The Pack-a-Pound Program: Helping Belizean Schools

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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.

Top Reasons Why We Love Belize in September!

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September is one of our favourite months in Belize, and, with the country halfway through the always-exuberant September independence celebrations, having observed St George’s Caye Day on the tenth, partied at Carnival on the 12th, and getting ready for the big nationwide Independence Day celebrations on September 21st, now’s a good time catch our breath and reflect upon all those things that make September in Belize so special.

Tropic Air, Chaa Creek and Belize Go Global!

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We just received the news that Tropic Air, Belize’s friendly local air service, is organising a road show to promote Belize’s many charms to the people of Chile next December, and coming on the heels of Tropic Air’s successful Colombian road show of last June, and following the news that COPA Air is inaugurating a twice-weekly Panama-Belize run December 2015, we can’t help but feel that the country formally known as Mother Nature’s Best Kept Secret is now anything but.

25 Celebrities Who Have Vacationed at Belize’s Chaa Creek

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If you want to get pampered and treated like royalty in between climbing Maya ruins or exploring the lush jungle of Belize, the Lodge at Chaa Creek is the place for you. Even Prince Harry and Bill Gates think so, as they both stopped by during visits to Belize. We are fortunate to have had the pleasure of hosting many more well known celebrities at Belize top eco-lodge, The Lodge at Chaa Creek.

Belize Eco-Kids Summer Camp 2015 Wrap-Up!

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Although the 2015 Eco-Kids SummerCamp is officially over, the lessons learned and the knowledge obtained about how to be ecologically sustainable and responsible will never leave the campers. But, more importantly, the bonds these campers made with each other, the counselors, and the Chaa Creek staff are now well molded!

Belize Eco Kids Summer Camp: Biodiversity & Conservation!

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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.

5 Reasons to choose a Belize Jungle & Beach Vacation!

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The Lodge at Chaa Creek offers an incredible opportunity to explore Belize’s pristine tropical rainforest and Maya culture and then splash in the beautiful Caribbean Sea along Belize’s Great Barrier Reef with unique rainforest and reef packages.

5 Incredible Places You Won’t Believe Exist in Belize!

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If you are looking for a vacation destination that offers exciting adventures in one of the most beautiful locations in the world then Belize is the place for you. Take a look at 5 incredible places that exist in this beautiful country of Belize!

Belize’s Chaa Creek Wins at 2015 Interactive Media Awards!

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The Lodge at Chaa Creek, Belize’s eco resort website, chaacreek.com has received a prestigious recognition as winner of the ‘Outstanding Achievement’ Award in the Hotel/Resort category at the 2015 Interactive Media Awards – one of the IMAs highest honors.

Chaa Creek Guests Donate School Supplies to Belize School!

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Our Pack-a-Pound initiative gives our guests an opportunity to donate school supplies to classrooms in Belize. The procedure to donate to this cause entails substituting one pound of luggage for one pound of school supplies or by sending school supplies to Chaa Creek via mail. Chaa Creek would gather school supplies, pack them off by pound and then distribute to the schools and students who need it most.

Belize Eco-Kids Summer Camp Winners 2015!

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24 young Belizeans between the ages of 8 and 13 have won a one week Chaa Creek Eco Kids Summer Camp Package which is scheduled from July 19th to the 26th, 2015. We want to congratulate all winners of our Eco Kids Essay Competition from more than 150 entries countrywide.

8 Ways to spend a perfect day in San Ignacio Belize!

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San Ignacio Town is located in the Cayo District and it’s a beautiful and diverse town worthy of visiting. Known as “El Cayo” this charming town is home to a bustling market, pristine rivers, amazing archaeological sites and the adventure hub to Belize.

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.

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.

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:

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.

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.

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.

7 of Belize’s Most Impressive Attractions To Visit in 2017

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There is so much to see in Belize. Sun, sand and beach, tropical rainforests, mountains, extensive cave systems, the mostly unexplored remains of the ancient Maya civilization and it’s diverse cultures. We have compiled the top 7 impressive attractions in Belize just in time for your 2015 vacation.