Every lobster season, immerse yourself in the vibrant spirit of Belize at our Mini Lobster Fest & Artisan Market! Join us as we celebrate the flavors of the sea while proudly showcasing locally made products from Belizean small artisan businesses. Experience the ultimate unwind-and-relax vibe as you savor delectable lobster dishes, sip on refreshing drinks, and sway to the captivating melodies of a local steel band.
Join us as three extraordinary bartenders go head-to-head in the ultimate Battle of the Bartenders Finals! Their ultimate goal, to be named Master Mixologist earning bragging rights not just for themselves, but also the resort they represent. The three resorts participating in the competition are The Rainforest Lodge at Sleeping Giant, The Lodge at Jaguar Reef, and Umaya Resort. While the judging panel decides, witness the clash of cocktail creativity, skill, and passion as the reigning champions from each resort showcase their talent behind the bar. Whether you’re a cocktail connoisseur, an aspiring mixologist, or simply looking for a fun way to spend the weekend, this event promises to be a thrilling celebration of the art of bartending.
Discover the treasures of Belizean craftsmanship at this year’s Lobster Fest & Artisan Market where you will find an array of unique artisan products. Savor mouthwatering lobster dishes prepared by our talented Chef, while you meet local artisans, and support and uplift these talented local entrepreneurs.
Stroll through the sun-kissed beach at The Lodge at Jaguar Reef, while music coming from local music bands enchants your soul. Lose yourself in the rhythmic beats produced by the local music bands. When your appetite calls, venture towards the food booths, where a selection of mouthwatering lobster dishes await you. Don’t miss this extraordinary experience at the beach where the symphony of waves meets the harmony of local music instruments.
In 2023, the air was filled with rhythmic beats produced by The Panerrifix Steelband.
Fresh lobster tail grilled to perfection, accompanied with roasted Nopal sauce, pickled green papaya, and handmade flour tortilla.
Lobster chunks on a skewer w/ market vegetables s/w handmade flour tortilla and pineapple pasta salad.
Lobster tail chunks, grilled to perfection s/w pineapple pasta salad and fresh cinnamon buns.
Lime-cured lobster slices, mango Chipotle aioli, minced chives, marinated shallots, seasoned baby cilantro s/w toasted crostini.
Red beans & lobster meat stuffed on yellow corn tortilla, fried and s/w citrus cabbage slaw.
Thin lobster slices marinated in red Acihote and habanero citrus, marinated leeks, and cherry tomatoes.
Tomato BBQ sauteed lobster chunks, fried yellow corn, and citrus cabbage slaw.
Handmade flour tortilla stuffed w/ crispy colored lettuce, purple onions, and cheesy lobster meat.
Mango juice/pineapple juice/cavalier Syrah.
Mango juice/sip Moscato / sparkling water
Cocktail prices are inclusive of tax. Subject to Resort Fee.
Smoky notes of our signature smoked Rosemary syrup comes alive with bourbon and a touch of fresh lime while ginger beer provides a lightly spicy spritz.
Our twist on a favorite now includes a roasted pineapple and jalapeno syrup and a cinnamon pineapple reduction. Addition of a red wine float provides an almost ‘sangria-esque’ vibe.
Fresh watermelon is spooned directly from the fruit, muddled with tequila and lime juice while our signature roasted jalapeno and pineapple syrup provides body and sweetness.
Aperol’s bitterness combined with lime juice is balanced with fresh carbonated watermelon made per order in our soda siphons.
Rum is synonymous with the tropics and this cocktail uses generous amounts mixed with banana liqueur, lime juice, and served with no less than a caramelized banana.
Vanilla vodka and buttershots liqueur when combined with lime juice brings back memories of this famous dessert’s namesake. Topped with a lightly toasted buttershot and lime foam complete with freshly grated lime zest.
Vodka is mixed with our homemade grapefruit rosemary syrup soda and served with a freshly caramelized grapefruit slice.
Coconut rum and coconut milk are shaken with our signature pineapple cardamom syrup and homemade falernum to render nuances of nuts and spices.
Fresh red bell pepper juice takes center stage in this cocktail and is balanced by our signature sage and anis brown sugar syrup. Coconut rum is added and served in a highball brushed with honey and dusted with crushed peanuts.
Cocktail prices are inclusive of tax. Subject to Resort Fee.
Bourbon or rye is gently stirred with sugar, water and bitters. Served with a citrus twist and rosemary sprig.
Whiskey, sweet Vermouth and bitters are stirred following this classic method. Served with a citrus twist.
Famous Italian bitters, Campari leads with its robust flavors, gently stirred with gin for base and added flavor of botanicals and sweet vermouth.
In yet another proof that simple can prove to be great, fresh mint leaves are lightly muddled with simple syrup and bourbon and served with lots of ice that adds dilution thereby marrying the flavors.
Built traditional Cuban style, this famous cocktail is a gem not only in flavor but its creation. Using fresh mint and cane sugar combined with rum and topped off with sparkling water and a drop of bitters.
Staying true to the traditional recipe, tequila is shaken with fresh lime juice and orange liqueur served on the rocks with a salted rim.
Prices are in Belize dollars and include GST. Prices are subject to Resort Fee.
This simple, yet well balanced cocktail includes a locally made liqueur called Nance, rum, fresh lime juice, aquafaba completed with just the right touch of aromatic bitters.
A unique blend of Mezcal, freshly squeezed orange juice, pickle juice, simple syrup and a touch of soda water for spritz, topped off with beer of your choice.
A refreshing combination of fresh cucumber juice and reduction, lightly fermented pineapple tepache, white rum, and topped off with club soda for spritz.
A Mescal forward cocktail with hints of bourbon and nuts derived from homemade Orgeat syrup is rounded off with a few drops of bitters.
A stimulating burst of flavor; our mixologists have devised a concoction worthy of ancient rituals. A unique combination of soursop puree, local spices, aged rum and coconut rum blended to perfection.
Chunks of cucumber muddled with Hendricks gin, fresh lime juice, and a touch of bitters brings this refreshing cocktail to life.
Rum with hints of coconut rum, expertly combined with sorrel, a plant widely used in the Caribbean and a part of the hibiscus family, along other fruit juice reductions.
A unique blend of vodka, fresh squeezed lime juice, homemade pineapple tepache, simple syrup and a touch of soda water for spritz.
White rum and Aperol lends a tart base to this cocktail while pineapple tepache is used to top off for a tropical finish.
This refreshing version utilizes white wine, Campari, and club soda with an orange peel.
Where Caribbean meets Tiki, our rift on the classic favorite utilizes lightly roasted peanuts made into Orgeat syrup, Jamaican lime juice, light and dark rum aged in bourbon barrels.
This refreshing version utilizes white wine, Campari, and club soda with an orange peel.
Our twist on the Mexican favorite; this recipe combines tart and sweet. Lime juice is combined with coconut cream, in a sugar rimmed glass.
Our team goes into the kitchen for this one, utilizing a homemade pesto wash infused into sugarcane rum then gently muddled with lime juice, fresh basil and raw cane sugar topped off with club soda.
This miracle fruit has been a go to in Mesoamerica for millennia. So we added some rum to it following the classic style of shaking and strained into a chilled hurricane glass.
Prices are in Belize dollars and include GST. Prices are subject to Resort Fee.
Prices are in Belize dollars and include GST. Prices are subject to Resort Fee.
Sorrel, a relative to hibiscus and native to West Africa, has long been used to make wines and is a Belizean tradition especially in the Kriol culture where wine would be made in preparation of visits around Christmas by neighbors. Here we are utilizing the essence of the plant to render a slightly tart yet refreshing cocktail reminiscent of a daiquiri.
A refreshing combination of fresh cucumber juice and reduction, lightly fermented pineapple tepache, white rum, and topped off with club soda for spritz.
This rich concoction mixes Irish cream, coffee liqueur, and crunchy peanut butter and rum for a kick served in no less than a caramel syrup swirled glass complete with whipped cream.
Local craboo liqueur is shaken with rum, lime juice and egg white offering a unique flavor derived from this tropical berry. Topped off with a few drops of Angostura bitters.
Chunks of cucumber muddled with Hendricks gin, fresh lime juice, and a touch of bitters brings this refreshing cocktail to life.
Light rum with hints of coconut rum, expertly combined with sorrel, a plant widely used in the Caribbean and a part of the hibiscus family, along other fruit juice reductions.
Pumpkin seeds are lightly toasted and made into our own version of Orgeat syrup, shaken with local citrus juices and served with an aged rum float.
A unique blend of vodka, fresh squeezed lime juice, homemade pineapple tepache, simple syrup and a touch of soda water for spritz.
6-year-old Belizean rum aged in bourbon barrels shaken with homemade sour mix and eggwhite.
Lightly fermented pineapple skins are shaken with fresh lime juice and just the right amount of tequila served on a hurricane in a lightly dusted tajin rimmed glass.
A house twist using Belizean rum, homemade pineapple reduction, tepache, lime juice, coconut cream, shaken and strained over fresh ice.
This exotic fruit is pulped and combined with coconut cream, rum, and served blended.
Our twist on the Mexican favorite; this recipe combines tart and sweet. Lime juice is combined with coconut cream, in a sugar-rimmed glass.
This miracle fruit has been a go to in Mesoamerica for millennia. So we added some rum to it following the classic style of shaking and strained into a chilled hurricane glass.
Prices are in Belize dollars and include GST. Prices are subject to Resort Fee.
Swedish style strokes, hot towels, and gentle stretching to relax the whole body. Light to firm pressure for your comfort. 90 minutes
Plan ahead for this experience beside the caribbean sea with the waves gently lapping beside you. 1 hour
Focus on one or two areas of the body to relieve stress tension and pain by using various Neuromuscular techniques or incorporate our Bamboo massage techniques to relax hard-to-relax tension areas. 1 hour 15 minutes
Almost spiritual experience! Smooth heated stones to soothe sore muscles and relieve tension. 1 hour 15 minutes
The honeymoon is never over! One hour massages side by side then a half hour fragrant soak in our Jacuzzi tub with an exotic cocktail, or smoothie. 1 hour 30 minutes
Try an ancient, 4,000 year old, Ayurvedic head massage for relieving tension in the head, neck and shoulders. 30 minutes
Try something different. combine hydrotherapy with a full body massage as seven shower heads spray a gentle stream of warm water along your shoulders, back and legs. 60 minutes
Forget your travel stresses and get on to “Belizean Time” with a deluxe head, neck and shoulder pressure point massage. 30 minutes
Perfect after a day of hiking and exploring Mayan sites. Ease your feet and lower legs with a hot stone massage with fragrant body butter. 30 minutes
Stay fully clothed with our 20 minute Chair Massage. Choose a beach or in-spa location. Includes your choice of freshly squeezed juice or smoothie. 20 minutes
Check with your front desk to see if in-room massage by Butterflies therapists is available at your location. 60 minutes
This facial covers it all! skin analysis and extractions followed by skin renewal. Then a tension releasing massage of shoulders and hands 45-60 minutes depending upon skin type.
Great for overly sun-kissed skin, this soothing facial removes the sting and reduces redness and sensitivity. Re-moisturizes and refreshes. 30 minutes
This facial offers the finest anti-aging ingredients: Alpha Lipalic, DMAE, and Vitamin E & C to restore the skin. 45 – 60 minutes
Your choice of 4 different exotic body polishes applied gently by hand and removed with hot towels followed with a mini massage with body butter. 1 hour
Our own recipe of Belizean grown fruits applied to your skin to reveal a softer, smoother you. 1 hour
A relaxing body wrap followed by a light massage with body butter that leaves your skin feeling smooth and refreshed. 1 hour
The ultimate in luxury. warm, locally grown chocolate and cacao butter is massaged into your body, and you are then cocooned in a sensuous warm, chocolate, body wrap! leaves skin silky soft, Leave with a bar of delicious Belizean chocolate! 90 minutes
Enjoy the benefits, espoused since early Greek and Roman times of a tranquil bathe scented with soothing and moisturizing bath beads. Perfect before or after any service. Including a glass of wine or smoothie. 30 minutes
Ask our front desk for our list of waxing services provided at Butterflies Spa, and feel confident with our expert therapists.
Deep cleaning restores moisture levels to the skin. A relaxing facial that revitalizes. 45 minutes
45 minutes
30 minutes
French Manicure add $10, Nail art $1 per digit
45 minutes
30 minutes
Butterflies Spa is pleased to offer hair conditioning, styling, braiding and special-event updos.
Includes Signature Massage, Signature Facial, classic manicure, classic pedicure, hair wash and blow dry style.
Includes choice of Body Wrap or Scrub, Signature Facial, Classic Manicure, Classic Pedicure, eyebrow wax, hair wash and blow dry style, and makeup application.
Includes Signature Massage, choice of Body Wrap or Scrub, Signature Facial, Signature Manicure, Signature Pedicure, hair wash and blow dry style.
With the help of our friendly therapists
De-stress with the pampering experience of a Signature massage, 30 minute aroma bath, Signature Facial, classic manicure and pedicure. 4 hours
Elegant updo with bridal flowers, light makeup,
A Gentleman’s Facial, Signature massage, manicure and pedicure…”to get you to the dock on time”. 3 hours
Half hour massage, mini refreshing facial, classic manicure and classic pedicure. 2 hours / price per person
For last minute bookings contact the front desk at The Lodge at Jaguar Reef
Prices are in USD. Prices do not include GST or gratuities.
Cassava consomme garnished with basil oil, crispy fish slices, and a side of garlic herb baguette.
Grilled prawns in roasted tomato and local chorizo soup with a side of garlic baguettes.
Grilled basil pesto paneer cheese topped with mirin infused dried cherry tomatoes and creamy tomato vinaigrette.
Fresh baby arugula, infused cherry tomato, crumbles of morcilla sausage, shaved Parmesan, with a creamy tomato vinaigrette.
Peeled zucchini, dehydrated watermelon, grilled paneer cheese and shallots, drizzled with African bee honey balsamic vinaigrette.
Sous vide octopus and pickled celery, onions, and tomatoes over a citrus tiger’s milk served with crispy cassava chips.
Bacon crusted cheese sticks served with our house pepper jelly, pickled heart of broccoli, garnished with black lime powder.
Fish tartare filled wontons layered with beef tartare and chili sauce.
Watermelon sticks over a bed of creamy lime vinaigrette with blue cheese crumble, toasted peanuts, and mint leaves.
Grilled shrimp with pasta tossed in cream of yucca.
Linguine tossed in our house marinara sauce made from smoked tomatoes topped with seared shrimp and sausage.
Fried drumsticks seasoned in ginger and curry with a creamy turmeric mushroom sauce. Served with a side of cinnamon and allspice white rice and grilled cumin carrots.
Citrus herb marinade fish fillet served with creamy longaniza rice and cream of spinach.
Grilled 1-inch pork chop with potato pavé and a sesame oil sauteed arugula.
Mustard marinated beef tenderloin with craboo demi-glace drizzled on top. Served with grilled black garlic cauliflower steak and potato pavé.
Homemade white bread, sliced and spread with orange cheddar cheese then grilled. served with crispy potato fries.
Handmade flour tortilla spread with refried beans, Mennonite cheese, and shredded chicken. Grilled and accompanied with fresh salsa and cream
Crispy corn tortilla shells, refried brans, shaved Dutch cheese and fresh salsa
Grilled beef patties, melted cheese, slices of tomatoes, and lettuce on burger bun. Served with potato fries.
Linguimi tossed in melted butter and shaved parmesan cheese
Golden fried chicken cuts accompanied with potato fries.
All prices are inclusive of 12.5% GST and subject to 10% Resort Fee.
Moist chocolate cake layered with mascarpone cream cheese filling, garnished with blackberry sauce and cacao powder.
Creamy coconut mousse with a fresh pineapple and habanero jelly filling, encased in tempered Belizean dark chocolate, laid on a bed of coconut and orange crumble.
Layers of house-made smoked bacon ice cream and crumbled puff pastry, topped with a maple syrup red wine reduction and pecan, garnished with crushed pecan and bacon crumble.
Cassava and coconut crust with a layer of sliced banana, cheesecake, topped with a layer of red wine gel, garnished with chocolate ganache and vanilla ice cream on crumble.
Silky chocolate cake coated with a citrus-infused chocolate ganache.
Grilled prawns in shrimp broth with a coconut base topped with marinated leeks served with a side of crostini.
A fusion of sopa de lima and seafood consume with sliced green plantain, fresh fish cured with lime, garnished with crispy corn tortilla strips, shaved mozzarella cheese, jalapeños, and shallots.
Fior di latte cheese shredded over colour lettuce, Calamata olives, cherry tomatoes, topped with toasted peanuts and drizzled with balsamic vinaigrette.
Slices of chilled cantaloupe with shaved parmesan, toasted pecans, and a mint yogurt dressing.
Smoked pigtail salpicon served in a traditional corn col garnished with ricotta cheese. Served with fried corn tortilla chips.
Fried corn shells topped with guacamole, fish marinated in mango aguachile, pickled celery, and a passion fruit sauce.
Seared shrimp on handmade corn tortillas garnished with pickled celery. Served with house-made guacamole, mezcal and nopal sauce, and tomato chipotle sauce.
Breaded fried fish on a homemade sourdough bun with mango ginger cheese, caramelized onions, and lettuce. Hand-cut potato fries served on the side with a mint yogurt dressing.
Grilled beef patty served on a homemade sourdough bun with melted cranberry cheese, rum caramelized bacon, and lettuce. Hand-cut potato fries served on the side with a basil plantain aioli.
Citrus marinated chicken served with handmade flour tortilla, nopal sauce, mango Moscato sauce, chipotle infused beans and pickled heart of broccoli.
Steak served with marinated leeks, handmade corn tortilla, nopal sauce, beef consommé, and chipotle infused beans.
Large smoked beef rib served over potato puree with toasted crostini and a passion fruit red wine demi-glaze.
Fried whole fish, lime zested rice, and spiced fried plantain, over a lemongrass coconut ginger gravy.
Pasta with grilled octopus in creole sauce. Served with herb crostini and parmesan cheese.
Battered fish and hand-cut potato fries served with mint yogurt sauce and chipotle tomato sauce.
Fried fish, fried shrimp, and fried octopus served with mint yogurt sauce and chipotle tomato sauce.
Aldente linguini pasta tossed in chick peas and peanut sauce served with toasted baguette.
Fresh ginger shaved over coconut milk, herbs and cuts of beans curd, served with white rice and fried plantain.
Slow stewed red kidney beans, crushed sundried tomatoes, spiced to perfection and finished with garlic croutons.
Hand selected market vegetables stir fried in soy sauce, fresh grated ginger and spices, served with coconut cilantro white rice.
Hand-pressed yellow corn tortilla stuffed with refried black beans served with pickled purple cabbage.
Homemade white bread, sliced and spread with orange cheddar cheese then grilled. served with crispy potato fries.
Handmade flour tortilla spread with refried beans, Mennonite cheese, and shredded chicken. Grilled and accompanied with fresh salsa and cream
Crispy corn tortilla shells, refried brans, shaved Dutch cheese and fresh salsa
Grilled beef patties, melted cheese, slices of tomatoes, and lettuce on burger bun. Served with potato fries.
Linguimi tossed in melted butter and shaved parmesan cheese
Golden fried chicken cuts accompanied with potato fries.
All prices are inclusive of 12.5% GST and subject to 10% Resort Fee.
Moist chocolate cake layered with mascarpone cream cheese filling, garnished with blackberry sauce and cacao powder.
Creamy coconut mousse with a fresh pineapple and habanero jelly filling, encased in tempered Belizean dark chocolate, laid on a bed of coconut and orange crumble.
Layers of house-made smoked bacon ice cream and crumbled puff pastry, topped with a maple syrup red wine reduction and pecan, garnished with crushed pecan and bacon crumble.
Cassava and coconut crust with a layer of sliced banana, cheesecake, topped with a layer of red wine gel, garnished with chocolate ganache and vanilla ice cream on crumble.
Silky chocolate cake coated with a citrus-infused chocolate ganache.
All prices are inclusive of 12.5% GST and subject to 10% Resort Fee.
Eggs scrambled with locally sourced longaniza sausage on coconut refrried beans, topped with cheese and rolled in warm handmade flour tortilla,
served w a side of habanero-tomato sauce.
Toasted pepita granola, locally made yogurt, tropical fruit bowl, Jamaican
chicken patties served with choice of orange juice or coffee.
2-egg omelette filled with sauteed market vegetables and fresh
Mennonite cheese served with a toasted baguette.
Fire-wood roasted sweet potato mixed in cassava flour and a hint of vanilla,
served with Chef Rahim’s signature fried chicken and coconut candy syrup.
Locally grown baby spinach, scrambled egg, coconut oil perfumed refried beans, queso blanco,
pickled habanero-onion curtido with a side of Belizean fried jacks.
Farm fresh eggs scrambled with onions and tomatoes, accompanied by
coconut refried beans, crispy bacon and Belizean fried jacks.
Coconut husk smoked pork belly, farm vegetables, scrambled eggs, and Mennonite cheese
stuffed inside golden fried jacks with a side of pickled habanero curtido.
Pan-fried bean curd, guacamole, spread on Johnny cake, arugula balsamic salad served with seasonal cuts of fruits.
Potato cuts, chickpeas, farm vegetables pan-seared in coconut oil and spiced with toasted cumin served with handmade corn tortillas.
Fresh baked slices of toast soaked in vanilla cinnamon coconut milk, charred on a griddle, topped with honey glazed tropical fruit salsa.
Coconut refried beans, fried plantain, sauteed okra with tomatoes. Served with golden fry jacks.
Organic underground roasted sweet potato cuts sauteed with farm vegetables, red kidney beans, crispy romaine lettuce and guacamole wrapped in hand made flour tortilla.
All prices are inclusive of 12.5% GST and subject to 10% Resort Fee.