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EXPLORE BELIZE
From Maya ruins and caves to zip-lining and cave tubing,
experience the best of Belize with Mariposa Tours.
Get to know Belize through Damian, Agusto, and Wilton, our friendly licensed Mayan tour guides who helped build our eco-resort from the ground up. Tours are private and personalized (no large bus or “cattle car” treatment). We also work with select guides for specialty cave adventures, such as ATM and Crystal Cave.
FULL DAY
Caracol Ruins, Rio Frio Cave, Rio On Pools, & Big Rock Falls
One of the best tours in Cayo, offering a magnificent Maya ruin, an awesome cave, river pools and falls for swimming, all while traveling through two entirely different ecosystems.
Cahal Pech, Xunantunich, & San Ignacio Farmers Market
Explore two different Maya ruins, and then get a taste of local culture.
Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM Cave)
Popularly known as “ATM,” this is a rare opportunity to visit a living museum where human sacrifices and artifacts can be viewed in their original context. National Geographic designated the ATM site #1 of the “Top Ten Sacred Places of a Lifetime” in 2014.
Tikal Ruins in Guatemala
Located across the border, Tikal is considered the greatest Maya city and the most visually sensational archaeological excavation in Central America.
River Tubing or Canoeing plus Iguanas, Botanic Gardens, or Maya Chocolate
Take a journey on a jungle river, then choose a visit to the iguana sanctuary, botanic gardens, or Maya chocolate demo.
Jungle Pontoon River Cruise
Float in a tube, swim in a waterfall, watch the wildlife, and enjoy a picnic lunch on a wonder-filled day on the Macal river with your private pontoon boat and guide.
Mt Pine Ridge Reserve: 1,000 Foot Falls, Rio Frio Cave, Rio On Pools, & Big Rock Falls
The Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve is the largest national park in Belize, with over 300 square miles of pine forest, swimmable rivers, and impressive caves and waterfalls.
Crystal Cave
Ideal for the more extreme adventurer, hike through the jungle and then descend by rope in the hands of an experienced guide to explore this spectacular cave system.
Black Hole Drop
Not for the faint of heart! Rappel over 300 feet and discover an underground jungle.
HALF DAY
Barton Creek Cave by Canoe
Be awed by the beauty of an immense cave from a leisurely canoe trip.
Bol’s Museum Cave
A guided hike and descent into an artifact-filled cave discovered by the father of one of our staff members.
Jungle Night Hike & Descent into Bol’s Museum Cave
This incredible cave is even more incredible after dark. It offers artifacts one might find in an archaeological museum, and we’re the only resort with access after dark!
Zip-line Tour
Fly through the jungle canopy on your choice of three different zipline tours or awesome jungle swing.
Jungle Horseback Ride
Experience the Belize jungle from a new perspective on this exciting half day tour!
Village Tour with Home Visits
Experience the lifestyle, culture, and cuisine of the local people – and learn to make tortillas.
EN ROUTE
These adventures are best experienced en route to/from the Lodge and Belize City due to their locations.
Howler Monkey Sanctuary
An innovative and unique grassroots conservation project where you meet endangered Black Howler Monkeys in their natural habitat.
Belize Zoo
Jaguar, tapir, toucan...visit the "best little zoo in the world" with over 125 animals, most of which were born, rescued, or rehabilitated there.
St. Herman's Cave & Inland Blue Hole
Swim in turquoise waters, explore a cave, and spot birds in one of Belize’s National Parks.
CUSTOM
We can also arrange private tours to Belize City museums, Belmopan (the capital), or the Mennonite community of Spanish Lookout.
Guided Birding
With over 400 known bird species in the area, let our guides introduce you to this birdwatcher’s paradise.
Guided Hiking
The beautiful subtropical rainforest surrounding Mariposa offers a range of hiking opportunities, from easy to challenging.
Secrets of Cayo
Discover hidden treasures in the jungle with secret hikes to waterfalls, swimming holes, Howler Monkey abodes, or Maya caves.
Adventure by Day and Comfort by Night