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From a solar-powered jungle lodge above Mayan ruins to a reef-safe diving resort on the world's second-largest barrier reef
A heady mix of reef-edged Caribbean islands, lush swaths of rainforest and remnants of ancient Mayan culture, Belize ranks as a pocket-size paradise that cares passionately about safeguarding the natural wonders that make it so special. This passion finds its best expression at the country’s eco-lodges, sustainable lodgings promising a stay where the sounds of nature spill in through open windows and hummingbirds buzz around guests at breakfast.
One of Central America’s smallest countries, Belize protects more than 40% of its land and sea territory as nature reserves and national parks, and good public transport links make it easy to explore the country with a smaller carbon footprint. Travelers $TRV immersing themselves in Belize’s endlessly vibrant and varied landscapes can rest up at solar-powered jungle lodges, community-run escapes on organic farms and reef-safe diving resorts. Whether travelers are drawn here by the world’s second-largest barrier reef, dense rainforests alive with howler monkeys and toucans, or the mysterious ruins of ancient Mayan cities, picking sustainable accommodations helps ensure Belize’s wonders can still be enjoyed by the travelers who come after.
