Tanager Rainforest Lodge

Amazing setting with the river nearby, feels very off the beaten path. Yet wifi is available and can use in your room and public area. Our room did not have air-conditioning but we were quite comfortable with a ceiling fan and a powerful stand up fan. There are lots of birds to see and the onsite birding expert Steve took us on walk one morning to help us spot birds. There is a feeder that many bird come to so you don't have to walk far if you don't want to! Our breakfast server, Vince was also knowledgeable about the birds and helped us id them. |There is a Swimming pool that was perfect for cooling off in the afternoon.|The Staff looks after your every need. We had the most contact with Vince, Sarah and Mona. All exceptional. |They have a restaurant and the food was outstanding. They were able to accommodate our vegan eating habits. The food is all fresh. Don't miss out on the fry jack! | Lovely hot water showers. Ours had a garden view.

What a wonderful time we had here! My wife and I spent five incredible days at this beautiful and well kept eco lodge. Our thatched cabin was beautiful and had both a big overhead fan and an AC unit to keep us cool in the warm humid evenings.||The pool was basic, but very refreshing and we spent an hour or so in it each day cooling off before dinner. There was no bar at the pool, but I think that's something that they are working on remodeling and reopening in the future as they are recently under new ownership.||The food was fantastic, and I say this as someone who often lets my stomach arrange our next travel destination. The staff were also very kind and helpful in the dining room and Adran was a very good and friendly bartender for us. He even offered to give us a little ice chest with some Belican beers to enjoy on the porch of our cabana.||Steve, our guide during our stay, is incredibly knowledgeable about the people, culture, and wildlife in the area and also just a great guy to spend the day with. He is a very enthusiastic bird watcher and nature lover and was a delight all around. In fact, when we finished our stay at Tanager and spent a few days on the beach in Placencia, the locals we talked to knew him as well! A travelling merchant said "Oh you were in Big Falls? You must know Steve Choco!" Well we do and we are happy to know him as he gave us daily tours that we will never forget.||If you want to experience the people, the culture, and the incredible biodiversity of the Toledo district in a fun and relaxed way (and you should!) then this is the place to do it. We are so grateful we were able to make this trip and hope to do it again one day.

We just returned from a relaxing week a the Tanager Lodge. ||The property itself is nestled in the jungle, offering a very serene location perfect for relaxing and trying to unplug. The grounds are forested and surrounded by a river, with lots of wildlife all around.||We stayed in a thatched room and it was perfect. The rooms do not have air conditioning, but we were very comfortable the entire time. Rooms do not have wifi and cellphone service is limited, so be prepared to unplug and enjoy the nature that’s all around you.||The food and bar were lovely the whole week as well. The dinner menu changed each night and often followed a theme. They had options for various dietary restrictions and the chef was willing to accommodate special requests as well. ||The bar was a nice option to have on property where we were able to have nice cocktails, some made with local products. It was a good space to chat with other guests and the staff as well. ||The highlight of the trip were our adventures with Steve, the resident guide. Steve is an expert birder, so if you are looking to see tropical birds, he is definitely your guy. We did a 5 day tour that focused on nature and the Mayan communities. We visited a chocolate farm, mayan sites, the Rio Blanco national park and ate lots of delicious local cuisine.||Tanager and Steve are able to recommend or create tours based on your interests and will go the extra mile to make it as enjoyable as possible.||The property is under new ownership and the team has a lot of new enhancements coming it sounds like, so the property will only get better!||Falling asleep and waking up to the sounds of birds in their habitat was a great experience, making the week very relaxing.||We weren’t sure what we were getting into on this trip, but it ended up being just what the doctor ordered and we hope to be able to visit again and unplug in the beautiful Belizean nature.

We stayed at Tanager Lodge last weekend January12th through the14th. The grounds were well kept with numerous trees and plants with signs naming them. Staff put out fruit and attracted many birds. Not only a variety of Tanagers, also Orioles, Woodpecker and many others. Steve was extremely helpful, knowledgeable and enthusiastic about birding. Our Cabana was well kept with a comfortable bed and a nice bathroom and shower design. Staff was extremely helpful doing whatever anyone required. No Baileys for one guests morning coffee was rectified by the following morning. The meals were all very good with a nice selection. River tubing and Hot Springs were fun. Will return for Kayak trip with Steve and birding.

This is a fantastic find. The property is beautifully maintained. The birding is amazing, we live in Belize and have never seen that many birds. The Food is delicious. Staff service was available for anything we needed. It's on the river and they have kayaks and tubes.

Belize has more to offer than just beaches. The Lodge is tucked away in the beauty of the rainforest along the Rio Grande. |Accommodations are comfortable and offer a view into a way of living in harmony with the world around us. We stayed in one of the thatched roof cabanas right at the river's edge. Highly recommended.|Authentic Belizean cuisine is served daily and exceeded our expectations. Fresh, local and exotic ingredients make each meal a new experience.|Morning bird watching with coffee on the patio was amazing. Steve was an incredibly knowledgeable and easy going guide. A consummate professional and true naturalist, Steve led us on a journey that truly opened our eyes to the beauty of southern Belize.|Excursions to Mayan archeological sites gave us some insight into a fascinating culture. Visits to a spice farm, butterfly preserve, cacao farm and chocolatier, swimming under a waterfall as well as a boat ride up the Monkey River and into the jungle gave us a better understanding of the Mayan people's close relationship to the world around them.|Our trip included a package of excursions, which gave us an organized schedule with plenty of down-time for relaxing.|All of the staff at Tanager Rainforest Lodge were attentive, professional and made every effort to insure that we had a great visit. We left feeling like a part of the family.

We had a delightful stay at this peaceful, well appointed lodge. The staff was friendly and helpful in every way. The food delicious. Our cabana very comfortable. We were there for the birding, and Steven proved one of the best guides we’ve had any where, enthusiastic, very knowledgeable and intent that we get the best experience of bird life in that part of Belize as well as sampling the culture of the area. The lodge was, for us, first rate in every way.

We had the pleasure of visiting Tanager over the past New Years holiday with the family and had an absolutely wonderful experience. The resort was situated away from the hustle and bustle of the city in an area of Belize with lush rain forest and ample wildlife. One of the highlights of the trip (and highly recommended experiences) was exploring a series of freshwater caves tucked away in the rain forest. That was a family adventure we will always remember. We also loved our visits to the Belize Spice Farm, Mrs. Yona's, and family snorkeling on the coral reefs (a must while visiting Belize). We do have to give a shout out to the staff at Tanager. They are the heartbeat of the resort and treated us like family while we were there. Mr. Steve - you are amazing and thank you for showing us around your amazing country. We can't wait to make a return trip! This time I'll bring my fly fishing gear to chase after that school of bonefish!