Location

This Belize jungle lodge and Belize resort near san Ignacio is centrally located for all your Belize tours whether your focus may be on Belize Maya ruins, Belize caves and birding in Belize hotspots.

Belize resorts and Belize lodging at Crystal Paradise is located a short walk from the Macal River on the village of Cristo Rey, in the Cayo district of western Belize. This Belize resort is situated in the jungle, surrounded by nature's tranquil beauty. However, we are only a short ride away from San Ignacio, one of Belize's largest towns.

The Cayo District is a favorite spot for travelers in Belize. It has much to offer to the Belize adventure seeker and the nature lover. The location puts you in close proximity to enchanting things such as Belize Mayan Ruins, Belize caves, Waterfalls, rivers, jungle, and the town's nightlife, just to list a few!

Tikal El Pilar Spanish Lookout Xunantunich Cahal Pech Crystal Paradise Che Chem Ha Actun Caracol Barton Creek St. Hermans Cave Blue Hole Belize Zoo Belize River Macal River Mopan River

The History of the Tut Family and the Resort

Our family consists of 12 members: Victor and Teresa are parents of 10 children, Jeronie, Everald, Fernando, Omar, Emelita, Ismelda, Julie, Eric, Carolita and Andy. The Tut family started out as farmers. We spent our days growing and transporting fruits and vegetables by canoe to the town market in San Ignacio and watermelons by truck to Belize City. One day the family dug a pond on the premises and the next day, they found it filled with crystal–clear water. Hence the farm became known as Crystal Farm.

In 1986 an inquiry about lodgings launched the Tuts into visualizing a unique family–style resort. Victor, who was skilled in the construction of traditional thatched–roof buildings, immediately recognized the potential in this non–conventional market and began building cabanas on the family land. When the resort was opened in 1992, "paradise" replaced "farm" in our name to give people an idea of the beauty, tranquility and peacefulness of the area. Hence, Crystal Paradise Resort was born.

Crystal Paradise Resort in Belize is one of the few Belizean owned and operated Belize eco lodge and jungle resorts in western Belize. Our family works together as a team to offer the best hospitality in Belize and our guests will always have a memorable stay with us.

The sons, who are avid Belize birders and nature lovers, maintain the beautiful grounds, operate the Belize tour company Paradise Expeditions while serving as your Belize guides on a variety of Belize tours including hiking, Belize cave tubing, horseback riding, kayaking and birding in Belize. Teresa is now semi retired while the daughters and family such as cousins and other members from the nearby village keep the Belize guest rooms clean and comfortable and also cook up the best in traditional Belizean and International cuisine.

So come and join the Tut family, they will be sure to show you a great time. Bring your family and friends too.

All about Belize

Belize is a small, English–speaking nation located on the Yucatan Peninsula on the coast of the Caribbean Sea. We are bordered to the north by Mexico and to the south and west by Guatemala. Belize is 8,866 square miles — about the same size as the state of New Hampshire. The estimated Belize population is 315,000 referred to as "Belizeans". El Salvador is also about the same size as Belize, but it bursts with a population of nearly eight million. In other words, in Belize there is room to roam.

Belize is a peaceful democracy. It has never suffered a civil war or dictatorship. Belize enjoys a high literacy rate of about 76%. Travel is safe, and travelers are welcomed in all areas of the country.

The people of Belize (Belizeans) are diverse. With heavy influence from the Caribbean, Latin, and Maya traditions, all of these peoples live peacefully in a very unique culture with aspects of all. Although English is the official language of Belize, you will hear Spanish, Creole, Garifuna, and different Maya languages spoken as well.

Belize is a land of natural beauty, with unspoiled rivers, dense jungle, high mountains, rich agricultural lands, and mangrove swamps. Belize is home to approximately 4,000 species of plants and trees including some 275 species of orchids. There are more than 574 species of Belize birds, and many species of reptiles and mammals. Belize bird checklist.

A number of small islets called Cayes (pronounced "keys") lie just off the coast of Belize. Some have Belize accommodations for tourists while others are part of the world's longest unbroken reef, teeming with exotic Belize marine life. Stay at one of the many Belize resorts and Belize jungle lodges.

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