Belize is not yet famous for its world-class spas but I predict in the coming years more and more visitors will take advantage of the growing spa presence here: As the boys go out to sea to bang the flats for permit and bonefish, the girls will be getting pampered at the spa. Then again, winding down in the spa after a day of chasing bonefish doesn’t sound bad either. Here are a few spa retreats my friends and I have really have enjoyed when needing a deep tissue massage or a mud bath. There are a few select masseuses who will come to your resort room for a balcony massage too…but that’s another entry all together.
Chaa Creek – Situated on this very cool 365-acre eco-resort above the Macal River, the Spa at Chaa Creek offers one of the best spa menus in Belize. The therapists are wonderful and friendly and have the fingers of an angel. The massages and facials were some of the best ones I have ever had. Don’t miss the butterfly farm.
Jaguar Reef, Butterflies Spa – Next door to the famed Jaguar Reef, the new Butterflies Spa offers a welcoming environment and dozens of different treatments to choose from. Wonderful facial and enjoyed the hydrotherapy too.
Cayo Espanto – Truly one of the most beautiful places to stay in Belize, Cayo Espanto’s whole vibe and ambience plays host to a small but well-orchestrated spa experience. The best treatments are done in your own villa: private, unobtrusive and relaxing. Some treatments come with the room package (so does the cuisine). The spa treatments were amazing and the accommodations were out of this world.
Maruba Resort Jungle Spa – A different kind of place, an oasis of charm and grace with a hint of wildness. This is not your traditional spa. The resort was conceived and created to blend various Mayan, Creole, and African designs side-by-side within a jungle setting, creating a relaxed and exotic feel. The spa offers all-natural treatments derived from ancient techniques that incorporate natural products produced from Maruba Therapy and the surrounding jungle environment. They specialize in mud treatments using all-natural Mood Muds. Fun to get dirty here.
Ka’ana – Located poolside, the treatment rooms at this boutique resort in the Cayo district help make Ka’ana a great place for a day at the spa. Therapists use a variety of local calming and revitalizing ingredients in all massages, skin and body treatments are all performed by a terrific and friendly staff. The spa area is inspired with sensual Landero original Maya artwork and soothing aromas, that relax you as soon as you enter and hear the calming music.
With the way we anticipate Belize growing and new eco-resorts coming online with announcements every month, I’m sure the next time we feature the top spas in Belize we’ll have plenty of new spa experiences and options to talk about, each with their own unique way of capturing that special ambience of Belize.
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