Toucan Ridge Ecology & Education Society (T.R.E.E.S.)
Mile marker 27.5 of the Hummingbird Highway, Middlesex Belize
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Toucan Ridge Ecology and Education Society (T.R.E.E.S) is a not-for-profit society that operates a research and education center in the rainforest of Belize called the T.R.E.E.S Hosting Center. Our centre is biologist-managed and we offer fully featured facilities for individuals, groups, conferences, NGOs, researchers, and students interested in learning about the local flora and fauna. We offer private cabins (shared outside bathrooms and private ensuite bathroom), dorm rooms, and thatch-roofed platforms for camping. Meals can be taken at our on-site restaurant or via catering from the nearby village. We also offer communal kitchen facilities for those wishing to prepare their own meals. All toilets are flush toilets and showers are hot water. Purified drinking water is available on site. We are easily accessible by public bus. Activities offered at T.R.E.E.S include: bird watching and bird banding, stream ecology, night walks, herpetofauna surveying, waterfall hiking, swimming in jungle swimming holes, and much more!
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Mile marker 27.5 of the Hummingbird Highway, Middlesex Belize
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My volunteership with T.R.E.E.S. was an incredible and enriching learning experience. T.R.E.E.S. hosted my friend and me for three weeks. We got to explore the many different aspects of organic farming, permaculture, and Belizean culture. We came as volunteers through Workaway and were glad to find ample opportunity to serve the center in various ways. Our most rewarding experiences were learning to care for the many farm animals, getting introductions and lessons about natural fertilization techniques through farm tours, baking goods for their weekly market, and creating a toucan sculpture out of recyclable materials found on site. The roles as volunteers we played here were unique because there was great flexibility to find work that suited our strengths and interests. It is wonderful that the staff is very receptive to any assets their volunteers can contribute to the center. Matt, Vanessa, and the other staff members were excited to get us involved in both the workload and T.R.E.E.S. community. We worked five days in a week and had two days off to travel within the country. The bus route passes T.R.E.E.S., so it was easy to take day and weekend trips to nearby cenotes and beach towns like Placencia and Hopkins. Our stay was comfortable and relaxing in our cabin, Coati. It was nice to have space at the end of a workday to decompress and enjoy scenic views of the jungle. The site is gorgeous and creates a perfect balance for the hard work and getaway spot T.R.E.E.S. offers. Thank you to all the staff members and other volunteers who made our volunteership even more fulfilling. This was an experience we will never forget!…
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Date of stay: May 2021
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I stayed at TREES for a neotropical bat workshop and it was one of the best experiences. The cabins were wonderful, the food fantastic, and the instruction was a great mix of lecture and field experience. We also had a midweek "break from class" which TREES set up a snorkel experience for myself and a couple fellow participants. Would definitely return!
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Date of stay: April 2021
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I loved my stay at T.R.E.E.S.! It's a wonderful place to be immersed in nature, learn about organic farming/permaculture and the animals and plants that inhabit Belize. We stayed in La Casita, which had privacy and a beautiful view, but was still just a short walk to the yoga platform and main areas. We felt safe here in the days of Covid. It was very easy to spread out and go hiking without even crossing paths with anyone, including at the swimming hole. On the few occasions when there were several people in one place, we all had masks ready. Most of our days were spent outdoors breathing in fresh air with plenty of room to roam. Irma prepared amazing food for us, and we got so much food inspiration that we are taking home with us! We loved all of the music and the west African style drum lesson from Emmeth. We also took day trips to each of the nearby parks (Bill Barquedier and Blue Hole/Crystal Cave). We appreciated the help from Vanessa to organize our outings! We also loved our hike with Will where we learned how the ancient Mayans lived and used the native plants to survive. It was great to have transportation offered by T.R.E.E.S. staff, but the location right off the highway makes it easy to use the bus as well. I would like to return for a research project in the future!…
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Date of stay: January 2021
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T.R.E.E.S. is a wonderful place, and I was so grateful to stay there while in Belize! We stayed at La Casita, which was a cozy place to ourselves but only a short walk from everything else. Vanessa, Matt, and all of the staff were so welcoming that it felt like home in no time. The food was incredible - even with our picky vegan & gluten free preferences. Irma totally spoiled us in coming up with new and creative meals that were always delicious. There were so many learning opportunities at T.R.E.E.S. We were able to walk the property with Irma, and then Matt, and later Will, each time learning new things. We learned to prune trees in the orchard and became familiar with fruits we'd never heard of or seen. T.R.E.E.S. is also fun for being full of music, from the radio that plays in the main hall to the live music sometimes played in the platform (which also serves as a yoga studio!) We also had the opportunity to get a drum lesson from Emmeth, which I highly recommend. There are parks just 15 min in either direction of T.R.E.E.S. that are worth checking out, as well as really nice trails on the property. There were lots of birds on the property as well, from toucans that munched on papayas in the orchard to fluffy squirrel cuckoos that hopped around the trees behind our cabin. Traveling during Covid can be risky, but we felt totally safe at T.R.E.E.S. There is so much space that social distancing was almost always possible, and everyone had masks handy for the few occasions that required them. Vanessa helped us figure out safe transportation so that we didn't have to use the bus or expensive shuttles or taxis. Thank you so much to everyone at T.R.E.E.S. for a wonderful week! I absolutely hope to visit again sometime.…
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Date of stay: January 2021
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I went to Belize for a school trip from March 11th to March 21st, 2020. The people are super friendly, especially Orlando! He's an amazing tour guide, you should definitely ask for him if you can. The rooms were very clean and much more spacious than I expected - be warned that the animals will wake you up very early if you are not a deep sleeper. The food was always amazing and they are super accommodating with it. I 100% recommend T.R.E.E.S if you are looking to stay in Belize and be well taken care of.
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Date of stay: March 2020
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Room Tip: You hear a lot of wildlife in the morning in the cabins further away from the main building.
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I went to trees in a student trip and I had an unforgettable experience. The place is beyond beautiful and super photogenic. The hamac room was so relaxing. I practiced yoga there a couple of times and found it very peaceful. The activities were so interesting and the staff was so knowledgeable. The place was also VERY clean. The people at TREES clearly take care of cleaning thoroughly. The amazing staff was a very important part of my enjoyment at TREES. Orlando was full of interesting stories and gave us a different angle to the life of Belizeans. He was an amazing guide who explains things so well and adds a bit of his personality and life experience to everything he talks about. Will had so much knowledge. Our 3-hour walk with him was filled with stories and lessons about plants and animals beyond our imagination. He is a great storyteller and very funny. The rest of the staff was very helpful as well. TREES is full of fun activities and even funnier people. 13/10 Would hit my head with a brick just to forget the trip and do it again :)…
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Date of stay: March 2020
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Room Tip: Speak with the guides as much as you can. They are a sea of knowledge.
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Went to T.R.E.E.S with my hubby from Feb 19 to 28 and we felt in love with that place. What a time we got. We rented "La Casita" and it was perfect for us. Fantastic staff, great food and a lot of birds around. For a wildlife photographer specialized in birds, I was in heaven. Got lifers everyday. My goals were to see their 3 Toucans; Keel-billed Toucan, the Collared Aricari and the elusive Emerald Toucanet, the King Vulture and a cat sleeping in a tree. I didn't specified which one though. I reached all my goals and got more. Bonus with the King Vulture; he was giving a flight lesson to his young one really high in the sky. In the evening, we saw a Kinkajou beside our cabin in a tree. Got my cat but too dark for a picture. We visited the Maya Ruins, the Belize Zoo and the Cockscomb Wildlife Sanctuary and Jaguar Preserve with Orlando Mai, their new guide. He was amazing and he knows his stuff. If you want to have a real Jungle experience in Belize, make sure you stop at T.R.E.E.S, you won't be disappointed. There's something for everyone. If you are a birder, then you have to go there for sure. You never know what you will find. I highly recommend this place. We will be back, there's a lot more we didn't see. …
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Date of stay: February 2020
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So glad we planned on visiting T.R.E.E.S. lat minute! My husband, 8 year old son and I decided very last minute to stay at T.R.E.E.S.over Christmas eve and Christmas Day. Vanessa, the Program manager was amazing at making us feel part of the family at T.R.E.E.S.over this festive period. She was wonderful at communicating with us to help us make the most of our experience at T.R.E.E.S.. She was extremely flexible to find a program that would suit our needs despite it being Christmas. We stayed there for 1 night and 2 days over which we went a really cool night hike where we learned a lot about the local wildlife. We were very lucky to catch a white lipped mud turtle as well as a green anole and a Mayan mountain frog. What an adventure! Vanessa always made sure my passionate 8 year old was always included. That night after a really nice warm shower, we had family style dinner and spend the night in one of the cabanas. The beds were very comfortable! Next morning we had again family style buffet breakfast which was delicious and went on a jungle hike by ourselves. I know some people chose to go swim at the water hole. After lunch we joined Vanessa on a pre-booked turtle telemetry tour. It was so much fun and really tough us all how difficult research life can be. We used an antennae to track those white lipped mud turtles through the river and the jungle until we could locate 2 of them. We actively participated in the field research where we got to take measurements and notes about the turtle, it location and more. It was an amazing experience and my son who might end up being a researcher in the future (due to his passion) got to experience everything first hand. This place is amazing. You cannot go wrong. Beautiful 200 acres of jungle with amazing facilities and very comfortable cabins.…
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Date of stay: December 2019
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Kristin D wrote a review Dec. 2019
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TREES exceeded all of my expectations. My cabin was perfect in every way- comfortable bed, fan, kitchenette, hot water shower! The food was delicious and plentiful. The people who work at TREES went above and beyond to be kind and helpful in every way! And the location, scenery and surroundings couldn't have been better! Hikes, swimming holes, yoga with a view of the mountains, and a hammock for a lazy afternoon. What more could you ask for!
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Date of stay: November 2019
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Room Tip: Some cabins have private deck, some have bathrooms inside. Ask for what you want!
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I fully enjoyed my week stay at TREES! The place is perfectly located as a base to travel around Belize. In the middle of a well preserved jungle, everything there is available to make ones stay the more profitable. Clean and comfortable accommodation, hot shower and toilets, plenty of books on the local flora and fauna, a lab, lots of musical instruments and games... The yoga studio, facing the hills, is a great place to relaxed and connect with the nature. Most if all, the staff is very friendly and highly competent. The cook only serves meal made with organic products from the resort's garden and orchard, and taste fantastic!
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Date of stay: November 2019Trip type: Travelled solo
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US$48 - US$64 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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BelizeStann CreekMiddlesex
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What are some of the property amenities at Toucan Ridge Ecology & Education Society (T.R.E.E.S.)?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge.
What food & drink options are available at Toucan Ridge Ecology & Education Society (T.R.E.E.S.)?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at Toucan Ridge Ecology & Education Society (T.R.E.E.S.)?
Yes, free parking and secured parking are available to guests.
Does Toucan Ridge Ecology & Education Society (T.R.E.E.S.) have an airport shuttle?
Yes, Toucan Ridge Ecology & Education Society (T.R.E.E.S.) offers an airport shuttle for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Does Toucan Ridge Ecology & Education Society (T.R.E.E.S.) have airport transportation?
Yes, Toucan Ridge Ecology & Education Society (T.R.E.E.S.) offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Are pets allowed at Toucan Ridge Ecology & Education Society (T.R.E.E.S.)?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Does Toucan Ridge Ecology & Education Society (T.R.E.E.S.) offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business centre, meeting rooms, and conference facilities.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Toucan Ridge Ecology & Education Society (T.R.E.E.S.)?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, and French.