Belize Eco-Tourism
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La Milpa Lodge
Overview
Welcome to La Milpa Lodge! La Milpa is nestled deep in the forests of northwestern Belize and is known for the third largest archaeological site in Belize which is located three miles away from the Lodge. The La Milpa Archaeological Site is only one of at least sixty other archaeological sites found on the Rio Bravo. Serving as a base for two long-term archaeological projects, La Milpa Archaeological Site has evolved as the center of archaeological research. Guests visiting the La Milpa Lodge experience firsthand the rich history of the Maya Civilization and in 1996, the site received international recognition when a royal Maya tomb was found and a male skeleton adorned with a jeweled necklace was unearthed on its grounds. The La Milpa site is only one of 60 Mayan sites found in the Rio Bravo Conservation and Management Area.
The Grounds
Guests can choose between our private thatched- roof cabanas with private baths or a comfortable and tastefully decorated dormitory featuring state-of-the-art ‘green’ technology with shared baths. Hiking nature trails, jungle trekking and birding are the order of the day at La Milpa. Spend a day in the nearby Mestizo and Mennonite villages for a taste of Belizean culture. Tour breathtaking and majestic ancient Maya sites. Avid birders can compile a list of more than 150 species during a three day trip to our La Milpa venue.
There are 8 cabana rooms which can sleep a total of 16 based on double occupancy. All cabana rooms carry an additional loft area which can accommodate a 3rd person. The dorm has a total of 6 rooms each capable of sleeping 5 persons.
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Hill Bank field Station
Overview
Welcome to Hill Bank Field Station, home of the Morelet Crocodile and Yellow- Headed Parrot. Hill Bank Field Station was established in 1995 and is one of two facilities located on the Rio Bravo Conservation and Management Area (RBCMA), managed by Programme for Belize. Once inhabited by the ancient Mayan, Hill Bank Field Station also served as a logging camp.
Established as far back as the 1700s by British buccaneers and African slaves, Hill Bank acted as a centre for Mahogany harvesting for over 300 years. Trees were pulled from the forest to the lagoon, initially by oxen and later by train where they were off loaded, chained together and floated downstream to Belize City for processing. In the 1950s it is estimated that approximately 400 men, women and children lived at Hill Bank. By 1982 the mahogany supply was depleted and Hill Bank was abandoned.
Today, Hill Bank is a working conservation field station, committed to managing the conservation of Belize’s natural heritage. With a workforce of up to 30 individuals, Hill Bank is home to a diverse crew of rangers, forestry personnel and a host of others committed to rain forest protection, research and development.
At Hill Bank Field Station, visitors are welcome to explore the beauty of the New River Lagoon, the pristine rain forest and the indigenous wildlife on the RBCMA. Guests can enjoy day visits or overnight stay in either private cabanas with private bath or dormitory rooms with shared bath.
Our effort
During your stay at Hill Bank Field Station you will become immerse with your surroundings as you learn and participate directly in rain forest conservation activities. Your stay is very important to us as all revenues generated are directly implemented into the protection and conservation of the Rio Bravo Conservation and Management Area.