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Manta Resort |
Address:
Glovers Atoll, Belize
Tel: 305-969-7947
Fax: 305-969-7946
Email: info@mantaresort.com
URL: Manta Resort
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Type of Property: Vacation Rental
Beach Location: Beach Front (Directly on Beach/Water Front)
Island: Belize
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A pristine and secluded palm-studded island located on Glovers Atoll in Belize, one of the most spectacular, untouched reef systems in the Caribbean. Located some 30 miles from the mainland, Glover's Atoll is a UN World Heritage Site and Belizean National Park. Our tropical mahogany cabañas are all situated on the white, sandy beach overlooking the reef.
Manta Resort offers world-class scuba diving that is virtually unparalleled in the Caribbean. Because of the atoll's protected status, you will be amazed by the abundant marine life - grouper, moray, colorful queen trigger fish and large parrot fish abound. Majestic manta rays are frequently seen; enjoy encounters with dolphins, eagle rays and sea turtles. Incredible wall diving is a stone's throw from the resort, with a 2,000-foot wall right in front. If you're not a diver, snorkel on our guided trips around the 80-square-mile atoll, or in our own crystal clear lagoon within the resort. Other activities include kayaking and excellent fly-fishing and trolling.
For those seeking a peaceful respite, relax in your private hammock on the porch of your own mahogany cabaña, or soak up some sun on our white sand beaches, cooled by the Caribbean trade breezes. Meander on down to our Cantina for some hearty, fresh international cuisine. Manta Resort is small and personal, offering 12 cabañas and one larger Family House - you won't have to share Paradise with large crowds!
Our staff at Manta Resort takes great pride in friendly service. Our food is said to be some of the best in Belize. Come to Manta, we'd love to share our tropical paradise with you.
Location
Belize is located in Central America on the western edge of the Caribbean and is a short 2-hour flight from Houston, Dallas, New Orleans or Miami. Manta Resort is located a scenic 3-hour boat ride from Belize city. We provide the boat ride to Manta Resort aboard our 50-ft Pelagic, where you may sit back and relax, traveling through turquoise waters, sipping complimentary beverages.
Glover's Atoll
Glover's Atoll lies 20 miles outside the second longest barrier reef in the world and comprises some 80 square miles in area on the edge of the continental shelf. It is one of only a handful of atolls in the Atlantic/Caribbean and was designated as an United Nations World Heritage Site. Manta Resort is the only full-service resort on the atoll.
The Cantina
The Cantina is our focal point, acting as bar, restaurant and leisure area. Built on the end of a 50-foot pier, with its native wood floor, tall thatched roof, and open-air design, the Cantina evokes a simple yet comfortable feeling. From every vantage-point, magnificent panoramic views of waves and reef can be seen while you are dining on our exquisitely prepared Belizean and International cuisine. Or just relaxing with a piña colada or a Belizean beer. Our bar is renowned for its cocktail hour, offering a wide variety of beverages, along with happy hour snacks. In the evenings, as the day's catch is cleaned, fish scraps are thrown to our resident rays and nurse sharks in Manta Lagoon.
The Food
The cuisine at Manta Resort is said to be some of the best in Belize. Breakfast and lunch are buffet style, offering a variety of local cuisine. The evening meal is served to you - perhaps seasonal conch, lobster, chicken or pork. All of our meals are prepared with seasonally available freshest fruits and vegetables from farms and gardens around the country. The meals include dishes from Belize, Mexico. the Caribbean and other nations. Our bread is baked daily in our kitchen and served warm from the oven. Our Cantina has an all-day supply of freshly-brewed coffee, along with a selection of teas and juice for your refreshment and convenience. We endeavor to accommodate any special dietary needs.
MANTA RESERVE IS AN UNITED NATIONS HERITAGE SITE
Manta Resort is dedicated to preserving and sharing the natural wonders of the world. Manta Resort is located on Glover's Reef Atoll, an United Nations Heritage Site.The reserve was established to preserve the ecological diversity of a variety of marine species and to maintain natural areas for education and research. A marine research field station is located on the eastern end of the atoll. Some of the cost of your vacation at Manta Resort contributes to the preservation of this pristine and beautiful atoll.
The Manta Resort Environment
Manta Resort is situated on a former Belizean coconut plantation, boasting some of the oldest and tallest coconut palms in this tiny former British colony. Our lush, green coconut palms provide a colorful contrast with the beautiful white sand - a true "Gilligan's Island" paradise. The 12-acre island is located at the southern tip of Glover's Reef Atoll within a nationally protected marine reserve - truly one of the most spectacular untouched reef systems in the Caribbean. In addition, it was granted UN World Heritage Site status in 1996 owing to its remarkably pristine reef systems.
Manta Resort is one of only five islands in the Glover's Atoll that is home to a crystal clear lagoon, a natural haven for many small fish, rays, nurse sharks and a large school of bonefish. At nighttime, visiting schools of tarpon may be seen also in the lagoon. It is over this lagoon that we have built our restaurant and bar, for enjoyment of the year-round gentle trade winds.
The local history of this Caye is peppered with stories of pirates (one, old John Glover, provides the Atoll's name), smuggling and contraband, ghosts new and old - all are subjects for jolly after-dinner conversation. Today, Manta Resort is a premiere dive location, as well as a snorkeler's paradise, a fisherman's dream, and an all-out great place to relax. The nightlife here is conversation, night dives, moonlight walks, star-gazing or just relaxing with that good book you never could seem to find the time to finish! |
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