About Us
Our lodges are located off the National Electrical Grid system and therefore we have to provide for the generation of our own electrical demand. Both operate on 110 volts supplied by a three-way system. Our system uses a combination and a battery bank unit in conjunction with a small generator that is turned on for approximately three hours in the early morning and in the evenings for about four hours. Both lodges operate with 100% SOLAR ENERGY. We are proud of our alternative “green” power source and we encourage guests to conserve power when- ever possible. We also encourage all guests to bring water bottles to refill.
We remain committed to remain in harmony with nature in a sustainable and bal- anced way. We encourage the use of fans instead of Air Conditioning. Our Dormitory Accommodation at both lodges offer state
of the art green facility which features sep- arate male and female shared bath units. Additionally, the facility features Clivus Multrum composting toilets which are self contained, waterless and odourless. In addi- tion, the shared baths also use natural light- ing where possible. We also practice rain- water collection systems and promote gray water storage and recycle systems.
We also encourage guests to be a part of an opportunity for positive action by promoting our Yellow-Headed Parrot Programme which includes extra protection of nesting sites and public awareness programs.
The RBCMA is home to a wide cross section of biodiversity possibly not found as con- centrated anywhere else in the country of Belize. The uniqueness of this area serves as a model for other protected areas.
La Milpa Eco Lodge
The La Milpa Lodge lies nestled deep in the forests of northwestern Belize. It is located only three miles from the third largest archaeological site in Belize. The La Milpa Archaeological Site is only one of at least sixty other archaeological sites found on the Rio Bravo. Serving as a base for two long-term archaeological projects, La Milpa has evolved as the center of archaeological research on the Rio Bravo. Guests visiting the La Milpa Lodge experience firsthand the rich history of the Maya Civilization.
Hill Bank Field Station
Our Hill Bank site was established in 1995 and one of two stations located on the Rio Bravo Conservation and Management Area (RBCMA). But the history of this site goes way back to when the Hill Bank area was inhabited by the ancient Maya. Along the length of the New River Lagoon you will find evidence of Mayan habitation in the form of house mounds, and just 12 miles away we find the second largest Mayan Monument in Belize, Lamanai. Today, Hill Bank is a working conservation field station, committed to managing the conservation of Belize’s natural heritage.