about Barton Creek...

 


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