If you are looking for a unique and authentic eco-tourism experience then the STAND Center may be able to help. We offer lodging as well as a variety of 'voluntourism' opportunities for the volunteers that help out at the Center. Because our voluntourism opportunities, like all of our programs are not aimed at making a profit but rather at spreading awareness and funding the Center we can offer them at considerable discount when compared with conventional tourism activities.
We have two lodging packages both aimed at budget travelers who would rather experience Belize as it truly is than pay a high priced resort to cater to their every whim and desire while in a foreign country they barely get to know.
If you would like to experience the rain forest with all it's vivid sounds and colors either camping or staying in our modest screened bunkhouse which you may share with other visitors then our Eco-Hostel package is perfect for you.
If you would prefer to experience the rippling ocean and the salty sea breezes while lounging comfortably beneath live oaks within 100 feet of the ocean on the gorgeous placencia peninsula then Allie's Beyabu Muna package is the one for you. See each below.
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Eco-Hostel Package
Enjoy the species rich jungle from the comfortable
perch of our tree house. Walk to our nearby waterfall,
so close you can hear it from the balcony! Or simply
meander down our stone driveway under the swaying
rain forest sentinels. Listen to the birds serenade you in
the mornings and let the monkeys chide you to bed in
the evening. You are invited to participate in any of the
workshops taking place at the Center during your stay,
and we will gladly show you around the Farm and
explain the exciting work we are doing here.
There is no electricity to distract you from the lush and breathing cathedral of
vegetation that surrounds you and you may find the kerosene lantern we
provide to be charming and romantic. Your toilet is a clean, sustainable and
odorless composting Terra Preta toilet. A clean bathing area allows you to cool
down and clean up and our nearby swimming hole or the nearby river gives you
nice siesta spots. The package includes 3 meals, prepared for you, from our
community kitchen. All this for an amazing price you will find hard to beat even
in the villages. Most jungle lodges charge from $100- $800 US dollars per night
just for the room. Here at the STAND Center you will pay only $15 US dollars a
day for lodging and meals! If you prefer to bring your own tent, you may access
the toilet and bathing area as well. It will cost you only $7.50 US per night. For
more information or to make reservations simply fill in the form at the bottom
of the page. Please indicate your preference as tent or cabin.
Allie's Beyabu Muna Package
Stay comfortably in our hardwood two bedroom cabin on the white sands of
the Placencia peninsula. Both the interior and exterior are constructed of
beautiful hardwoods that glow with warmth. Ceiling fans will keep you cool
and comfortable when you are not on the huge veranda enjoying the sea
breeze. All the expected amenities such as a flushing toilet and heated shower
are included as well as a full kitchen, spacious refrigerator, and plenty of fresh
ocean air. The house will sleep up to five people. Our friendly Garifuna
caretaker, Sally,will be happy to provide you with laundry services, and
housekeeping while at Allie's Beyabu Muna for modest prices. Enjoy
breathtaking sunrises, snorkel around stunning coral heads a stone's throw
away from the shoreline, gaze at the emerald islands as they emerge from the
morning mists and catch some culture in nearby Seine Bight or Placencia
villages. Then fall asleep to the oceans rollicking lullaby. You would be hard
pressed to find a private room on this peninsula for less than $35 US a night,
but you can reserve this spacious cabin for only $50 US per night. This is the
price for the entire house, not only a bed. IF you are volunteering at the
Center as well you will be eligible for a discount and can rent the cabin as a
hostel for only $15 US per person per night!!! Simply fill out the form to the
right to request a reservation.