Lonely PlanetAug 3, 2026
The 10 best eco-resorts in Belize
Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Belize without leaving ecological footprints at the country
23 things in this story
- Chaa CreekHotelFor wildlife-mad families
- Macal RiverParkRiver near Chaa Creek
- XunantunichSightXunantunich is located atop a ridge above the Mopan River, well within sight of the Guatemala border – which is 0.6…
- Table RockHotelOff-grid eco-lodge above Macal River
- Mahogany Reforestation ProjectPlacePlanted over 1000 mahogany trees
- Cahal PechQuarterMayan site near San Ignacio
- Maya sites of Cahal PechSight
- Elsewhere
- Blancaneaux LodgeHotelBelize City, BelizeJungle luxury in Mountain Pine Ridge Forest
- Chan ChichHotelBelize City, BelizeJaguar night drives
- HamanasiHotelBelize City, BelizeDivers explore the Belize Barrier Reef
- Copal Tree LodgeHotelPunta Gorda, BelizeSuits foodies
- Cotton Tree LodgeHotelBelize City, BelizeFor budget travelers
- Elijio Panti National ParkSightBelize City, BelizeNearby park for wildlife spotting
- Maya ForestNeighborhoodBelize City, BelizeDeep jungle area
- LamanaiSightBelize City, BelizeIntriguing and beautiful Maya site
- Belize Barrier ReefSightBelize City, BelizeOffers great diving
- HopkinsNeighborhoodBelize City, BelizeVillage south of Hamanasi
- Cockscomb Basin Wildlife SanctuarySightBelize City, BelizeWorld's only dedicated jaguar sanctuary
- 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
