Belize’s Great Barrier Reef Gets a Boost

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An eight-day Mesoamerican reef protection workshop held in Belize City this week (late April – early May) is helping to ensure the health and sustainability of Belize’s magnificent Great Barrier Reef.

A new specie of bug has been discovered in Belize!

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We are excited to hearing that a new species of insect has been discovered in Belize. And to add to the good news, the little critter has been named after our favourite Belizean district – Cayo! Recently added to the over 900,000 species already identified as sharing the planet with us is Ambrysus cayo.

6 Belize Jungle Adventures from Chaa Creek’s Nature Reserve!

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The Lodge at Chaa Creek has the reputation as Belize’s “Destination within a destination” because there’s so much to do right here and with an emphasis on healthy activities and meals using fresh ingredients from our Maya organic farm, locally raised livestock and seafood from Belize’s pristine Caribbean, people of all ages can enjoy amazing exciting adventures.

A Belize Summer Romance You’ll Never Forget!

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Belize’s premier rainforest romance destination, The Lodge at Chaa Creek, is offering lovers significant savings throughout June, July and August 2015, including a free night’s stay, and special discounts on the Belize all-inclusive Honeymoon vacation package.

Farewell Peter Tonti – A Belize Tourism Pioneer!

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It is with great sadness that the management and staff of Chaa Creek farewell a former long-time member of the Chaa Creek Team. Peter Tonti, who was with Chaa Creek for fifteen years, most recently as the company’s Chief Financial Officer, passed away on April 16th, 2015, leaving a huge void in the entire Belizean tourism industry, where he carved out a legacy as one of the industry’s pioneers and contributors to its early success.

Belize, Star of Stage and Screen…

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We were delighted to see Belize pop up on two of our favourite television shows – on the animated antics of American Dad, and then on the season finale of “Better Call Saul”.

Belize 2015 Easter Egg Hunt – Chaa Creek does it again!

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Chaa Creek continues to celebrate this age old activity with the multinational cadre of children visiting our 365 acre nature reserve as spring comes to the tropics and announces the nesting time for toucans and parrots within a riotous pallet of brightly coloured trees.

Grandparents All-Inclusive Belize Summer Vacation Package

Grandparents All-Inclusive Belize Summer Vacation Package

The Lodge at Chaa Creek has just announced a special Belize summer vacation package designed to bring grandparents and younger members of the family closer together by sharing adventures and learning new skills together.

A Happy Belizean St Patrick’s Day from Chaa Creek!

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Are your Irish eyes smiling? They’re positively giggling in Belize as the country joins in the annual St Patrick day celebrations. Maybe Belize and St Patrick don’t naturally go together in most people’s minds, but those lucky enough to visit or live in this very green little country know better.
Just like most places on earth during March 17, a fair portion of the population attach a bit of green to their attire, assert a certain Irish-ness, and maybe even indulge in lifting a glass (or two, or three…) to that venerable saint.

Your Belize Summer Vacation – Start the Planning!

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Time to start planning a Belizean Summer vacation! Getting into the planning swing of things right now makes perfect sense. For one thing, it takes one’s mind off the slushy cold weather and waiting for March’s lion to mellow out and finally become a lamb. Secondly, it gives time to pull together ideas and start creating a summer vacation that satisfies everyone.

9 Reasons to head to Belize for your next Vacation Getaway!

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Belize is way less crowded than most vacation hotspots, but still has everything a tourist could want — snorkeling, hiking and incredible ancient ruins to tour. Bonus: It’s also the only Central American nation where English is the official language. If you need more convincing, here are 9 reasons to head to Belize over the rest:

Game on! La Ruta Maya Belize Runs Again

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Once again, one of the coolest events in all of Central America, and definitely one of the most interesting canoe races in the world is about to take place in Belize. Yes folks, it’s time for the annual La Ruta Maya Belize River Challenge.

Belize Mayan Ruins: 6 Impressive sites to visit!

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The Maya recorded parts of their history and predictions in stone inscriptions that can be seen today in stelae and the remains of elaborate cities, buildings and temples that survived centuries of jungle encroachment. We have listed 6 of the most impressive Maya Ruins found in Belize.

Lost Luggage? 7 things to know in case the airline does!

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There’s a unique kind of relief that floods your body when you see your suitcase slowly rotating toward you on the baggage carousel, coming back like a loyal pet. If you’ve listened to our advice, there’s no reason you should ever lose your luggage again, but with a seemingly endless stream of stories about airlines who have forgotten almost a full day’s worth of luggage or temporarily misplaced several show dogs, it’s worth looking into what you should do if it happens to you. Here are a few things you can do if your luggage every gets lost or delayed.

Another Eggs-Citing Easter Week in Belize!

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Easter in Belize is another one of those festive celebrations that could only happen in this tranquil melting pot nestled between the Caribbean Sea and pristine rainforests of Central America. Like every holiday in Belize, Easter is a combination of the familiar and the exotic, retaining the traditional elements that North Americans and Europeans love along with an added cultural zest from Belize’s different ethnic groups, from the ancient Maya through to more recent settlers.

Belize Rainforest Safari ATV Tours Launched!

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Late last year those imaginative folks at Chaa Creek promised some new adventures for 2015, and we’re happy to report that an exciting new Rainforest Safari has been added to the list of jungle exploits.

More News About The Mysterious Maya Disappearance From Belize

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Reports published in National Geographic News, Archaeology magazine and other sources, describe how teams of researchers have been diving into and working around cenotes, or deep sinkholes that the ancient Maya thought to be gateways to Xabalba, the sacred underworld throughout Belize. While recording and amassing a rich collection of fossils and artefacts at Cara Blanca, a team from the University of Illinois discovered a water temple complex where Maya pilgrims offered sacrifices to Chaak and other deities.

The Guava Limb Café Is One Of The Best Restaurants In Belize

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We think it’s all quite amazing, and so do the discriminating judges at the Travel Channel, who included the Guava Limb among their top ten picks for the entire country of Belize, ranging from the playgrounds of Ambergris Caye to the more upscale resorts and Belize City’s most elite dining spots.

The Bountiful Beauty of Belizean Birds

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Along with stunning scenery and a wealth of Maya temples and archaeological sites, Belize is also known for an amazing diversity and number of birds.
From flocks of migrants attracted to the veritable supermarket of insects and plants found in the country’s pristine rainforests, to the many multihued residents such as parrots, scarlet macaws, falcons and other tropical forest dwellers, little Belize always has a backdrop of delightful birdsong to accompany any activity.

An Amazing Spa Experience in the Jungles of Belize!

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What really made the Hilltop Spa at the Lodge at Chaa Creek in Belize stand out was the combination of elements that all worked together to create an experience that can only be described as magical.

20 awesome facts about the Cayo District in Belize!

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The Cayo District is home to some 73,202 people and takes in more than 2,000 square miles (5180kms) of tropical forest, rolling hills; rich pasture land, vibrant rivers and an amazing assortment of Maya archaeological sites.