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Unique food tour to the Spice Farm in Southern Belize

Jun 14 2021

Another food tour post! Belize is killing it when it comes to agritourism and I must admit, I’m IN to it! It’s fun, it’s flavorful, it’s educational…what could be better? In Southern Belize we have a bounty of bananas, a surplus of citrus, a plethora of papaya, a copious amount of cacao, and too many mangoes. The climate is conducive to year-round growing and the soil is rich; which was the inspiration for the creation of the Belize Spice Farm and Botanical Garden– a beautifully special property you…

copalli rested rum at copal tree lodge, Belize

Apr 26 2021

We recently enjoyed an exceptional agritourism experience in Toledo District at the Copal Tree Lodge. The entire operation, from “field to flask” as they like to say, takes place on the property.

natural beauty of Belize's most southern district

Apr 23 2021

Real Life Recess reviews Copal Tree Lodge in Toledo, Belize. Often referred to as the forgotten district, a stay in Toledo might have the exact recipe for an unforgettable vacation. Exploring Toledo is similar to an Easter Egg Hunt of hidden treasures—from lesser know ruins to exclusive jungle resorts to fantastic fishing spots. Toledo is a cultural potpourri of proud, long-established communities of Maya, Mennonite, and Garifuna among others. We had the pleasure of spending a night at the charming Copal Tree Lodge, an eco-luxury resort near the town of Punta Gorda.

Jan 15 2020

In the small village of San Pedro Columbia, deep in the southern district of Belize, there is a uniquely fascinating place. If you are planning to visit the Maya ruin site of Lubaantun, arrange to stop at the Butterfly Eco Park.

Jan 10 2020

Toledo, the southern most district of Belize, is the least developed, least populated, and sadly: the least visited by tourists. But it’s also one of the most beautiful districts with abundant and unmolested nature and wildlife. Huge areas of land in this region are pristine nature reserves: national parks, forest or marine reserves, wildlife sanctuaries. Some of these you aren’t even supposed to access without written permission from the Forestry Department. Like so many people, I had not explored this “Forgotten Land” before and I was so excited…

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Unique food tour to the Spice Farm in Southern Belize

Copalli Rum Distillery Tour at Copal Tree Lodge

Copal Tree Lodge in Southern Belize

Stay and Play in Southern Belize

Exploring Southern Belize