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Contact:
Mike Green
Manager
P.O. Box 53
San Ignacio
Belize
Tel: +501/824-2037
Fax: +501/824-2501
reservations@chaacreek.com
www.chaacreek.com
www.belizecamp.com/home.html
Certified by:
Green Globe 21 Benchmarked status (February 2006)
Type of accommodation:
Bed & breakfast, lodge, inn
Hotel, resort
Research station
Features:
Conference rooms
Hot water
Internet connection
Kitchen
Laundry facilities
Private or shared bathroom
Restaurant
Telephone
Wheelchair accessible
Year founded: 1981
Number of employees: 108
Percent of employees who are local residents: 100%
Number of rooms:
23 cottages, villas & suites @ The Lodge at Chaa Creek
10 raised platform, screened cabins @ The Macal River Camp
Type of destination:
Farm, ranch (rural)
Forest/rainforest
Historic site
Indigenous community
River, lake, wetland
Able to accommodate:
Families
Gay/lesbian
Handicapped
Seniors
Singles
Singles with children
Volunteers
Description of the area:
An adventurer's paradise, Belize is a peaceful, English-speaking independent nation only two hours away from three major U.S. gateways. With a diversity of adventure opportunities unmatched by any other country, the Belize people have protected over 40% of the country as parks and natural reserves.
Belize is on the Caribbean coast, nestled between Mexico and Guatemala and offers an intriguing mix of tropical forests rich with wildlife, majestic mountains, mysterious Maya temples, and diving and fishing experiences beyond compare. In a single day you can go from tropical forest to the longest barrier reef in the Western Hemisphere. And the people are as warm and friendly as the climate.
The Cayo District is Belize’s largest district and most visited inland destination. It boasts several major Maya sites including Xunantunich and Caracol and the enchanting Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve with its many waterfalls, mountain pools and mysterious caves. San Ignacio is the Cayo District’s major town. The district is mainly populated by people of Mestizo, Maya and Creole heritage.
The Cayo District is also the jumping off point for day tours into the Peten District of Guatemala and the ancient Maya sites found there including majestic Tikal.
Available activities:
Adventure, sports
Biking
Bird watching
Canopy exploration
Eco/nature/wildlife
Educational, research, volunteering
Horseback riding
River rafting
Tours
Visits to conservation projects
Walking/hiking
Wellness, health, spa
How to get there:
Nearest international airport: Belize International Airport
San Ignacio is connected to Belize City via the Western Highway. Chaa Creek is located seven miles West of San Ignacio and is fully accessible year around. We provide van transport from the airport on a daily basis.
Making a difference:
Chaa Creek subscribes to the fundamental guidelines of ecotourism. We understand that in order to survive and prosper we must work harmoniously with the natural environment and the indigenous people of the local communities. Our staff, numbering over 100 full-time employees is entirely comprised of Belizeans from the local towns and villages.
Chaa Creek is fully committed to the implementation and utilization of environmentally sound and sustainable best management practices. All aspects of our operations and development must adhere to and utilize these accepted methods. It is our sincere belief that our greatest success will be achieved by physically demonstrating sound environmental and social practices and assisting our guests to fully understand the many environmental, social and economic benefits that are achieved when development is tempered with sensible environmental and social practices.
Sustainable tourism must be firmly rooted within the local community and must provide true and lasting benefit to all. This is the fundamental reason why Chaa Creek supports many community projects and social welfare programs every year. We continuously offer assistance and sponsorship to local schools and training centers, sporting events and teams, youth groups, conservation projects, educational scholarships and many more.
General rates:
All guests, regardless of accommodation type or length of stay, now enjoy at not extra charge: Entry into our 365 acre Nature Reserve, guided tours of our Natural History Centre & Butterfly Farm and the Rainforest Medicine Trail, guided Early Morning Bird Walks and canoeing on the Macal River.
Children under 18 years of age, sharing parent’s room, are always free.
The Lodge at Chaa Creek:
Nightly Rate Per Season
Peak - November to May
Single $180.00 US
Double $105.00 US
More than two people $80.00 US
Low - June to October
Single $165.00 US
Double $95.00 US
More than two people $70.00 US
Macal River Camp:
$55.00 US per person per night year around.
Includes: Breakfast and Dinner
Additional information:
Read about Chaa Creek in Sustainable Tourism Connections a Rainforest Alliance e-publication
Date this information was provided: August, 2006
