Welcome to Southern Belize
Southern Belize offers the most diverse communities in Belize (Garifuna, Mayan, East Indian and Mennonite), impressive Mayan ruins, great fishing and profuse birding enveloped by the lushest tropical climate in Belize! It had been off the beaten path until about 25 years ago when the paved road was made connecting the south to Belize City. This area is a nature and adventure lovers dream.
The lodge caters to Adventurers, Birders, Archaeologists, Fishermen and a few Newly weds and lost tourists.
Choose us once, and you will choose us always
A unique location in Belize, we are inside a Rainforest, minutes away from Birding, river and hiking adventures, 10 minutes from Mayans ruin sites, 30 minutes from waterfalls, 20-30 minutes away from caves, 30 minutes from the sea, 45 minutes away from the Combscomb national forest and Scarlet Macaw feeding sites.
dining
Local dishes include the Belizean national dish
Facilities
Bar and restaurant
Fully licensed.
Free Wifi internet access
Around the admin lodge building.
Guest reference library
With a core collection of books on birds, animals, insects and flora of Belize as well as travel guides and other titles.
Tropical Gardens
Our gardens offer a wide variety of flowering and ruiting trees and shrubs as well as fruiting trees with orchids and bromeliads.
Birding Trails
Swimming Pool
Excellent way to enjoy the sun and cool off after a day of outdoor activities.
Activities
- Paddle Board
- Horse and mule riding
- Spa (when masseuse is available)
- Buggy ride and birding on farm road
- Night hikes
- Birding (guided)
- Snorkeling
- Fishing reef
- Chocolate making tour
- Basket making tour
- Mayan home tour
- Riverside hikes
- Hikes to caves
- Local cuisine tour
- Monkey watching tour
- Blue Creek, Riverside hike, cave tour (in season) and Mayan experiance
- Market tour
- Lubaantun Maya Ruins
- Nim Li Punit Maya Ruins
- Ethnobotany medicinal walk with a shaman
- Blue Creek, Riverside hike and Mayan experience
Birding
No matter what time of the year it is, the lodge is the perfect destination for birding.
Of the over 590 birds that call Belize
home, approximately 80 percent of these birds are local and the rest are migrant species that fly down from North America every winter. This means that if you’re into bird watching, a variety of colourful and exotic birds can be spotted year-round all over Belize.
The best time of the year for Birdwatching North American migratory birds in Southern Belize is between December and April.
The lodge is home to Tanagers, Orioles, Hummingbirds, Parrots and a few rare birds.
We are thrilled to announce that the prestigious National Geographic Traveller has featured the Tanager Rainforest Lodge in their April 2024 issue! 🌿✨
In this captivating article, National Geographic Traveller delves into the unparalleled beauty and unique experiences offered at our lodge. From the lush rainforests teeming with exotic wildlife to the luxurious accommodations that blend seamlessly with nature, the article highlights what makes Tanager Rainforest Lodge a must-visit destination.