Mama Noots Eco Resort

"A Week of Belize" Package

Due to our central location in Belize, Mama Noots is a great base for you to experience a slice of Belize. During your week’s stay with us, you will have the opportunity to fish or snorkel in the Caribbean Sea, visit ancient Mayan ruins overlooking Guatemala, go cave tubing in one of the largest cave systems of Central America, and experience the longest zip line in Belize all while staying amidst 7,100 acres of untouched wilderness. This package is perfect for couples and families alike who are looking for a balance of adventure, nature and relaxation.

At any time during your stay, you can sign up for the mile and half course zip line which is just a minute’s walk from your casita. You will be escorted to the gear room by one of our experienced guides assuring your safety and fun! When you are ready for some salt water, we will take you to Hopkins Village where you will jump in a boat and either snorkel or fish for a half a day (full day trips are available) in the crystal blue waters of the Caribbean Sea.

On one of your days being spent at Mama Noots, we will take you on a great half day tour and hike to both the lower and upper falls of Bocawina Falls. On the hike you will see and hear dozens of birds and possibly the resident crocodile! Another great half day adventure is either horseback riding along the Sittee River or tubing down the South Stann Creek from Cockscomb Basin to Maya Centre Village.

One morning right after breakfast, we will set out to the Cayo District to explore the ancient Maya city at Xunantunich. You will cross the river on a hand-cranked ferry and walk around the beautiful grounds of this ancient city. You will see spider and howler monkeys while you learn about the great feats and buildings of the Maya. Once you climb to the top of El Castillo, you will be able to see miles into Guatemala as well as a grand vista of Belize.

All of your days will be accompanied by three great meals from Mama Noots’ restaurant, The Wild Fig. While you are on the road we will arrange for you to have a fresh lunch from a fine establishment along the way.

"A week of Belize" Package includes:

• 7 nights/8 days
• Daily Complete Meal Plan
• Tours Included:
  • Zip Line
  • Guided Bocawina Waterfall Hike
  • Half Day at the Sea – Fishing or Snorkeling (Upgrade to Full Day at the Sea – additional $100)
  • Xunantunich Mayan Ruin Tour
  • Horseback Riding or River Tubing
  • Cave Tubing at Caves Branch

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Honeymoon Package

Spend part of your honeymoon in privacy at your jungle oasis, Mama Noots Eco-Resort. You are surrounded by 7,100 acres of pure wilderness where the sounds of the howler monkeys will serenade you to sleep at night and the friendly, chirping of the birds will gently wake you in the morning. We will provide you with some activities and adventures while still leaving your day open so you can decide what you feel like doing for the day, albeit reading in the comfort of your room or venturing on your own to one of the waterfalls in the park.

You and your newlywed will have a private tour on the mile and a half course of Belize’s longest zip line. You will experience the thrill of zipping 2,300’ on just one run! On another private tour, you will climb to the top of Antelope Falls where you can enjoy the breathtaking view of southern Belize and a refreshing swim in the azure pools to cool off. Possibly the same evening of the hike, we can arrange for you both to have a sixty minute massage in the privacy of your own casita.

You will also have the choice of a half day adventure of either horseback riding along the Sittee River or river tubing in the South Stann Creek from the Cockscomb Basin to the village of Maya Centre. On any night of your choice, we will prepare a romantic dinner for just the two of you in the comforts of your own suite.

Each day is accompanied by three great meals and service leaving you to feel like the king and queen you deserve to be during this special time of your life.

Honeymoon Package includes:

• 3 nights/4 days
• Daily Complete Meal Plans
• Tours/Services Included:
  • Zip Line
  • Guided Antelope Falls Hike
  • Horseback Riding or River Tubing
  • 2 Full Body 60 minute Massages
  • Private Dinner in your Suite

Package Rates:

Adventure Package

Since Mama Noots Eco-Resort is also the home to the longest zip line in Belize and Bocawina Adventures & Eco-Tours, it's the perfect match for adventure seekers and nature lovers alike. Our Adventure Package provides you with the opportunity to fly through the jungle from 150' in the air, to experience the rush of rappelling down the rocks of a rushing waterfall to conquering four waterfalls in one day!

On your first full day with us you can choose to either start or finish your day with the thrill of Bocawina Adventures' mile and a half zip line course, with the longest single run being 2,300' long! The course was meticulously carved out of the wilderness, giving you an authentic jungle adventure.

On the next day, you will set out into the Mayflower Bocawina National Park to rappel either Bocawina Falls or Antelope Falls. Antelope Falls is a well worth, rigorous hike that offers a remarkable view of southern Belize and the Caribbean Sea, as well as rewarding your climb with swimming in refreshing, azure pools of water. After cooling off, you will gear up to begin your 500' rappel down the face of the waterfall. If this is your first rappelling experience, we recommend beginning with Bocawina Falls as it's a great introduction to the world of rappelling. On your hike to the falls you may even see the resident crocodile! After a short hike you will gear up to rappel 100' down to the bottom of Bocawina Falls where you can enjoy a swim in the refreshing pools.

On the third day, we start early to conquer an all day hike visiting four of the five waterfalls in Mayflower Bocawina National Park. Throughout the hike you will learn about medicinal plants, see and hear scores of birds and butterflies while making your way through a seven mile hike. Upon reaching Peck Falls, we will take a break and enjoy a deliciously packed lunch from The Wild Fig restaurant. After the lunch break, you will complete the loop with a visit to Big Drop Falls and continue back to Mama Noots Eco-Resort.

And don't worry, all of your adventures will be fueled by the food of our amazing cook. We start your day with a full breakfast of coffee/tea, fresh juice, a plate of fresh local fruits, eggs, fresh bread and a breakfast meat. You will have a variety of choices for lunch varying from a grilled chicken wrap to a scrumptious plate of nachos to a grilled fish burger and fries. You will end the day with a beautifully prepared three course dinner. Our bar is open throughout the day in case you need to quench your thirst or if you need some liquid courage before the adventure!

Adventure Package Includes:

• 3 nights/4 days
• Daily Complete Meal Plan
• Tours Include:
  • Zip Line
  • Waterfall Rappelling (Bocawina Falls is included in package, with upgrade option to Antelope Falls – additional $75 USD/person)
  • Guided All Day Hike to Four Waterfalls in Mayflower Bocawina National Park. We will pack a lunch and venture off to see the following waterfalls:
    • Tears of the Jaguar
    • Bocawina Falls
    • Peck Falls
    • Big Drop Falls
    • Upgrades to an Extreme Adventure Package are available upon request

    Package Rates:

    Accommodation Type	Single Occupancy	Double Occupancy	Triple Occupancy
    1 BR Suite	$1089	$1324	$1719
    Howler Monkey or Parrot's Nest	$979	$1159	$1599
    Mayan House Room	$749	$979	$1379

     

Birder's Paradise Package

Calling all bird lovers! Come stay with us in our newly renovated rooms amidst 7,100 acres of pristine jungle. You will be able to hear and see birds right from your veranda or you can go hiking on our property and in Mayflower Bocawina National Park to start ticking off your bird list. We have recorded over 200 different species of birds right here in our area!

Each morning you will start your day with a guided birding hike with one of our expert bird guides. Two of the days will be spent birding right here on our property and in the Mayflower Bocawina National Park. On the third day, you will venture to Cockscomb Basin to explore the trails in the world’s only jaguar preserve. For your fourth birding trip, our guide will take you to Sittee River Village where you will come across even more birds alongside the beautiful river.

And don’t worry, all of your hiking will be fueled by the food of our amazing cook. We start your day with a full breakfast of coffee/tea, fresh juice, a plate of fresh local fruits, eggs, fresh bread and a breakfast meat. You will have a variety of choices for lunch varying from a grilled chicken wrap to a scrumptious plate of nachos to a grilled fish burger and fries. You will end the day with a beautifully prepared three course dinner. Our bar is open throughout the day in case you need to quench your thirst during your birding breaks.

Birder's Paradise Package includes:

• 4 nights/5 days
• Daily Complete Meal Plan
• Daily Guided Birding Tours
  • Two days of birding on Mama Noots property & in Mayflower Bocawina National Park
  • One day of birding in Cockscomb Basin/Jaguar Preserve
  • One day of birding in Sittee River

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Our Location

We are located four miles from the Southern Highway in the Mayflower Bocawina National Park, a short drive from the Garifuna beach towns of Dangriga and Hopkins Village in the southern part of Belize.

Mayflower Bocawina National Park

Established in 2001, the Park includes areas of Belize's FIRST protected area, the Silk Grass Forest Reserve. This park has some partially excavated Mayan ruins, a very small museum featuring information on the dig and local fauna and flora. There are several hiking trails. The trail to Antelope falls is initially flat, and passes a large ruin that is mostly jungle-covered. As it nears the creek it becomes very steep. There are ropes in place at a few spots. The trail is subject to extreme erosion, but easy to see.

The idea of making the area into a National Park first began with the Stann Creek Tour Guide Association. The District was desperate for destinations, besides the barrier reef and the dozens of small cayes off shore. The Association formed a steering committee, with members from other local stakeholder groups (Silk Grass Women's Group, the Maya Cultural Group) and other interested supporters.

Since National Park declaration, Mayflower Bocawina National Park has successfully completed projects funded by UNDP/GEF, Ford Motor Company Foundation, Jaguar Fund, PACT (Protected Areas Conservation Trust) and BNTF.

The Garifuna people

The Garinagu (singular Garifuna, pronounced 'gah-RIF-oo-na') are descendants of Carib, Arawak and West African people. The British colonial administration used the term Black Carib and Garinagu to distinguish them from Yellow and Red Carib, the Amerindian population that did not intermarry with Africans. The Amerindians who had not intermarried with Africans are still living in the Lesser Antilles; Dominica, St. Vincent and The Grenadines, etc.

Today the Garifuna live primarily in Central America. They live along the Caribbean Coast in Belize, Guatemala, Nicaragua and Honduras including the mainland, and on the island of Roatán. There are also diaspora communities of Garinagu in the United States, particularly in Los Angeles, Miami, New York and other major cities.

The Resort

Mama Noots is an eco resort that runs entirely on hydro and solar power. Being surrounded by the Mayflower Bocawina National Park, waterfalls, unexcavated Mayan Ruins and in close proximity to the Caribbean Sea, Mama Noots is an unique and exciting vacation destination. We welcome you to learn more about our oasis in the jungle.

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Mayan House Rooms

These standard rooms offer a picturesque view of Mayflower's Antelope Waterfall. We have six comfortable rooms with private baths and a stunning view of the surrounding Mayan Mountains. The rooms are decorated with colorful linens and exquisitely tasteful curtains to match, armoires, night stands and lamps. It is the perfect accommodation option for singles or couples who are on a budget or only spending one night with us. 

Each room includes:

• One queen-sized bed or two single beds
• Ceiling fan
• Armoire for clothing
• Private bathroom with hot and cold shower
• Wifi is not available in rooms but can be accessed in "The Wild Fig" restaurant 

Rates

$79 USD per night, see the rates page for more information on the specifics.