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Turneffe Flats
has long been recognized as a premier saltwater
flyfishing, scuba diving and marine ecotourism destination.
Located on Belize’s Turneffe Atoll, the largest and most
biologically diverse atoll in the Caribbean, we specialize in
superior service for a limited number of guests.
Imagine
awakening in your air-conditioned beachfront cabin with an
incredible tropical seascape of white sand beach, tranquil
bonefish flats, lush mangroves and the surf breaking over the
reef for miles in either direction. Each morning you can
watch a spectacular sunrise from your verandah and when night
falls, the stars look close enough to touch.
We are
ideally located to enjoy all of Turneffe’s 250 square
miles of expansive flats, healthy coral reef and remarkably rich
marine habitat.
Saltwater Flyfishing
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For years
Turneffe Flats has
been known as one of the Caribbean's premier
saltwater fly fishing destinations. The diversity of
our saltwater flats fishing sets us apart from other
destinations and the opportunity to catch bonefish, permit
and tarpon on a given day makes Turneffe Flats one of the
rare spots to pursue a ‘Flats Grand Slam’.
Although
the spin fishing at Turneffe is exceptional, we are
primarily a flyfishing destination. We are privileged
to have a large repeat customer base with anglers from the
finest fly shops and outfitters around the world making
Turneffe Flats their annual saltwater fly fishing
destination.
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Bonefishing
Bonefishing is a mainstay of our fishing with
miles of crystal clear, wadeable flats. While wading
Turneffe’s extensive turtle grass flats, you will sight fish
to large schools of bonefish as well as smaller groups and
singles. Our bonefishing is consistently good throughout the
year.
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Permit Fishing
In
recent years, increasing numbers of saltwater anglers have
developed a serious interest in the elusive permit.
Turneffe Flats is one of a select group of saltwater
destinations where you can experience the excitement of
flats fishing for tailing permit with a reasonable
opportunity to catch one. Our permit fishing is also
consistently available throughout the year.
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Tarpon Fishing
Because tarpon are migratory, tarpon fishing
is seasonal. Although some tarpon are around
throughout the year, our tarpon season begins in April and
continues to mid October. June, July and August are
generally the best months for tarpon fishing. Most of
our migratory tarpon are in the 70-90 pound range but we see
a few 150-200 pound monsters each year.
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Belize’s best SCUBA Diving
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The offshore
atolls of Belize are consistently rated amongst the world’s
‘best dive destinations’. With pristine coral reefs,
abundant marine life and warm Caribbean seas, it’s easy to
see why.
Turneffe
Flats is ideally located to take advantage of Belize’s best
diving, and three dives per day plus a weekly night dive are
standard. Our dive vacations also include a day trip to
Lighthouse Reef to dive the famous Blue Hole, Half Moon Wall
and Long Caye.
Small dive
groups are our norm (4 to 8 divers) with our excellent
Instructors and Dive Masters emphasizing personalized
service and maximum flexibility. PADI & SDI Instruction is
available on-site and we offer a range of courses including
Discover Scuba Diving, Open Water Referral and Advanced
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Atoll Adventure (Marine
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Because
there are
so many wonderful things to see and do at Turneffe, we
developed a snorkeling and adventure package several years
ago.
This has now evolved into a diversified marine ecotourism
vacation with multiple activities from which to choose.
World-class snorkeling is a mainstay of this package with a
number of different snorkeling opportunities available
including night snorkeling. There have been over 60 bird
species identified on on the Turneffe atoll and looking for
West Indian Manatees or Bottlenose Dolphins is exciting and
fun. Learn about the fascinating history of the
Turneffe Atoll from the Maya who fished and traded on the
Turneffe Atoll as far back as 400 A.D. to the Pirates of the
Caribbean who used Turneffe as a favored hideout. Sign up
for a Belizean cooking class or just relax in a hammock
under the coconut palms.
Our Atoll
Adventure Guides are informative and fun, and our 25 ft.,
twin engine, boat is at your guides disposal allowing
you access to all of this wonderful marine ecosystem.
This is a very flexible package that is adapted to the
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Inland/Island Package
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One
consideration when planning a vacation in Belize is how to
see the most of this wonderfully diverse country. The
offshore atolls and the inland rainforests offer very
different opportunities. For the fullest possible
experience, we have joined with Chaa Creek, the top-rated
inland/rainforest ecotourism resort in Belize.
This vacation allows
you to
enjoy the Atoll Adventure
activities at Turneffe Flats such as
exploring for dolphins & manatees,
world-class snorkeling, kayaking, and relaxing on the
Caribbean shore. You will then transfer to Chaa Creek
for jungle walks, river canoeing, birding and visiting the
Maya ruins.
You can
choose to spend four nights at Turneffe Flats and three
nights at Chaa Creek, or the other way around.
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As the
largest and most biologically diverse atoll in the
Caribbean, the Turneffe Atoll is one of the most productive
and sensitive marine ecosystems in the Western Hemisphere.
Through 1% for THE PLANET, Turneffe Flats commits 1% of
revenues to organizations promoting conservation and
sustainability of habitats such as Turneffe. |
Turneffe Flats
is the destination offering superior, personalized service for:
- Belize Fishing
- Belize Diving
- Belize ecotourism
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All inclusive fishing, diving and snorkeling
vacations
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Belize saltwater flyfishing vacations
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Belize flyfishing
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Belize Scuba diving
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Belize bonefishing, Belize permit fishing and
Belize tarpon fishing vacations
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Belize offshore cayes SCUBA diving vacations
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Belize marine ecotourism vacations
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