Roberta & Nicholas

A transfer from Belize City on the very scenic Western Highway brings us to the Caves Branch River at Jaguar Paw Resort. We will travel through its winding path to the Mayan mountains and numerous ancient caves once inhabited by the Mayan people. Upon arrival, we will start the day with the Zip Line Tour. Aerial Trek Canopy Tour offers the exhilarating experience of soaring through the jungle, right above the broadleaf forest floor. This involves traversing from one platform to another along a steel cable suspended up to eighty feet above the ground. Once completed with this part of the tour lunch is served. Next, we will hike for forty-five minutes down a jungle trail to the entrance tunnel that heads into the underground cave system. Our guide hands out flashlights and we are ready to float in an inner tube as the gentle current helps us make our way through the cave system.

This is the Highway to Tower Hill. Here, we will once again board another boat that will take us down the winding New River Lagoon for forty-five minutes where Belizean wildlife at its best comes alive. We will encounter the many species of birds, monkeys, crocodiles, interesting plant life, and culture as we pass the Amish and Mestizo communities along the way. Once at Lamanai, lunch is served along with sodas, beers, and rum punch. Lamanai, also translated to submerged crocodile, is dated a pre-classic structure in the Mundo Maya. This is the only Maya site in Belize that has its own private museum, where all the artifacts found by the archaeologist, Pendergast and his team, are kept. Our experienced tour guide also provides a detailed and informative briefing on all of the artifacts. The tour covers approximately five to eight of the Lamanai Maya Temples. While touring this site, huge masks depicting dead rulers and gods seem to materialize out of the rainforest amid the chatter of bird life and the haunting call of the Howler monkeys. Our guide will point out the Copal and Raman trees, which were of great importance in ancient times. After a completely once in a lifetime experience, a leisurely journey back will retire our day.

We will sail aboard a Catamaran to Caye Caulker, snorkel the sites with the most prolific fish life on the reef, Hol Chan Reserve and Shark Ray Alley. We will enjoy lunch and a stroll through the lobster fishing village of Caye Caulker. Rum punch, beer and soft drinks are included. We will bring snorkel gear, lunch money and the Hol Chan park entrance fee. We will enjoy a full day of snorkeling. We will start off by swimming at the coral gardens, a spectacular view where one can be amazed by the coral formations and the colorful inhabitants that have made it their home. Continuing onto the Caye Caulker Cut, we will witness another incredible spectacle of color formed by the variety of fish living in the barrier reef. For lunch, we will move over to the neighboring island of Cay Caulker for a small visit to the village. The final stop is at the aquarium for a swim with the friendly sharks and stingrays, but this is not all. We will also get the chance to visit some lively Northern sea horses.

Leaving from Las Terrazas' private dock, we will sail south towards Hol Chan where we will sit back, relax and watch the sun set on the Caribbean. While on the cruise, we'll enjoy some of Belize's best Belikin beers or rum punch and listen to some uplifting Caribbean music. The Sunset Cruise includes beer, sodas, rum punch and snacks.

This is where we will be staying.

enjoying a tasty meal and morning cup of coffee together

We are excited to try local cuisine together

we will enjoy sunsets while sipping on some local beers or rum drinks

lots of local fresh fish to enjoy!

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