BELIZE ADVENTURE BLOG

By Slickrock Adventures | September 8, 2020

Slickrock reopening 18th December 2020 In case you missed it, the airport reopening has been postponed and a temporary 14 day State of Emergency was declared due to a recent spike in Covid-19 cases. These were mainly in Ambergris Caye (aka San Pedro) and three areas of Orange Walk District (Guinea Grass, Shipyard, and Santa Martha). Personally, I think this was a smart move by Prime Minister, The

By Slickrock Adventures | August 18, 2020

The island is being looked after by our team on a rotated two-week schedule and we are working closely with Wildlife Conservation Society, and Fisheries Department to get to and fro. As mentioned briefly in my last update, we will be sponsoring them on a long-term basis to enhance the conservation efforts of Glover’s Reef Marine Reserve. We already pay a marine park fee per guest, but I plan for

By Slickrock Adventures | July 30, 2020

We are happy to announce that our trips will begin again this winter. Our company ethos is and has always been to be “eco-friendly”, not “ego-friendly”, whether that is with ownership or with any of our Slickrock family and friends. Our registration paperwork was previously paper and ink, intensive, from a guest’s perspective, but being three hours from the mainland a

By Slickrock Adventures | March 12, 2020

We are living in a stressful world. Fishing is like temporary freedom from all that stress where you can unplug and be immersed in nature. Belize is a mecca for those interested in fishing.  You can spin, fly, troll – and you can enjoy it all year long. Our estuaries, inlets and mouths to the many rivers are known for their tarpon, snook and jacks. Our atolls, lagoons and grassy flats are k

By Slickrock Adventures | March 10, 2020

  It’s been an exciting week on Long Caye at Glover’s Atoll. We have many sea turtles that nest on the island and recently we’ve had a new cache of Hawksbill Turtle hatchlings come to life. We’re thrilled to be able to share with you the first photos of these sweet little turtles.  Hawksbill Turtles live their life in the sea, but they return to our sandy beaches to l

By Slickrock Adventures | March 3, 2020

BY: TRACY L. BARNETT, STAFF WRITER | The Buzz Magazine   For many families, it’s time once again to pull out the beach gear, try on the swimsuits and prepare for that brief, sweet season of intensity known as Spring Break. It’s also a good time to share memories from Spring Breaks gone by – and that’s what we did with one group of Buzz families, just to get you in the mood. It all sta

By Slickrock Adventures | February 26, 2020

We are fortunate to have a very special place on Glovers Atoll and with our remote location we offer a unique opportunity for our guests to experience and learn how to Kitesurf.  The steady winds and protected inner atoll water make it an ideal place to learn this thrilling sport which improves overall coordination, balance and concentration. It also trains reflexes, reactions and strengthens the

By Slickrock Adventures | February 13, 2020

What better way to have fun in Belize under the bright, beautiful sun then by SUP? Stand up paddling (SUP) is easy and it feels great spending time floating on the water, soaking up the suns rich vitamin D and exploring the reef underneath. Some love the benefits of getting that sun kissed glow on their skin, others crave the low impact exercise, almost everyone simply enjoys the experience. At ou

By Slickrock Adventures | February 10, 2020

There are many great reasons to visit Belize right now: pristine coral reef, fabulous beaches, amazing diving, a lush rainforest, and incredible wildlife. Oh yes and organic chocolate! Delicious, decadent chocolate- Belize has a long tradition of authentic chocolate production. The cacao plants are indigenous to Belize and the Mayans knew more than a thing or two about growing the very best there