Travelers Are Putting Family First
You may have noticed that travel trends are increasing in family vacations, with an estimated 47% being multigenerational trips. Most of us can relate to sharing experiences and making memories as a family, and traveling in numbers, like bringing the grandparents along, can help manage a gaggle of little ones. It can be extra special for the adult child, making memories with your parents while fostering adventure in your kids, while the children get bonus time with the grandparents, a win-win for everyone! No matter how elaborate or humble the adventure may be, it’s all about family time, exploring new environments, and creating lifelong memories.
In Belize, we see more families visiting our country, as we have so much to offer, including family-friendly accommodations and countless opportunities for fun and adventure. Be it a low-keyed stay at a beachside resort where days are spent building sandcastles, playing in the water for hours, and taking delicious naps in hammocks on the beach, or jungle adventures exploring exotic Maya archeological sites, cave tubing, and ziplining, Belize meets the need of families who are looking for a unique and memorable vacation.
With so much to choose from, here is one of many adventures that will surely delight the child in all of us.
Horseback Riding at Green Acres Ranch
The expansive Green Acres Ranch, located within the lush panorama of the Cayo District along the Hummingbird Highway, offers a variety of family-oriented activities. Their jungle horseback riding tours accommodate all levels of riders, from novice to cowboy! Before the tour, friendly wrangler Emilio and the team welcome you, assess your comfort level, explain basic riding skills, and show you how to communicate with your trusty steed. Youngsters must wear helmets, but they are available to all riders. Once orientation is complete, you are introduced to your equine friend for the day, and with the help of a step platform, you’re in the saddle and ready to ride!
Led by a team of attentive riding professionals who are certified Belize Tourism Board tour guides as well, the two-hour ride takes you through citrus orchards, grassy fields with grazing horses complete with adorable foals, ranchland dotted with cattle and white Brahma bulls, travers lively rivers, and immersed within misty mountains and thick jungle.
The diverse terrain offers a picturesque snapshot of Belizean landscapes. Riding in a single file, Emilio spends time with each rider, assuring all is well while sharing anecdotes of ranch life and pointing out areas of interest. With a roaring waterfall as a dramatic backdrop, Emilio orchestrates photo ops, memorializing the adventurous day.
In keeping with family-oriented activities, the long-established Green Aces Ranch also offers an informative walk and talk through their citrus orchards, where guests gain a greater appreciation of what farmers bring to the table and learn about organic farming. They can even plant a citrus tree! They also offer a super fun Tractor Trailer Adventure ride through the scenic ranch and beautiful vistas within the valley of the Sleeping Giant. The journey includes indulging in fresh farm fruit, or you can arrange a complete picnic lunch next to the creek under giant shade trees. While savoring a tasty lunch, guests can enjoy wading the creek and marvel at the many birds in the area, all the makings of a memorable family experience.
New to their family-oriented activities is the Mennonite Carriage rides. Enjoy a one-hour farm loop ride through the fields and orchards. The nostalgic carriage ride is perfect for non-riders traveling with horseback riders.
For more information, please visit https://upclosebelize.com/green-acres-ranch-belize/, call or WhatsApp +5016153619, or email [email protected].
