Belize has it ALL!
&
Casa Beya is the place to begin your sun-drenched adventures
FROM THE HOUSE
Swim (USUALLY calm and kid-friendly!)
Paddle boards to play on
KAYAKS: 1/2 mile out to False Caye for some great snorkeling
Soak up the Sun
Sample Belizean chocolate
Hammock hangin'
Beach exploration
Just FLOAT all day long!
Fishing
Massage therapist will come to the hBird watching
Take a long nap on the outdoor swing-bed
Walk to one of the pools that has a "if ya drink, ya swim" policy
Read, read, read
Play sand games in the shade
Build sand castles
Absolutely nothing!
Walk across the road to the bowling alley/great pizza
Sample the local rum or local beer
Watch the sunrise over the Caribbean
Walk 100 yds to The Maya Beach Bistro= best food in Belize!
Ride a beach cruiser to the market
Around Maya Beach.....
- 2-4 beachcruiser bikes come with the house (not meant for serious biking)
- GREAT restaurants
- Check out nearby beach Bars
- Wildlife viewing/great bird watching
- Bike or Paddle Board to Bz Ocean Club for a swim or a meal
- Sailing (can rent from Robert's Grove)
- Kayaking in the Lagoon (LOOK FOR MANATEES!)
- Walk to the near-by market
- Fish tacos at Mango's
- Dinner or lunch: Singing Sands? Green Parrot?
In & around Placencia Village
- Shopping: markets, hardware, jewelry, hammocks, art, handicrafts
- Buy fresh fruits & veggies from Greg
- Don't miss Tuttie Fruitti Gelato shop (!!)
- Yummy smoothie shop
- Offshore Cayes daytrips
- Snorkeling & diving on the world's second largest Barrier Reef
- Sport fishing
- Nightlife/music at beach bars
- Sip coffee at "Above Grounds"
- Open-air restaurants & bars
- Buy fresh fish from pier
- Try fresh juices at Wendy's
- Eat at Miss Brenda's at the point
- Check out Yoli's bar
- Take the Hokie Pokie Water taxi to Independence
- Sunset cruise from the Lagoon
INLAND:
ABOUT 30 MIN TO 1 HR FROM HOUSE
- Mellow River Tubing
- Zipline near Punta Gorda
- Swim in the freshwater Blue Hole
- Excursions with Caves Branch Resort
- Hike to a waterfall
- Visit Butterfly Farm
- Visit a Spice Farm
- Visit a Banana Farm
- Visit Chocolate Farm
- Jungle hikes in a Jaguar Preserve
- Visit Mayan crafts shop
INLAND EXCURSIONS
(3-4 HR FROM HOUSE)
- Mayan Ruins: namely Xunantunich outside of Cayo
- River rafting
- Horseback Riding
- Spelunking
- Cave Repelling
- Cave Tubing
- Mountain biking through the Mayan Mountains
- Waterfall Hikes
- Zip Line through the rainforest
Near the International Airport (25-45 min)
- The Belize Zoo (Stay 1 nt. so you don't miss their nocturnal tour!)
- Old Belize City: food, drink, water slide etc--set-up for cruises but FUN
- Zip-line @ Jaguar Paw--hopefully you miss the cruise groups
- Cool Art co-op
