The Phoenix Resort in San Pedro is a fantastic base for diving and snorkeling. We also took a short flight inland to stay at a jungle lodge for a few days, which your teens would likely love because they had fantastic excursions, but I can't remember where we stayed - somewhere in the Cayo region.

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Anonymous wrote:Any recommendations for a resort in Belize that is on the beach and that we can book excursions through. Looking to stay active, not just sit in the beach. Adventurous teen and tween.

Don Luigi
Matras Chocho
El Z-Bend
Carlito's Hideaway
Bella Lindo

I’m not able to find any of these with a quick google search. Are these places you’ve been to? Can you elaborate?

I stayed at the Jaguar Reef lodge some years ago. Loved it! They had a variety of excursions. https://www.thebelizecollection.com/resorts/beach-resorts/jaguar-reef-lodge/

Anonymous wrote:Any recommendations for a resort in Belize that is on the beach and that we can book excursions through. Looking to stay active, not just sit in the beach. Adventurous teen and tween.

Don Luigi
Matras Chocho
El Z-Bend
Carlito's Hideaway
Bella Lindo

I think Placencia or that general area is best of you want both beach and excursions. Alternatively sometimes people split their visit between, say, San Ignacio and the Cayes.

Anonymous wrote:I head mosquitos are terrible in Belize. That is making me pause on heading to Belize. Is it really that bad in the summer?

None in Caye Caulker, but definitely some in the interior parts.

Make sure you do ATM cave.

When we went on a tour that went into a very jungly/swampy area, they were def a lot of mosquitoes. But we wore bug spray and it was fine. When we were on the beach and in the mountains, mosquitoes were a non issue. Don’t let it keep you from going!

I head mosquitos are terrible in Belize. That is making me pause on heading to Belize. Is it really that bad in the summer?

We rented a 2br villa at Maya Beach resort in Placencia and loved it: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g16717331-d502126-Reviews-Maya_Beach_Hotel-Maya_Beach_Placencia_Stann_Creek.html

Definitely more on the adventurous side as Placencia is not nearly as developed or touristy as somewhere like San Pedro but the villas at Maya Beach are well-appointed if not luxurious. A/C, private pool, comfortable beds, everything you need for a fun vacation.

We just got back from Belize for spring break - loved it! We went to Sleeping Giant Hotel which is in a more jungle/mountainous area and Naïa Resort which is on the beach. Lots of adventures/activities at both places for our teens. And it wasn’t too crowded!

We stayed at Matachica about 14 years ago. I thought it was adults only, but maybe it changed.

Matachica (mid range)

Any recommendations for a resort in Belize that is on the beach and that we can book excursions through. Looking to stay active, not just sit in the beach. Adventurous teen and tween.