As a private 365-acre nature reserve set along the banks of the Macal River in the foothills of the Maya Mountains, our Belize Resort has provided a unique adventure travel experience for thousands of people while maintaining an unspoiled ambience.

Chaa Creek Inland Expeditions caters to the traveler looking for both physical and intellectual challenges, and our range of programs and activities have been designed to stimulate interest in the environment, culture and archaeology of Belize. We have been rated by Caribbean Travel & Life Readers’ Poll as the BEST ECO RESORT in the Caribbean for 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006.

In 2007, we won the following awards: Conde Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Award (Best Resort in Central and South America): Conde Nast Magazine, Travel Standard Excellence Award: Web Marketing Association, World's Best Hotels & Best in Central and South America: Travel & Leisure Magazine, Top Ten International Eco-Escapes: Trip Advisor, and World's Top Hotels & Resorts: Zagat Survey.

And in 2008, we were rated among the World's Top 50 Eco Lodges by National Geographic Adventure Magazine, World's Best Hotels in Mexico, Central and South America by Travel and Leisure Magazine, and World's Best Places to stay in Central & South America by Conde Nast Magazine. We also achieved the prestigious Green Globe Benchmarked Bronze status under the globally recognized Benchmarking program which recognizes us as operating to the world's highest environmental standard.

A wise traveler to this island getaway aptly captured the atmosphere of Ambergris Caye with “no shoes, no shirt, no problem.”

Ambergris Caye encourages visitors to kick off their shoes and just relax. At 36 miles long, Ambergris is the largest of the cayes in Belize. Located in the northern-most waters of the country, three-quarters of a mile west of the Belize Barrier Reef, the island is surrounded by prominent dive and snorkel sites, including the Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark Ray Alley.

The largest town on Ambergris Caye is San Pedro with a population of about 9,000. Renowned for its barefoot lifestyle and island vacation appeal, the primary mode of transportation town on the town’s cobblestone streets are via golf carts.

In the town and along the beaches to the north and south, visitors will find an eclectic blend of restaurants, shops, funky bars, a host of boutique hotels and numerous condominium complexes. The busiest of Belize’s visitor destinations, San Pedro retains its relaxed atmosphere and remains far from the glitz and noise of a city.

For vacationers dreaming of unspoiled, sun-kissed beaches, spectacular sea views and a laid-back atmosphere where “stress” is not allowed, Placencia is THE location in southern Belize.

Situated on a slender peninsula that curves alongside the southern coast of the country, Placencia’s tagline is “Barefoot Perfect”. The only place on mainland Belize that offers white sand beaches Placencia, on the tip of the peninsula visitors experience the charm of a traditional Creole fishing village with the bonus of numerous village eateries, bars, art galleries and gift shops that welcome visitors.

Further up the peninsula are many full service, up-market hotels, private homes and condominiums with a range of services including spas, marinas and fine dining as well as tours for diving, snorkeling, fishing, archaeological, cultural and rainforest experiences.