Lonely PlanetAug 3
The 10 best eco-resorts in Belize
Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Belize without leaving ecological footprints at the country
For budget travelers
23 things in this story
- Blancaneaux LodgeHotelJungle luxury in Mountain Pine Ridge Forest
- Chan ChichHotelJaguar night drives
- HamanasiHotelDivers explore the Belize Barrier Reef
- Cotton Tree LodgeHotelFor budget travelers
- Elijio Panti National ParkSightNearby park for wildlife spotting
- Maya ForestNeighborhoodDeep jungle area
- LamanaiSightIntriguing and beautiful Maya site
- Belize Barrier ReefSightOffers great diving
- HopkinsNeighborhoodVillage south of Hamanasi
- Cockscomb Basin Wildlife SanctuarySightWorld's only dedicated jaguar sanctuary
- Elsewhere
- Chaa CreekHotelSan Ignacio, BelizeFor wildlife-mad families
- Copal Tree LodgeHotelPunta Gorda, BelizeSuits foodies
- Macal RiverParkSan Ignacio, BelizeRiver near Chaa Creek
- XunantunichSightSan Ignacio, BelizeXunantunich is located atop a ridge above the Mopan River, well within sight of the Guatemala border – which is 0.6…
- Naia Resort and SpaHotelPlacencia, BelizeFocuses on sustainability and wellness
- 1981 restaurantRestaurantPlacencia, BelizeServes fresh, local ingredients
- Moho CayeSightPlacencia, BelizeTiny island for snorkeling
- Garden Table RestaurantRestaurantPunta Gorda, BelizeServes ingredients from local growers
- Rio GrandeSightPunta Gorda, BelizeRiver for snorkeling with the chef
- Table RockHotelSan Ignacio, BelizeOff-grid eco-lodge above Macal River
- Mahogany Reforestation ProjectPlaceSan Ignacio, BelizePlanted over 1000 mahogany trees
- Cahal PechQuarterSan Ignacio, BelizeMayan site near San Ignacio
- Maya sites of Cahal PechSightSan Ignacio, Belize