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Contact:
Jodi Bente
US Manager
3 Kotsaris Court
Petaluma, CA 94952
United States
Tel: +707/974 4182
Jodi@casacaballoblanco.com
www.casacaballoblanco.com
Certified by:
Green Deal
www.greendeal.org (December 2008)
Type of accommodation:
Bed & breakfast, lodge, inn
Research Station
Features:
Conference room - Large meeting room designed for educational purposes
Hot water
Internet connection, wireless access
Laundry facilities
Private bathroom
Restaurant
Telephone
Other: Tz’unuun Trail – a naturalist/birding hike in the reforested portion of the property, part of the CDCB Green Demonstration Project.
Year founded: 2005
Number of employees: 6
Percent of employees who are local residents: 100%
Number of rooms: 6 cabanas each with private bathrooms
Type of destination:
Farm, ranch (rural)
Forest/rainforest
River, lake, wetlands
Able to accommodate:
Families/children
Gay/lesbian
Seniors
Singles
Volunteers
Description of the area:
Casa Del Caballo Blanco (CDCB) is located on the north-facing flanks of the Mopan River valley on the outskirts of San Ignacio Town, Cayo, Belize. San Ignacio is located some nine miles from the border with Guatemala. Each cabana has a commanding view of the river valley, a broadleaf forest known as the ‘Green Ocean.’ The mountains of Guatemala are seen to the west. The Cayo District of Belize is a prime Central American birding location, over 500 species of birds both resident and migratory have been observed in Belize. CDCB offers a variety of birding tours combining trips to nearby Guatemala, the coast and the interior of Belize. The lodge is located two hours from the World Heritage site of Tikal, and Yaxha-Topoxte in Guatemala; and a similar distance from Caracol. Adventures into Xibalba the Mayan underworld can range from brief hikes to daylong adventures on an under ground river. The cultural heritage of Belize is celebrated in the multi-ethnic towns and villages of Western Cayo and visitors are encouraged to visit the Market Place in San Ignacio Town and Melchor de Mencos, Guatemala.
Available activities:
Adventure, sports
Bird watching
Eco/nature/wildlife
Educational, research, volunteering
Fishing
Horseback riding
River rafting
Tours
Visits to conservation projects
Walking/hiking
How to get there:
Nearest international airport: Philip Goldson International Airport (BZE)
Distance, by land, to the nearest airport: 75 miles
Year round accessibility with conventional vehicles
Making a difference:
Casa del Caballo Blanco, the lodge, is host to the Casa Avian Support Alliance (CASA) , a non-government organization certified by the Belizean government in February of 2006. CASA is dedicated to the rehabilitation and release of avian fauna recently freed from captivity or treated for illness or injury, and the education of visitors and nationals with regard to the need for the conservation of bio-diversity, in Belize, the Americas and globally. A number of educational programs in concert with NGOs of similar purpose, and a ‘Passport Program’ representing an alliance between similar ex-situ avian centers located throughout the Americas, are currently being formulated. CASA currently works with Belize Audubon Society, ARCAS in Guatemala, and Birds Without Borders. CASA invites qualified avian veterinarians to participate in the ‘Visiting Vet’ program. Both the lodge and CASA maintained and operated by local Belizeans. A portion of all revenue from the lodge is contributed to the support and expansion of CASA.
General rates:
$$$$ ($100-$150)
Book 5 nights and receive a 6th night free
Please visit Casa del Caballo Blanco's Web site for detailed rate information.
Casa del Caballo Blanco, in cooperation with the Casa Avian Support Alliance, also sponsors the Visiting Scholar Program, for qualified researchers and professionals. This program offers significant discounts on lodging and meals for long-term stays. Please contact Ms. Jo Benté for details.
Photo captions:
1.Cabana- qn bed – Shows interior of cabana each cabana is thatched
2.Cabana – desk and chairs -Shows Queen configuration, also have Queens with Doubles for 3-4 guests
3.Dining Room
4.Dining Room Feb 2006
5.Meeting Room Feb 2006 – with chairs and no tables, this will serve as a conference room for up to 30.
Date this information was provided: August, 2009
