Crystal Paradise Resort

We stayed at Crystal Paradise for five nights in May and couldn't have had a better experience. Our room was immaculate and very comfortable. The food was very tasty and the menus nicely varied. We loved sitting on the deck and watching the birds, as well as daily bird walks and excursions to Mayan ruins, local markets, a nearby butterfly farm and more. We can't wait to return.

We were treated like family from the moment we arrived. The hospitality was warm and genuine, making us feel right at home. The food was absolutely delicious, the environment peaceful and beautifully maintained, and everything was spotless. Our kids had an amazing time with activities that were both fun and educational. We truly appreciated the eco-friendly approach—it’s clear they care about both guests and the planet. This was a perfect place to enjoy quality family time, and we’re already looking forward to coming back. Highly recommended for families seeking a meaningful and relaxing experience!

We loved our stay at the Crystal Paradise! Carolita and her family truly make you feel like you've been adopted into the clan! She and her brother Jeronie and their other siblings went out of their way to ensure we had a nice stay! We booked all our excursions through them and I would highly recommend you do this! Our ATM cave tour was cancelled last minute due to rain and they were able to make a few calls and switch our Tikal trip to that day instead, which we never could have done on our own. The cave reopened the next day and we were able to go then. It was such a blessing! The breakfasts and dinners we ate there were simple Belizian food, but so convenient. The dining area has a beautiful balcony where they set out various fruits to feed the birds, so you just sit and watch a beautiful nature show as you eat. The variety of birds is incredible! We used their canoes and canoed down the river one day. The village of San Ignacio is just a short drive or bus ride away if you want a little more action. The accommodations are simple and a bit rustic, but very, very clean and every need we had was happily met! Thank you Tut family for a wonderful trip!

We did not stay at the resort but we contacted them for the kayaking and canoeing guided tour. It was a last minute decision and they responded quickly. Our guide Everald was great! He was very knowledgeable, funny, and patient. Crystal Paradise seems to have great business ethics and they care about the well being of their customers. Would highly recommend!

Alba was an amazing host with our last minute accommodations. The entire staff that provided delicious family style meals were amazing. They have many of varieties of birds like hummingbirds and Tucans just to name a couple. The family bungalow was the perfect fit for my family at a very reasonable price

Stayed there for 6 days, ending June 2. A completely fantastic experience. The room was clean; the food was delicious. The location is fantastic; one could do some very decent birdwatching just from the huge deck, which backs onto the dining room. Our guide for birding/observing antiquities was Julio Tut. He was well informed about both, as well as about the history and geography of Belize; like most good guides, he could see and hear things we barely noticed. We did a slew of excursions, to Caracol (Mayan historic site), Aguacate lagoon, Mountain Pine reserve, thousand feet falls, El Pilar, etc.. I hav e about 1000 photos from the trip.||We did this trip on our own, after getting tired of packaged 'outfitters'. We didn't regret it for a second.||Crystal Paradise is owned and operated by a single (very large) family. Everyone was friendly.

Miss Carolita and her whole family and team at Crystal Paradise made me feel like family. I stayed for five nights and it was a pleasure. They all went out of their way to make sure I had everything I need, Carolita even went above and beyond when I ran out of some personal toiletries. The transfer to and from Belize City was very affordable compared to other services, and they are happy to make any stops you need, including waiting for you to visit the zoo. The optional breakfast (US$12) and dinner (US$21) was very tasty, served family style, with generous portions. They are more than happy to cater to any dietary restrictions. The local bus stops right outside the gates and gets you into or out of San Ignacio in about 15 minutes, for BZ$2.50. Bird watching is phenomenal, several serious birders staying there were gushing about the rare birds spotted there. I saw keel billed motmots and toucanettes at their feeders on multiple occasions. The river can be accessed from the property by a short walk, but it is all uphill on the way back.

Our family of four (kids 8 and 11) stayed with the Tut family at Crystal Paradise for 4 nights, March 23- 27, 2025 . Eric picked us up from the airport and led us on 3 day trips throughout our time at Crystal Paradise. He is patient, kind, knowledgeable, and thorough. We always felt safe under his guidance. Carolita and the kitchen staff took amazing care of our picky eaters and made sure we ate delicious meals that were wholesome and nutritious for all of our day excursions. Alba is an amazing office manager, who was very responsive to all of my questions. As this was the first time our family traveled out of the country, we were nervous but excited. Eric, Alba, Carolita and the Tut family welcomed us with open arms and took amazing care of our family. We were so lucky to have found Crystal Paradise and so grateful that they took such thoughtful care of us on our first trip to Belize.