Hidden Valley Wilderness Resort Belize: Eco-Luxury In Nature

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I’ve stayed in luxury hotels around the world and have loved many, but my recent stay at Hidden Valley Wilderness Resort in the Maya Mountains of Belize introduced me to a completely different kind of luxury—one I’d describe as deeply nourishing, both for body and soul, as well as for the environment and the community it sustains.

We stayed at Hidden Valley as guests with no obligation to share—but it was simply too good to keep to ourselves.

This was one of those profound travel experiences that not only fills you up but also gives back. Hidden Valley is a non-profit resort created to sustain its surrounding preserve and local communities, which made it an easy and meaningful yes for us.

Here’s our honest review of Hidden Valley Wilderness Resort and what we liked about it…

Pristine wilderness setting

Tucked away on 7,200 acres of private forest reserve in Belize’s picturesque Maya Mountains, Hidden Valley Resort in Belize truly lives up to its name.

Once hidden from my travel radar, it’s now one of my all-time favorite discoveries. This vast wilderness area, owned and lovingly stewarded by Belize’s Roe family for four generations, boasts over 100 miles of hiking trails, breathtaking private waterfalls, and an abundance of local flora and fauna.

Originally a logging area, the Roe family purchased the Hidden Valley Reserve after a devastating pine beetle epidemic in 2001, transforming it into a thriving conservation project dedicated to sustainable tourism and environmental preservation.

The reserve is one of the last remaining habitats for the endangered Orange-breasted Falcon and a prime birdwatching destination, with over 300 species recorded on-site.

Other wildlife spotted in its preserve are ocelots, howler monkeys, armadillos, and even jaguars –  but don’t fret, they’re rarely seen and no attacks have been recorded in Belize. 

The best thing about the preserve is its nature – it’s also home to breathtaking waterfalls, secluded forest trails, and scenic viewpoints stretching across to nearby Guatemala.

As a guest of the lodge, you get private access to all of this to explore on your own, or with one of the resort’s expert guides.

Beautiful weather

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