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The Lodge at Chaa Creek has become one
of Belize’s most recognised eco resorts, pro-
viding unique adventure travel experiences
for thousands of visitors ever since founding
owners Mick and Lucy Fleming first opened
their doors to guests in 1981.
Offering a blend of natural beauty, history
and culture within an atmosphere of afford-
able, casual luxury, Chaa Creek continues to
attract growing numbers of travellers, many
of whom would be surprised to discover that
this stunning eco resort began life as the
dream of two young adventurers wishing to
establish a small farm along the banks of a
remote jungle river.
The dream began more than 30 years ago,
when Mick and Lucy arrived in Belize from
England. Belize at that time was still a British
colonial protectorate, and within a couple of
months the Flemings met a Royal Air Force
Regiment commander stationed in Belize
City who owned an overgrown farm situ-
ated on the Macal River in the Cayo District.
It was a remote, disused property that he was
happy to lease to the Flemings.