Blackbird Caye Resort Belize in the Caribbean, Turneffe Island
Blackbird Caye Resort in Belize is a lovely little resort that offers wonderful relaxation. Here you are out at the world's second largest barrier reef, the Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System. The reef is a continuous system consisting of seven marine protected areas along the barrier reef, protected lagoons and offshore atolls. The Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1996.
It is the largest barrier reef in the Northern Hemisphere and represents all important reef and coastal habitats. Also rare coastal forests on sandbanks that are home to endangered flora and fauna.
The resort offers good accommodation with all inclusive where you get international flavors and dishes with a local touch. Food includes freshly caught seafood and produce from Belize in every breakfast, lunch and dinner. If you get hungry between meals, you can head to the water. The two tropical bars serve snacks and drinks.
The resort offers a total of only 17 rooms in four different standards. All rooms are located directly by the sea and have a lovely view out to sea at Turneffe Island. Here you can enjoy peace and quiet with nice snorkeling and diving directly at the beach or at one of all the diving sites that you reach during your day trips.
There is also a pool for relaxation. Although remote, free internet is offered in the large spacious lounge in the center of the resort. Belize can be combined well with both a liveaboard or with for example Mexico or other countries in the region.
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Diving in Belize
Blackbird is a 5-star PADI facility and offers diving courses at several different levels. In addition to diving courses, you have access to around 70 different dive sites out at Turneffe reef. The diving center has its own jetty and thanks to boats with plenty of space, it is easy to reach the dive sites. Most are within 35 minutes but some are up to an hour away.
The diving center offers experiences for those who dive as well as those who focus more on snorkeling. World-class dive sites such as the Great Blue Hole, Half Moon Caye Wall and The Aquarium are just 60 minutes away. This trip includes a barbeque on Half Moon Caye. You will then also make a visit to the bird protection area to see the red-footed sole.
The Elbow dive site is also conveniently located just 15 minutes away. This is one of the most popular dive sites in Belize where you usually encounter large pelagic species. On exceptional days, shoals of sometimes more than fifty rays can delight even the most experienced divers. Barracudas, large sea bass and much more are often found here. There is also a brand new dive site "The Witcontrete". It is a 114 meter shipwreck located just 3 minutes from the beach.
In addition to diving and snorkelling, kayaking and bird watching are also offered here and, of course, plenty of time for relaxation and vacations.
Triple Cabana
3 private cabanas in the same building. Located by the ocean and shares a screened porch with hammock and chairs. Each
The cabana is equipped with two queen beds and has air conditioning, ceiling fans, coffee maker and
Private bathroom.
Superior Cabana
4 superior cabanas with sea view, air conditioning, ceiling fan. Own veranda with hammock and chairs. Coffee maker and large, private bathroom with shower and extra storage space.
The rooms have 1 king size bed.
Deluxe Cabana
5 Oceanfront deluxe cabanas of which three have king size beds and two have 2 queen size beds. The rooms have private bathrooms, air conditioning, ceiling fans, private verandas with hammocks and chairs, coffee makers and refrigerators.
Beach Villa
5 lovely Beach Villas of which two have a king size bed and two have two queen size beds. A Villa has a queen and a king size bed. The rooms have private bathrooms, air conditioning, ceiling fans, private verandas with hammocks and chairs, coffee makers and refrigerators.
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