Palapas
There are three palapas at Crystal Paradise. Each thatched palapa features hammocks and sitting area for relaxing and enjoying the scenery on the grounds, especially in our gardens inhabited by many exotic birds and butterflies.The Deck
The deck next to the Belize dining room overlooks the valley and is an ideal place for spotting birds that come to the feeders. Three spotting scopes and binoculars are available for birding in Belize. Frequent visitors include hummingbirds, toucans, tanagers, honeycreepers, and flycatchers. Later in the evening, the deck is a good place to meet after a day of activities and join the family and other guests for a chat.
Our Kitchen
The kitchen serves up the best of mouth-watering home cooking. You can sample a variety of homemade local Belizean dishes, fresh in-season fruits and veggies prepared by the Tut daughters. We cater to vegetarians, vegans, Gluten free diets and more. Our meals are served family style. Have breakfast and dinner with us in our open-air thatched roof dining room overlooking the jungles, beautiful palms, and exotic trees. You’ll be sure to have plenty to eat here at beautiful Crystal Paradise. Enjoy watching a number of colorful birds including toucans that come to the feeders on the deck over breakfast.Self-Service Bar
Our bar is stocked with plenty of local beverages. After an exciting day of discovery and exploration you can relax with a refreshing drink and share your day’s adventure with other guests. The bar serves various things from refreshing limeade to rum punches and local mix drinks such as panty rippers, rumaritas and more. Be sure to try our specials or sample many of our local rums, Belikin beers, etc. Your first drink is on the house when you check into Crystal Paradise.
Resort Features
- 18 Unit facility
- Operated by Belizean family
- Hot showers in baths
- Air conditioned Thatched cabanas
- Verandas- complete with cozy hammocks
- Daily room cleaning and laundry service
- Surrounded by jungle
- Plenty of sitting areas on the grounds. Some with a thatched palapa
- All rooms are equipped with new A.C units
- 3 In-house Naturalist Guides
- River, waterfalls nearby
- Telephone available and free WIFI
- Bird feeders for guests to enjoy colorful birds
- Nature trails
- Conference facilities
The Resort Grounds
Crystal Paradise is situated on 21 acres of land near the Macal River see Belize map. The Belize jungle is rich with a diversity of life. Over 308 species of Belize birds have been sighted at the Crystal Paradise. In addition to a number of orchid species, there are many species of plants and trees that are found on the property. Fruit trees such as mangoes, pineapples, avocados, bananas, and citrus, as well as many flowering plants and trees can be seen year round.The Trails
There are a number of jungle trails. Guests can easily spend an hour or so leisurely walking the grounds either spotting birds and or learning about many of the Belize medicinal plants. Take a stroll to the Macal river sit on the sandy beach as you enjoy viewing Kingfishers, Russet-naped wood rails etc
Enjoy a walk to the Macal river on a nature trail. Go swimming and swing off a rope swing Crystal Paradise Or book a canoe trip.