Nestled on the banks of Blue Creek, this 200-acre rainforest preserve and wildlife sanctuary is just a short 15-minute walk from Blue Creek village, located next to a deep pool of clear water perfect for swimming. Breathtaking discoveries await you as you explore the river, spectacular caves, and rainforest nature trails of this unique jungle site. Explore the wet or dry caves, and then picnic on the sitting deck overlooking the clear waters of the creek - a favourite swimming spot for visitors - before your afternoon rainforest hike, where you'll learn about the medicinal plants and the jungle wildlife. The tour finishes with a visit to the village of Blue Creek. There you can participate in village life, listening to the strains of Mayan music, learning about grinding corn and making tortillas, and embroidering traditional designs. Guide price approximately US$76 per person (based on 2 passengers) Blue Creek Rainforest Preserve
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Pueblo Viejo and Dem Dats DoinPueblo Viejo, or "Old Town" in Spanish, is the oldest Mayan village in Southern Belize, about 7 miles from the modern-day Guatemalan border. Whilst the village has undergone several changes in recent years, with a school, health services, a police station, and all-weather roads, Pueblo Viejo remains a traditional Mayan village at heart. The villagers' main occupations are farming, raising livestock, hunting and fishing. The fabulous surrounding countryside and a series of waterfalls make for fantastic jungle hiking, and your guide will take you on a hike through some of the best preserved rainforest in Southern Belize, across crystal clear steams, to reach a most remote and beautiful spot where the river tumbles over an eighty foot drop before running through a deep limestone gorge. After lunch and a refreshing dip in the falls to cool off, you leave the hills to head for Dem Dats Doin - Toledo's tropical botanical garden with a twist! Created byYvonne and Alfredo Villoria, it's an excellent example of appropriate technology, organic agriculture, and micro-enterprises for sustainable living.
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