Cayo Espanto

Discover your own private island at Cayo Espanto, where paradise and luxury come together as one. This new, five star, world class resort is for the discriminating few who demand the best life has to offer. You are invited to spend enchanting evenings and unforgettable days overlooking the Caribbean while the staff takes care of everything. Located three miles from San Pedro in the calm waters of the Western Caribbean, off the coast of Belize, Cayo Espanto is truly a spectacular and private retreat. Although Belize is less than two hours from Miami and Houston, it remains virtually undiscovered.

Amenities include: personal houseman and full service staff; air conditioning and ceiling fans in every villa; transportation between Cayo Espanto and San Pedro; non-motorized sports with pedal boats, sea kayaks, and sailboats; three meals a day and access to personal butler`s pantry for snacks; CD library and stereo, satellite TV; and oversized Turkish robes and Yves De Lormes sheets. Also available: professional massage therapist, Mayan ruin tours, jungle trips, motor boat and guide for fishing, diving and snorkeling, access to nearby golf course on Caye Chapel (reservations are necessary), Internet connection, fine wines, cigars, and cognacs.. Belize International airport, hosting US Airways, Delta Airlines, American and Continental Airlines can accommodate private jets.

Casa Olita - one bedroom (1500+ square feet)

Casa Olita will charm you with its sophistication and seclusion. After you gaze at exquisite Caribbean vistas at your private dock, take a dip in your personal splash pool or cool off in the alfresco showers. It`s your choice. Toast to your honeymoon or simply embrace your loved one in the enchanting walled garden. Other luxurious touches include, a king size bed dressed in Yves De Lormes sheets, Zirocotte and Jobillo wood paneling, and mosquito netting.

Casa Aurora - two bedroom (2100+ square feet)

Relax without boundaries in this spacious, comfortable villa perfect for your entire family. Choose between a family trip to your personal pool, the largest on the island, or serene moments on a hammock. Bundle up in Aurora`s king beds or four twin beds covered in Yves De Lormes sheets. Choose between two Caribbean ocean front bedrooms, each with sleek baths and personal deck. Casa Aurora is also adorned with exotic hardwood furniture.

Casa Estrella - two bedroom ( 2500+ square feet)

Treat yourself like a star in our exquisite two-story, two-bedroom villa. Gaze at the sparkling Caribbean from your spectacular second story view. Your upstairs bedroom has an open-air design and hardwood floors. Devote some time to yourself. Downstairs guests will be busy appreciating a 180 degree view of the Caribbean, with doors on three sides opening directly to the sea. Clearly distinguishable by its grand size, Casa Estrella also features a personal plunge pool, an alfresco shower, and a choice of twin or king sized beds dressed in Yves De Lorme sheets.

Casa Brisa - The newly remodeled one bedroom villa.

Enjoy the best natural breeze on the island in Casa Brisa. Relax your mind and your body in your private plunge pool positioned on your private verandah, for beautiful views of our turquoise lagoon. Spend your days soaking up the spectacular Caribbean vista from your own private dock. Choose between a pair of twin beds or one king bed in your secluded hideaway, which also features exquisite Yves De Lormes sheets, cabbage bark ceilings, mosquito netting, large Santa Rosa verandahs and private dock.

Serene days begin with a breathtaking sunrise and breakfast brought to you in bed. Anglers come from all over the globe for the unbelievable fly fishing on and around Cayo Espanto. Enjoy exhilarating days of fly fishing within casting distance of your villa. Here bonefish and even small permit thrive. Tarpon are but a short boat ride away. The second longest barrier reef in the world is only a short distance from Cayo Espanto and incomparable snorkeling and SCUBA diving are just a part of the adventure that awaits you.

Fly Fishing
Fly fishing is always a favorite activity for guests of Cayo Espanto who have their own equipment. Because hundreds of bonefish have made their home around Cayo Espanto, the angler will usually find great success all around the island. The hard sea-bottom immediately around the island provides for unusually easy wading. In addition to wading around the island, guests may hire a guide and boat for some wonderful flats fishing for bonefish, tarpon and permit.

ScubaDiving
Scuba Diving the second largest barrier reef in the world is not to be missed. Cayo Espanto is within 15-20 minutes of some of the world`s best and most famous dive sites. Private trips are easily arranged. Guests who wish to dive the Blue Hole should be aware that it is an all-day trip usually leaving about 8:00 in the morning and returning at 6:00 in the evening. A private charter is available or guests may choose to go with a group from San Pedro. German Alamilla or Anastacio Badillo, our Dive Masters, are available for private charter trips. When they are not on a private charter with the guests they lead our regular open diving and snorkeling trips. To guarantee diving with German or Tasio, advance arrangements are requested, otherwise, they cannot guarantee their availability. Snorkeling in Hol Chan, Belize`s National Marine Park, has been named by USA Today one of the world`s top ten snorkeling sites. Private charters to Hol Chan are available or guests may choose to join a boat from San Pedro. Prices run about $45.00 per person for a boat and rentals are available. Glass bottom boats also provide another window to the underwater life below.

Spa
The private island now has full spa services with an on-site massage therapist. the Spa offers manicures, pedicures, facials, Aromatherapy and more. Please inquire.

Tours
Another favorite trip is a day with boat and guide for some fishing, snorkeling and conching (in season). After a morning of fishing and conching, your guide will grill your catch for you on a beach. After lunch, it`s back to the water for some great snorkeling, all out fun and relaxing. You can also choose to visit other islands (some deserted and some with villages). Return just in time to watch the sunset and have cocktails before dinner. For landlubbers, daily excursions to the mainland of Belize offer fantastic adventure opportunities. The Mayan ruins of Lamanai are a must. River trips and visits to inland spas are included along the way. Once again, private charters are also available. On nearby Cayo Rosario and Bird Caye is an experience for all. These islands are very close to Cayo Espanto and are home to many types of birds. (spoonbill, pelican, frigates just to name a few). The adventure allows guests to walk around and through mangrove. This tour is highlighted by the Belize Audubon Society. If you just want to go exploring in a skiff (our name for a 21-ft Mexican-made boat), one of the island`s staff can take you out. The trip is always an adventure and full of unpredictability. Deserted beaches, uninhabited islands, beautiful waters and an occasional dolphin can make your trip very memorable. $250.00/2hours, $20/each additional hour.

Picnics
How about a gourmet picnic lunch on a deserted beach for just the two of you? They will send an advance team to prepare the perfect romantic lunch site. Afterwards, they will deliver you to your paradise. Stay as long as you like and they will pick you up at a pre-determined time. Or, if you prefer, take their cellular phone and give them a call (we are only 10 minutes away). $200.00/couple.

Once you arrive at Cayo Espanto, the award winning chefs leave no decisions for you to make. A new menu is created daily to perfectly suit your tastes, based on a survey you are asked to fill out before you even arrive on the island. Winners of awards from all over the globe, Cayo Espanto`s master culinary artists prepare the most succulent dishes with the freshest tropical ingredients in the world. Whether it is breakfast in bed or a candle lit dinner on your personal veranda, the epicurean cuisine at Cayo Espanto is nothing short of tantalizing. The personalized creations are an awakening to the palate.