Belize General Info

Posted by Slickrock Adventures on February 17, 2023

Alarm clock, surpriseSunrise in your eyesCalming waves, splashing byEagle rays jumping, at the corner of your eyeBlue skyKey lime pieFreshly-caught fishFrom the sea, to your dishKayak, windsurf, or snorkelEven SUP, it’s your callGo with the flowAll the above, or go slowRead a book, or hammock surf, by your roomTurtles hatching, around a full moonSee a pelicanAs you reach for a Beliki

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Slickrock Adventures has changed a lot since we began as a small kayak school in 1977.Kayaking Green River’s Labyrinth CanyonStarting on the Colorado River near Moab, Utah, we soon grew to offer whitewater adventures throughout the Rocky Mountain region.Mountain biking along the famous White Rim TrailWe have been running trips in Central America since 1981, initially with a truck, a few k

Posted by Slickrock Adventures on February 2, 2023

  We are yet again about to welcome the pitter-patter of baby turtles crawling out of their nests in February. Charlie Woodward is back as manager and mentor.He first came just a couple of months after 1998’s Hurricane Mitch, and has been with Slickrock since 1999. Long Caye before and after 30 foot waves, caused by Hurricane Mitch.Back then, it was a mere two solar panels and a two

Posted by Slickrock Adventures on January 1, 2023

We hope you had a great Christmas, and Happy New Year.With the brunt of winter upon us, we have a 10% discount for January 20th – 29th , and January 27th – February 5th, should Long Caye be on your radar for a tropical escapade.There will be private charters available in May and June, but otherwise, we will be closing in May, just four months away. Even with the recent Northern

Posted by Slickrock Adventures on November 4, 2022

Dear Slickrock Friends,We have had several enquiries the past couple of days, regarding the damage from Hurricane Lisa.“Batfish”, top right at Old Belize MarinaNEMO (National Emergency Management Organisation) declared a state of emergency for the Belize and Stann Creek districts from 3pm on Wednesday 2nd November.Philip Goldson International Airport(Photo Credit: San Pedro Sun)Only

Posted by Slickrock Adventures on November 3, 2022

Dear Slickrock Friends,We still have availability for 9th and 16th December at 20% discount, due to cancellations.There are also a few spaces left for Christmas and New Year’s, should you like to spend a week on the island, with a night either side of that, in the jungle.Since Covid, we discontinued the day trips. We highly recommend our friends at Black Orchid Resort who offer everythin

Posted by Slickrock Adventures on 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

Posted by Slickrock Adventures on 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

Posted by Slickrock Adventures on 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