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Diverse Wildlife & Experiences at Abezza Forest Reserve

Abezza Forest Reserve is a private 500-acre sanctuary where nature and culture meets in harmony. Located at the confluence of Orange Walk, Corozal, and Belize Districts —

just a half hour from Altun Ha Maya Ruin — Abezza offers an immersive experience of Belize's untamed beauty.


Here, nature co-exists in remarkable harmony, with every species playing its part in the rhythm of the ecosystem. Our mosaic of savanna, wetland, and tropical hardwood forest

invites you to explore, observe and reconnect with the wild.

Howler Monkey

Chances of hearing or seeing on a medicinal hike or when lounging by the pool or mineral bath.

Howler Monkey

Chances of hearing or seeing on a medicinal hike or when lounging by the pool or mineral bath.

Hummingbird

Resident Hummingbirds can be seen daily flying from flowers to flowers for nectar.

Hummingbird

Resident Hummingbirds can be seen daily flying from flowers to flowers for nectar.

Iguana

Iguanas can be seen sun bathing by the savannahs. Be sure to look for them as they can blend easily with their surroundings.

Iguana

Iguanas can be seen sun bathing by the savannahs. Be sure to look for them as they can blend easily with their surroundings.

Ant Eater (Tamandua)

A shy, slow-moving forest dweller known for its long snout and powerful claws, used to break into termite and ants nest.

Ant Eater (Tamandua)

A shy, slow-moving forest dweller known for its long snout and powerful claws, used to break into termite and ants nest.

Kinkajou (Marsupials)

Nocturnal marsupials. Can hear them rustling throught the trees at nightime. Best seen at dusk. Photo captured on proberty.

Kinkajou (Marsupials)

Nocturnal marsupials. Can hear them rustling throught the trees at nightime. Best seen at dusk. Photo captured on proberty.

Kiskadee

A bold, cheerful bird known for its loud "Kis-ka-dee" call that echoes.

Kiskadee

A bold, cheerful bird known for its loud "Kis-ka-dee" call that echoes.

Jabiru Stork

Can often been seen by the savannahs near the Celestial Wildlife Tower and the driveway.

Jabiru Stork

Can often been seen by the savannahs near the Celestial Wildlife Tower and the driveway.

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Medicinal Hike Experience - Discover Belize's Healing Forest

This guided on property tour reveals the forest's role as healer, offering an immerse look at the plants and traditions that have supported wellness and daily life in Belizean culture for

generations. Along the trails of Abezza Forest Reserve, you'll encounter native plants, each with its own story, purpose and connection to the land.


The tropical forest at Abezza shelter a wealth of these valuable species. Among them is Blood Vine used in herbal remedies and spoken of as supportive for strength and helping with

anemia; Jackass Bitters, with its famously bitter leaves used traditionally to purify the blood; and Cerasee, steeped as a tea and believed to help cleanse the body and support

digestion.


Sarsaparilla, a native vine, has long been prepared as a tonic thought to promote vitality and support joint and skin health. Aloe vera common in clearing and along forest edges,

offers its soothing gel in minor burns and skin irritations. The trumpet trees is noted in local remedies for easing menstrual discomfort, supporting respiratory health and reducing

inflammation.


Scattered throughout the rainforest are water vines, from which generations of jungle travelers have drawn fresh drinking water. The quiet drama of marching army ants ,

moving in living rivers across the forest floor, reminds visitors of the ecosystem's constant activity and balance.


The Soursop tree (Graviola), with its broad leaves and distinctive fruit, holds place in Belizean tradition for its use in home remedies and teas aimed at general wellness. While

cherished in local cultures, these uses ae not substitute for medical care.


Every plant along this journey reflects the deep relationship between people and the forest — a bond shaped by respect, tradition, and generations of living close to nature.


Plan Your Medicinal Hike at Abezza

Experience Belize's living tradition of forest healing on a guided Medicinal Hike at Abezza Forest Reserve.


Reserve your medicinal hike today and experience the rainforest in a new way.


Marching Army Ants

Marching Army Ants

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Savanna Wildlife Tower

The Wildlife Observation Tower rises above open grassland and seasonal ponds, framed by two forest giants — a towering Ceiba tree to the left and a majestic Mahogany tree to

the right — offering panoramic views across the savanna's golden expanse. From this quiet vantage point, the landscape comes alive: Wood Storks and Jabiru Storks standing tall

among the grasses; Bare-throated Tiger Herons and Great Blue Herons stalking the shallows; Roseate Spoonbills sweeping their pink beaks in search of food.


Watch as Whistling Ducks forage, while White-Frosted, Yellow Parrots and Aztec Parakeets flash across the sky. The air is fill with the calls of Kiskadees, the quick brilliance of

Kingfishers, and the sights of Green Iguanas and River Turtles basking in the sun.


Watch the Amazing Flight of the Jabiru Stork from Abezza (below).

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Wetland Sanctuary

Abezza wetland sanctuary is a peaceful world of mirrored canals and streams. Trails guide you close to this delicate ecosystem without disturbing its balance.


Among the lily pads, Northern Jacanas step lightly, while Purple Gallinules shimmer in shades of blue and green. Common Gallinules glide between reeds. Above, a Black-collared

Hawk circles on thermals, and a Laughing Falcon surveys its hunting grounds. In the stillness, a Morelet's Crocodile may rise from the water. ancient, silent and powerful.


Wetland Sanctuary

Wetland Sanctuary

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Tropical Hardwood Forest

Enter a living cathedral of Mahogany, Ceiba and Sapodilla trees. Shafts of light cuts through the canopy, revealing hidden details: Blue Morphos and owl butterflies drifting through

the understory; the deep calls of Howler Monkeys; the soft steps of White Tail Deers.


The forest shelters Baird's Tapir, elusive Ocelots and Margays, the quiet strength of a Jaguar, and curious Coatimundis. Every layer of the rainforest hums with life, waiting to be

discovered.

Tropical Hardwood Forest

Tropical Hardwood Forest

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Wildlife HighLights

Abezza is home to all five of Belize's wildcats: Jaguar, Puma, Ocelot, Margay and Jaguarundi. Our forest and jungle also shelter Baird's Tapir, Collared Peccary, White-tailed Deer,

Coatis, Armadillos and Gibnuts.


Birdlife flourishes here: Storks (seen below), Keel-billed Toucans, Blue Crown Motmots, Trogons, Herons, Egrets and more. Reptiles such as Basilisk Lizard and River Turtles

complete the reserve's vibrant ecosystem.

Our Conservation Commitment

Abezza Forest Reserve reflects our personal commitment to conservation. We protect and care for this land as stewards of its natural heritage and as believers in a future where

people and wild places thrive together. Our low-impact approach invites you to experience the sanctuary as it is: wild, beautiful, and enduring.

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40.5 Miles Old Northern Highway Maskall Village, Belize, Central America

10 Miles North of Altun Ha Maya Ruin 30 Miles North of Belize International Airport

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5:59 PM CST
Belize Time
Location & Contact Info

40.5 Miles Old Northern Highway Maskall Village, Belize, Central America

10 Miles North of Altun Ha Maya Ruin 30 Miles North of Belize International Airport

reservation@abezzabelize.com

+1 815-312-1237

+1 501-674-2554

Anything But Ordinary

Connect With Us

© 2025 All Right Reserved by Abezza Resort

40.5 Miles Old Northern Highway Maskall Village, Belize, Central America

10 Miles North of Altun Ha Maya Ruin 30 Miles North of Belize International Airport

reservation@abezzabelize.com

+1 815-312-1237

+1 501-674-2554

Anything But Ordinary

Connect With Us

© 2025 All Right Reserved by Abezza Resort