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the existing six cottages. Further constructions, including more cottages, a gift shop, a water tower, and staff quarters, followed in 1985. By 1988, the lodge encompassed 16 cottage rooms, which benefited from amenities like electricity-generated ice and hot water. Enhancements were made to improve accessibility for activities such as canoeing, and in 1990, all cottages were upgraded. The expansion also led to the creation of trails for activities like horseback riding, mountain biking, and trekking.
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of 2012, which marked the conclusion of the Maya Long Count and held cultural importance, Chaa Creek sponsored a series of scholarly seminars, lectures, workshops, and cultural events. These endeavors were aimed at fostering credible Maya research and clarifying misconceptions about the significance
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Cottages was founded as the inaugural jungle lodge in Belize, featuring two thatched-roof cottages constructed from local materials. The establishment expanded with a road built by the British Army Corps of Engineers in 1983, allowing for the addition of a dining room alongside
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Teachers Institute in Environmental Studies and Culture, aiming to promote sustainable resource use and cultural heritage understanding. The Bush Medicine Camp, in partnership with Ixchel Tropical Research Foundation, focuses on Belize's Maya medicinal plants and traditional uses.
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are in proximity, while the 365-acre nature reserve boasts over 70 recorded Maya sites. Farming and development activities led to the discovery of artifacts and structures, sparking an interest in local Maya culture. This prompted collaborations with institutions such as the
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Chaa Creek has been involved in several environmental initiatives and investigations. These include collaborations with organizations such as RiverKeepers, the Yerkes
Primate Institute, the Foundation for Wildlife Conservation, the
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and operated Chaa Creek as an eco-resort before the term became widely known. They engaged with traditional and modern practices like permaculture, solar power, and waste recycling, while also studying local farming methods.
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By 1997, the property had expanded to include 21 cottages, including luxury suites. The following year, electric lighting and fans were added to the rooms. In 1999, the Macal River Camp underwent renovations, introducing
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The Chaa Creek
Natural History Centre and Nature Reserve also functions as an educational destination, accommodating field trips for various local and international educational institutions annually.
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