Chaa Creek Amenities & Activities

Chaa Creek’s wildly civilised vacations offer a blend of exquisite relaxation, exciting activities and delightful, satisfying amenities that include a fine dining restaurant and the internationally recognised Hilltop Spa.

After sitting back or swinging in a hammock to take in the stunning scenery of the Macal River meandering through a lush rainforest with butterflies, exotic wildlife, colourful tropical birds, orchids and flowers creating a feast for the senses, we invite you to let our activities and amenities help you make the most of your visit.

Amenities

Amenities such as the Natural History Museum introduce visitors to the natural and cultural wonders of Belize. Guests’ comfort is also a priority, and we appreciate how welcome a refreshing swim in the pool, a relaxing massage and luxurious spa pampering followed by an exquisite meal can be.

Chaa Creek Activities

Our range of activities invite you to explore, discover and learn about Belize’s colourful cultural heritage and rich natural beauty.

Chaa Creek’s day rate includes complimentary:

Entry to our 400-acre private nature reserve

The 400-acre private reserve hosts miles of well maintained trails for horseback riding, mountain biking and hiking. Our cadre of licensed naturalist guides share their local expertise of Belize’s diverse natural history including the fascinating Maya civilization which once thrived in this area.

Early morning bird watching

With 308 species of resident and migratory birds, the Chaa Creek Nature Reserve features some of the best birds of Belize.

Our Early Morning Bird Watching tour will take you around our 400-acre private nature reserve where professional naturalist guides, who are trained and knowledgeable birders, will assist you in spotting many of the tropical avian species that abound in western Belize.

Butterfly Farm visit

At Chaa Creek, our objective is to encourage learning about our environment and to have fun at the same time.

What better way than by illustrating the fascinating sights of an insect’s life cycle to help us appreciate the rich diversity of our natural environment that makes Belize one of the world’s best, and most interesting, destinations.

Natural History Centre visit

The Chaa Creek Natural History Centre, situated at the top of the hill behind the cottages, takes students and visitors along a fascinating time line, which begins with prehistoric land formation through to the shifting of the continents.

Visitors are able to see the movement of life in Belize through the ages; from Mayan temples in the steaming jungle to modern day traditional healers.

Maya Medicinal Plant Trail

Guided and self-guided tours wind gently above the bank of the Macal River past medicinal plants and introduce visitors to many of the plants and herbs used in traditional Maya medicine.

The Maya were masters at utilizing the jungle’s natural resources for their practical and medicinal needs.

Other activities include:

• Horseback Riding
• Canoeing
• Guided Sunset Canoe Tour
• Maya Organic Farm Tour
• Creatures of the Night Hike
• ATV Rainforest Safari Tour