Bocawina Rainforest Resort

We had an amazing 2 nights stay. The staff were super helpful and friendly and really couldn't do enough for us. We loved the bird watching with Roni and the kids had a great time doing the 9 section zip line with Roni and Carlos. The home cooked food was excellent and the location in the jungle just amazing. We got transport to get there but you can get an A/C bus Floralia from Belize City to drop you at Bocawina Junction and they will pick you up from there. The only downside is that the beautiful suite was too hot to sleep very well as there is no A/C, but they do have lots of fans. Best thing is to leave the windows open (they have netting over them) so you get some cooler air coming in. From our teenage son: 'It was amazing, I loved it!!!'

This is a praise to Bocawina Resort and all their staff as well as Lucky the cat. What a truly special place! I was supposed to go with my sister but her flight was delayed for the 3 days I was there, so I spent those days waking up before dawn to birdwatch, howler monkey spot, hike and swim in picturesque swimming holes. I loved that they had me sign in and out with the desk and they kept tabs on me if I wasn’t back in a sufficient amount of time. And talk about amazing communication with each other! I’d leave early for a hike and when I got back various staff would ask how my hike was around the Bird Loop, or wherever I went! How impressive! I was well taken care of here. I hiked both lower and upper Bocawina Falls and then Antelope Falls the following morning. I really enjoyed both and I especially loved the ropes at Antelope that were along the steepish rocky trails! It made it safe and yet also more adventurous and fun. I highly recommend! I also walked around the bird loop and visited the unexcavated Mayan ruins. How amazing is it that there are massive mounds of temples underneath the hills?! I did not hire a guide but passed one with a group along the way and almost turned back to go hire one from the resort as I felt like I was kindof missing out. But I ended up playing whistling calling games with a bird for a while and knew I couldn’t do that with a guide around. :) I also must give praise to the Wild Fig Restaurant. I am vegan and the chef made up some delicious dishes for me! But what I can’t get out of my head is the veggie burger and that fresh-made bun~ I could eat one every single day! Steven was making my drinks and I had the best frozen coconut mojito I never thought I needed. He is a drink artist, no doubt! I also just loved popping in for a beer or early coffee and chatting with him. Before my hike one morning he made sure they sent watermelon with me on my journey and my lovely desk lady was always making sure I had enough water. Again, the level of care and service here blew my mind. I didn’t do any of the ziplining or rappelling but I did book a night hike. I have to say though that I instantly felt bad as I realized I didn’t want to disturb the howler monkeys with bright lights being shone on them as it blinds them for a bit and disorients them. I was really happy we didn’t see them actually. My guide knew where certain cool spiders were living but again, bright flashlights being shone on them were making me feel really bad. I have such respect for the animals and critters so I won’t ever do a night hike again. My guide did a great job and when I told him I didn’t want to disturb he understood. I did see an alien of a beetle with two glowing eyes though and have included a pic! Last but not at all least was my little friend Lucky the cat who resides at Bocawina. The staff really care for this little cat and he even has a little cat door in the Wild Fig! I could never find him when I

Excellent 3 night stay in the rainforest - loved waterfall hike and rappel the most! Kevin was an excellent guide and Emilio also, both very personable and knowledgeable. Zip lining was a fun afternoon and the cave tubing was a special surprise. Chocolate tour was informative and fascinating. The food was excellent - I enjoyed the fact that there was plated service at several meals. The setting is spectacular. I did think the rooms are a bit shabby, could use some upgrading and electrical outlets are minimal (two didn’t work). It was quiet when we were there - BONUS!

To start, the staff could not be more awesome - attentive, helpful, pleasant etc. I was a little worried about the location because, despite the fact that it is in a national park, the photos make it look a little barren. Indeed, it is on a large, cleared grassy meadow area, surrounded by jungle - but it is actually a little less barren than I imagined. It is pretty for sure. Our room is large and comfortable - the bed is fine. We’re visiting on some of the hottest days of the year - even the Belizeans all think it is too hot - and we are feeling the lack of air conditioning. Saying that, once we accepted the reality that we wouldn’t be going on a lot of long, jungle hikes, and needed to bow to the heat - its been ok. The biggest draw back is the lack of a nearby body of water to cool off in.You can hike to waterfalls - but the closest (during the dry season) is a solid 30 minute hike away. It’s not difficult, but doesn’t help much with the “I just want to cool down now” thing. There is a closer river watering hole that we kind of stumbled on - but oddly, I think it just didn’t occur to staff that we’d want to dip in to this clean, but less picturesque spot. The whole place definitely has a summer camp vibe with all of the activities, the lack of AC, etc. We enjoyed that, and actually wish it had more of that vibe - less fancy eating, for example would have been nice. Food-wise, breakfast was delicious: simple fry jacks and eggs, or omelets. Though the “fresh baked pastries” and “local jams” were nowhere in evidence. Lunch was delicious too - we always ordered the crew lunch — meaning we ate whatever the crew was eating that day, chicken stew and rice, etc. Dinner, was relatively meh for us - but I’ve found this to be true throughout Belize. I suspect that they are trying to cater to American tastes with things like “Chicken Cordon Bleu” — but personally I eat plenty of fairly delicious American food in America so I’m not here for the knock-offs.

ANNA is the best massue I have ever had, and that is based on decades of massages! ANNA gives deep theraputic massage wih a passion. I was here at the resort and had three 90 minute massages. Don't pass this up! ANNA put me back together after a long travel day, sore joints and arthritis.

I couldn’t imagine a more wonderful experience. Food was amazing, birds were out of this world . There were plenty of adventures to keep us enthralled for several days. The staff was marvelous ! We needed medical attention and they took us to a clinic where we got immediate attention and medicine! We want to come back!

Bocawina is a beautiful jungle resort for adventure and relaxation - hiking, rappelling, ziplining, swimming in warm pools with great guides. Also enjoyed an incredible massage after rappelling. The food and drinks are delicious with lots of choice.

My husband and I just returned last night from 7 days in Belize. We were at Bocawina Resort for our 30th wedding anniversary, and everyone there made it spectacular. I am more of a beach girl and really went to the jungle as a compromise, and was pleasantly surprised. I absolutely loved it. The staff made it wonderful first of all; so friendly from the minute we arrived until when we departed. So attentive, knowledgeable, and friendly. The rooms were very clean and comfortable, the food delicious, but again staff was icing on the cake. I am a city girl, but found myself going on a night time jungle hike, which I told my husband I would assess and decide if I would join once there, and I am happy I went. I am grateful I didn’t hear the howler monkeys prior to that night walk because I would’ve chickened out. Be prepared they do sound like dinosaurs but what an experience hearing that. I had the most amazing massage from Anna outside, under a beautiful tree, listening to the birds with a slight breeze - heavenly. We also zip lined and hiked lower Bocawina Falls. Never a dull moment, being outside with nature, spectacular views! Thank you Meilin, Stephen, Brandon, Kaliyah, Eddy, Jose, Emilio, Victor, Anna, and Chelsi for making our stay wonderful!

The staff were helpful, the location was fabulous. The one negative was all the insect bites we got and the fact that one of the trails we went on, the long loop starting on the way to Big Drop Fall, I think that was the name, all the way to lower Bocawina Falls, at places was poorly marked. However, it was a wonderful adventure.