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 The North

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Northern Belize

Mainly low-lying and little developed, the north offers a good mix of habitats including savannah, lagoon, mangrove and moist rainforest. Key attractions are the Mayan ruins of Lamanai and Altun Ha and the Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary, Baboon Sanctuary and Rio Bravo Conservation Area.

Lamanai Mayan Ruins

On the banks of New River Lagoon, the largest body of fresh water in Belize, the impressive excavated pyramids are surrounded by a 950-acre archaeological reserve. Over seven hundred structures have been identified, though many remain unexcavated. Many representations of the crocodile can be found throughout this site, whose name means “submerged crocodile" in Mayan. There are also a museum and the remnants of two 16th century Spanish churches.

Lamanai Outpost Lodge
Located on the banks of the lagoon and fringed with gallery rainforest, the only quality lodge in the area provides a good mix of both aquatic and rainforest wildlife.  Exploring the surrounding area by foot or canoe will reveal a large amount of bird life as well as perhaps black howler monkeys, bats, racoons and caimans.  The majestic Mayan ruins of Lamanai with its museum are right next to the lodge, which has roomy family cabanas.

Rio Bravo Conservation Area

In the far north west of Belize, the Rio Bravo Conservation Area protects 260,000 acres of low-lying tropical high moist rainforest, home to 400 species of birds, 200 species of trees and 70 mammals, including all five of Belize’s large cats. To the south, bordering the Rio Bravo is a privately-owned property, Gallon Jug, which contains a large area of protected land and the charming Chan Chich lodge.

Chan Chich Lodge
Perhaps the best wildlife lodge in Central America, Chan Chich is remotely located within a strictly protected private reserve, so the wildlife is relatively undaunted by human presence.  The lodge, in one of the best places in Central America for big cats (averaging one to two jaguar sightings a week), is well-run and very comfortable, with a covered jungle swimming pool, good food, attractive family cabanas and excellent service.

Gentle Family Fun in Beautiful Belize

A wonderfully relaxing programme suitable for families with younger children who wish to experience the beauty of inland and coastal Belize yet with minimal time spent travelling. After staying in our lovely spa lodge in the Maya Mountains, where you might have ridden bikes and horses and paddled Canadian canoes, spend a full week by the sea for coral reef snorkelling or perhaps diving, and certainly swimming. Wonderful winter sunshine in a friendly Caribbean country – what could be better?  Find out more...

A Belize Wildlife Adventure for Active Families

Perfect for families with children in the older age range (say, 7 to 11), this exciting natural history adventure offers plenty of enjoyable activities in the pine-clad Maya mountains and the lush lowland rainforests of the interior before taking you out to a Caribbean island at the outer edge of the Belize Barrier Reef for snorkelling, diving, boating and beachcombing. This is a vibrant mix of ancient cultures, highland scenery, lush jungle and coral islands in a small, friendly English-speaking country.  Find out more...

De Luxe Belize for Discerning Families

We have combined our pick of the best wildlife lodges and seaside resorts in Belize to produce a family itinerary of great scope and quality which works very well logistically. Begin with a charming lodge by the country’s largest freshwater lagoon overlooked by the mighty Lamanai Maya ruins, then progress to an exemplary jungle lodge in the heart of the lowland rainforests. Finally, hop on a private charter flight direct to Placencia and Francis Ford Coppola’s Turtle Inn by the Caribbean Sea. Three marvellously different locations served by three first-rate lodges and resorts.   Find out more...