- Address: central part of Belize;
- Website: belizeaudubon.org;
- Phone: +501 223-5004;
- Working hours: every day from 8:00 to 16:30.
The Reserve Crooked Tree (or Crooked Tree, in the translation "crooked tree" due to the curvature of cashew trees) is a unique nesting place for more than 275 species of birds. The reserve includes: lagoons, bogs, canals, mangroves. Crooked Three is an ideal place for eco-tourism.
Tour of the reserve
The best way to get acquainted with the world of the reserve is to take a canoe with a guide on site (without a guide, a canoe rental is prohibited). While sailing through canals and rivers, the guide will offer you to walk through wooden bridges along forest trails. Beauty and delight are guaranteed!
The canoe trip lasts about 3 hours. On the price agree on the spot (there is no fixed price). as a guide can act even a local boy, not inferior to anything professional guide.
Reserve Kruked Three with its territory of 12 square kilometers is rich in diversity:
- birds: egret, falcon, hummingbird, rare bird of Brazilian yabir (length - 1.5 m, wingspan - 2.8 m, length of beak - 30-35 cm);
- animals: crocodile, monkey-howler, iguanas, freshwater turtles;
- trees: cashew, pine, oak.
Stay overnight in the reserve
On the territory of the village, on the picturesque shore of the lagoon, is a private mini-hotel Crooked Tree Lodge, which includes the main building and 6 guest houses with shower and toilet. Becks Bed and Breakfast is equally popular (in room shower and toilet, cable TV, air conditioning). These are the most popular places to stay.
How to get there?
The reserve is in the central part of Belize . The village of Crooked Three (one of the oldest in Belize) is the geographical center of the reserve.
- The best way to travel is to rent a car. Landmark - the city of Orange Walk (from Belize City - 50 km);
- you can get on the bus or catch a ride.
To the note to the tourist
- The best time to visit is the dry season (from December to April).
- In April, you will see the greatest variety of birds.
- Bird Brazilian yabiru - one of the largest. Can hunt even the baby crocodile.
- Refueling on the roads of Belize - a rarity, so stock up on gasoline for future use. Gasoline, by the way, expensive - $ 3.5-4 US per 1 gallon.
- Before entering the village there is an information center where you can see the exhibitions of local reptiles.