Oh, We’re Going to Itza!
A
short ride away from Belize’s mainland lies a diver’s dream
destination, the Itza
Resort. Unlike
many other resorts that are in such breath-taking environments, the
Itza Resort is renowned for being a driving force behind
environmental issues and it is a popular haunt not just for divers
but also for scientists and researchers.
Itza
is one of the top divingresorts Belize has
to offer and it is the biggest beach front resort specifically for
divers and it is the closest to the famous diving spot, the Great
Blue Hole. It has been owned privately by the same family since the
late 1960’s and, not only do they keep their prices incredibly
reasonable considering the paradise of their location, but their goal
is to preserve the nature surrounding the atoll as much as possible
while allowing visitors to enjoy it.
The
Itza Resort houses a total of 24 rooms that are within a stone’s
throw of Long Caye beach where you will also find the crystal-clear
waters of the Caribbean Sea. Naturally you can take to the water and
enjoy a swim, scuba diver or a snorkelling but, if you would rather
stay on top of the waves, you can paddleboard or kayak your way
across the deep blue sea. If you want to explore the atoll, hire a
bike and take yourself on a tour or, if you simply want to relax,
lounge in one of the hammocks on site. The nights at Itza are just as
beautiful as the day with live music and dancing entertainment being
provided on the beach around a glorious campfire with the stars
shining brightly overhead.
Itza
Resort offers amazing Belize
dive packages as it is home to one of the second largest and most pristine coral
reef ecosystems in the Americas, the Mesoamerican Reef. It is popular
with divers but, for Itza residents, you will usually have this
little slice of paradise to yourself. The visibility of up to 100
feet and the calm, warm waters provide an ideal diving setting and,
if you want to branch further afield, there are incredible diving
sites less than half an hour away from the Itza Resort.
The
GreatBlue Hole is
a mere 30 minutes away by boat and Itza prides itself on being the
first boat out in the mornings to reach this natural phenomenon. This
iconic sight is a firm favourite with divers from all over the world
due to its incredibly sea life and staggering 125 metre drop. You are
able to explore the sinkhole yourself or you can enlist the knowledge
of the divemasters at Itza who will be with you every step of the way
to ensure you have a wonderful yet safe experience. Itza Resort has
everything you could possibly want: blue skies, crystal seas, a
abundance of paradise and adventure, what more could you ask for?
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