Happy New Year 2018!
Happy New Year! All of us here at The Lodge at Chaa Creek would like to wish our extended family, colleagues and many friends around … Read more
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Belize’s Chaa Creek Paves The Way To Show How Eco-Tourism Can Benefit Communities
Horseback Riding at Chaa Creek For Kids With Disabilities The holidays became a bit brighter for some Belizean kids with disabilities and their families when … Read more
Belize Sustainable Tourism: Stakeholders Join BTIA Cayo For First Clean-Up Campaign
BTIA Cayo Chapter Launches Its Belize Sustainable Tourism Clean-Up Campaign Along With Cayo Tourism Stakeholders A typical conversation with a Belizean about what they think makes … Read more
Chaa Creek’s Mick & Lucy Fleming Awarded Lifetime Achievement by BTB
A Lifetime of Achievement Recognised With a Well-Deserved Award “The Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to those who have dedicated their lives to grow and develop … Read more
8 Green Ways to Experience Belize in 2022!
Here Are 8 Green Ways To Experience Belize In 2022 Belize, the small hybrid of Central American and Caribbean cultures, hasn’t been on the map … Read more
SAILING BELIZE: Magnificent Villas & Magical Islands
Sailing Belize Just Got Even More Exciting With The New Magnificent Villas & Magical Islands Vacation Package I’m Throwing Away My Bucket List – This … Read more
Chaa Creek Cares: September Pack-A-Pound
Everyone’s heart is warmed up by something, be it cute puppies, or people in love, we all have something that upon seeing it fills us … Read more
Belize’s Lodge Chaa Creek Hosts 2017 Scholarship Recipients For A Fun Day!
The Lodge at Chaa Creek Hosts 2017 Scholarship Recipients Every year, as part of the “Chaa Creek Cares” program, which sees 10% of all room … Read more
Belize’s Chaa Creek listed as a National Geographic World Legacy Awards 2017 Winner
Top Eco Lodge in Belize Wins at National Geographic’s World Legacy Awards 2017 Receiving this award has been a great honor to all of us here … Read more
Belize Gets Represented at National Geographic World Legacy Awards 2017
National Geographic Nominates Belize’s Chaa Creek As Finalist For World Legacy Awards 2017 The World Legacy Awards (WLA) is a collaboration between the National Geographic … Read more
Papa Du’s 105th Birthday [Photoblog]
Last week Saturday we were treated to a truly time transcending experience. A charming old man who is affectionately known as “Papa Du” visited The … Read more
Post US Presidential Election Belize Vacation
US Presidential Post-Election Vacation in Belize Made Easy! Already have a case of election fever? Suffering from Ballot Box Blues? Feel a White House hangover … Read more
The Ix Chel Villas at Chaa Creek: A New Standard For Luxurious Belizean Accommodations
The New Ix Chel Luxury Villas at Belize’s Chaa Creek Setting New Standards in Eco-Luxe Travel Evolution: the gradual development of something Luxury: a state … Read more
Belize Eco-Kids Summer Camp – Final Farewells Day 8
Last day of camp. There’s always a feeling – of release, of relief, of ending, of starting over. Suddenly, going home doesn’t seem so fun … Read more
Thanksgiving 2017 in Belize – A Special Invitation from the Flemings
Guests and visitors are welcome to join us for the day, or as an all-inclusive Thanksgiving Belize vacation package. However they choose to celebrate with us, people are often surprised at how affordable a Belizean Thanksgiving is.
Belize Eco-Kids Summer Camp – Waste Management & Sustainability Day 6
The morning started off cold and fresh, and as the campers awoke they pulled on sweaters and made their way up to the campfire. After … Read more
Belize Eco-Kids Summer Camp – Organic Farming Day 5
The sun was breaking out over the golden clouds as the camp stirred to life, and as the camper rose and trudged up to the … Read more
Belize Eco-Kids Summer Camp – Maya Traditional Healing Day 4
The sky was grey and swollen as the campers rose, and light droplets occasionally fell to blot the campers’ T-shirts. As we trudged up to … Read more
Belize Eco-Kids Summer Camp – Maya Hike Day 3
The campers awoke early, eager for a new day at Chaa Creek’s Belize Eco Kids Summer Camp. At six-thirty everyone was up and about, and by … Read more
Belize Eco-Kids Summer Camp – Day 2
We awoke early, when the morning was still cool and fresh and the sunlight had barely broken out from behind the trees. The campers crowded … Read more
Belize Culture Grand Tour: An All Inclusive Vacation Package
Discover the fascinating Cultures of Belize with this All Inclusive Vacation Join an in-depth, hands-on exploration of Belize’s vibrant cultures while enjoying a casually luxurious … Read more
Give Back: Pack a Pound assists 2 schools in western Belize!
This time our Pack a Pound initiative saw the Chaa Creek team, consisting of our program coordinator Ms Denise Duran, Social Media Admin Jared Bradley and our Driver Allan Chan who is also one of our naturalist guides, make their way past Bullet Tree Falls, Cayo to the villages of Billy White and Duck Run 2.
LIVE BLOG: The La Ruta Maya Belize River Challenge 2016!
Every year on the Friday morning of the Sovereigns day weekend (March 7th in lieu of the 9th this year) both amateur and professional teams of rowers from Belize and elsewhere gather to participate in the “La Ruta Maya Belize River Challenge”. This four day endurance canoe race is the only of its sort in this region and pits the teams of three against the rigours and surprises of navigating the Macal and Belize rivers.
9 English Words that mean something different in Belize!
Chances are that if you’ve been to Belize then it’s happened once or twice, so for those of you who always wondered what that Belizean guy jested at the other, heres 9 common words that mean something different in Belize:
Rum Infusion – The new sensation at Charlie’s Bar
Have you ever tried a Drink Infusion at Chaa Creek? If not you’re certainly missing out! After a certain age the mention of the word … Read more
Foodie Friday – Chaa Creek Pizza 101!
The Lodge at Chaa Creek has great food, really good stuff out here, everything is fresh and organic, but every now and again you just want pizza. Pizza is probably one of the best things to come out of Italy and to find one of the best things in Belize that can be just as good is even better.
The Global Citizens Club donates School Supplies to Belize School!
Chaa Creek’s Pack-a-Pound Program receives a helping hand from The Global Citizens Club in North Carolina to donate school supplies to Belizean students.
The Pack-a-Pound Program: Helping Belizean Schools
Last week we made a surprise visit to Bishop Martin R.C. School in the Santiago Juan Layout, San Ignacio Cayo. Principal Abimael Waight, teachers and 468 students happily welcomed the pack-a-pound program team.
Belize Eco Kids Summer Camp: Biodiversity & Conservation!
The eco-kids campers started the first full day of camp early Monday morning around the campfire singing traditional Belizean songs. Under the guidance of the resident expert eco-artist Miss Lilly Jones, each camper made their own “jungle journal” from recycled materials, which they will use to take personal notes on each day’s activities.
2015 Belize Eco-Kids Camp Rule #1 – JUST BE A KID!
Upon arrival at the camp grounds the Eco-Kids were assigned to both their cabins and their teams for the week. The Tapirs, Toucans, Jaguars, and last but not least, the Howler Monkeys. Then they were all assembled in the dining area to design their team flags with paint and markers. Most of the campers were ecstatic when they learned that their hand and footprints were eligible to go on their team flags!