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coffee with conservationists

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Coffee with Conservationists was born out of The Belize Collection’s desire to make meaningful impact in areas of environmental sustainability. We wanted to go beyond our environmentally friendly practices already taking place at our resorts. It began as a simply by brainstorming resort based Earth Day ideas and panned out into a year-long project involving eight conservation organizations. Our team felt strongly about using the platform we’ve steadily built with our brand to give an audience to crucial blue and green conservation work taking place in Belize. We wanted to have important conversations about the daily work that takes place behind the scenes to keep Belize a beloved little country and top tourist destination. We saw a gap we could fill.

episode 2

oceana belize

janelle chanona

janelle chanona

vice president
OCEANA BELIZE

JANELLE CHANONA

JANELLE CHANONA

vice president
OCEANA BELIZE

Coffee with Conservationists is a series dedicated to raising awareness about conservation in Belize. The Belize Collection wanted to have meaningful conversations with the people spearheading the work that allows our reef to be the largest living barrier reef in the world. Work that makes Belize home to the world’s only jaguar reserve. Work that makes Belize a country worth visiting over and over again. 

In episode two, we sat down with the Vice President of Oceana Belize, Janelle Chanona. Watch now to learn how this organization used people participation to make crucial changes to legislation in Belize and hear about future plans and goals to keep the preservation of Belize’s waters at the forefront.

Episode 3 coming this June.

episodes featuring:
jamal andrewin-bohn

jamal andrewin-bohn

conservation program manager
THE BELIZE ZOO & TROPICAL EDUCATION CENTER

Nikki Buxton

Nikki Buxton

Executive Director & Rehab Manager
BELIZE BIRD RESCUE

Jamal Galves

Jamal Galves

Belize Program Coordinator
CLEARWATER MARINE INSTITUTE

Emma Sanchez

Emma Sanchez

Country Coordinator
PANTHERA BELIZE

Sharon Young

Sharon Young

Country Director
BLUE VENTURES

Dr. Marisa Tellez

Dr. Marisa Tellez

Founder/Executive Director
CROCODILE RESEARCH COALITION

Kirah Forman-Castillo

Kirah Forman-Castillo

Belize National Coordinator
MARALLIANCE

butterflies spa

massage

signature massage

$100

Swedish style strokes, hot towels, and gentle stretching to relax the whole body. Light to firm pressure for your comfort. 90 minutes

beach palapa massage

$85

Plan ahead for this experience beside the caribbean sea with the waves gently lapping beside you. 1 hour

deep tisssue / bamboo massage

$125

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

hot stone massage

$125

Almost spiritual experience! Smooth heated stones to soothe sore muscles and relieve tension. 1 hour 15 minutes

romantic duet massage

$225

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

indian head massage

$60

Try an ancient, 4,000 year old, Ayurvedic head massage for relieving tension in the head, neck and shoulders. 30 minutes

luxurious vichy massage

$95

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

jetlag defrag

$50

Forget your travel stresses and get on to “Belizean Time” with a deluxe head, neck and shoulder pressure point massage. 30 minutes

hot stone foot massage

$45

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

chair massage

$35

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

in room massage

$90

Check with your front desk to see if in-room massage by Butterflies therapists is available at your location. 60 minutes

facials

butterflies signature facial

$85

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.

cucumber soothing facial

$70

Great for overly sun-kissed skin, this soothing facial removes the sting and reduces redness and sensitivity. Re-moisturizes and refreshes. 30 minutes

anti aging facial

$90

This facial offers the finest anti-aging ingredients: Alpha Lipalic, DMAE, and Vitamin E & C to restore the skin. 45 – 60 minutes

wraps and polishes

zen Garden body polish

$85

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

pineapple coconut sugar scrub

$95

Our own recipe of Belizean grown fruits applied to your skin to reveal a softer, smoother you. 1 hour

warm honey butter body wrap

$90

A relaxing body wrap followed by a light massage with body butter that leaves your skin feeling smooth and refreshed. 1 hour

chocolate massage & wrap

$140

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

hydrotherapy

aromatherapy bath

$40

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

waxing

Ask our front desk for our list of waxing services provided at Butterflies Spa, and feel confident with our expert therapists.

specially for men

gentleman's facial

$70

Deep cleaning restores moisture levels to the skin. A relaxing facial that revitalizes. 45 minutes

nail care for all

Butterflies Signature Manicure

$45

45 minutes

Classic Manicure

$30

30 minutes

Polish change

$15

French Manicure add $10, Nail art $1 per digit

Butterflies Signature pedicure

$45

45 minutes

classic pedicure

$35

30 minutes

Hand or Foot Paraffin

$15

hair care

Butterflies Spa is pleased to offer hair conditioning, styling, braiding and special-event updos.

spa days

day of beauty

$260

Includes Signature Massage, Signature Facial, classic manicure, classic pedicure, hair wash and blow dry style.

new you

$285

Includes choice of Body Wrap or Scrub, Signature Facial, Classic Manicure, Classic Pedicure, eyebrow wax, hair wash and blow dry style, and makeup application.

ultimate spa day

$369

Includes Signature Massage, choice of Body Wrap or Scrub, Signature Facial, Signature Manicure, Signature Pedicure, hair wash and blow dry style.

design your own spa day

With the help of our friendly therapists

weddings

bridal bliss

$225

De-stress with the pampering experience of a Signature massage, 30 minute aroma bath, Signature Facial, classic manicure and pedicure. 4 hours

bridal hair and makeup

$75+

Elegant updo with bridal flowers, light makeup, 

for the groom

$180

A Gentleman’s Facial, Signature massage, manicure and pedicure…”to get you to the dock on time”. 3 hours

bridal party

$155

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.

Meeting / Event Quotation Request Form

full moon sound bath activation contact form

Dinner

SOUP

HABANERO SAUSAGE & SQUASH
US 10 | BZ 20

Paddle House blend of village raised pork and minced habanero sausage simmered in a smooth puree of squash spiced to perfection and topped
with crispy habanero sausage bites.

YELLOW CORN & SWEET POTATO
US 10 | BZ 20

Charred baby corn and potatoes simmered in homemade chicken broth and pureed with an infusion of fresh flavoured Mennonite cream, herbs, and
local spices.

GARIFUNA SERE
US 12 | BZ 24

Golden fried bites of fish fillet in our signature crema de yucca and
coconut soup topped with sweet potato crisps.

SALAD

FARMER'S SALAD
US 10 | BZ 20

Fresh-picked lettuce, shaved roasted yellow corn, tomatoes, onions, and heart of palm bites with Chef Rahim’s citrus vinaigrette.

WATERMELON, HERBS, & RICOTTA
US 12.50 | BZ 25

Diced Mennonite harvested watermelons tossed with fresh greens,
mint, basil, charred corn, and sprinkled with ricotta cheese.

APPETIZER

SMOKED FISH WONTONS
US 11 | BZ 22

Coconut husk smoked fish, hashed with farm vegetables and local cheese, stuffed in a classic cripsy wonton, and served with jalapeno tartar sauce.

SHRIMP & COCONUT CEVICHE
US 12 | BZ 24

Lime cured cuts of shrimp tossed with tomatoes, onions, cilantro, coconut,
and spiced with salt & pepper, served with seasoned homemade chips.

ENTREE

LONGANIZA PASTA
US 13 | BZ 26

Traditional pan-seared ground longaniza with farm vegetables tossed in linguini and topped with local Mennonite ricotta cheese.

ACHIOTE & CULANTRO STEAMED FISH
US 17 | BZ 34

Fish fillet rubbed with our traditional achiote and spice rub, steamed with fresh culantro, served with coconut white rice and wilted greens.

LEMONGRASS-TURMERIC CHICKEN
US 15 | BZ 30

Organic chicken breast spiced in lemongrass and turmeric, served
with creamy smoked coconut rice.

FENNEL SNAPPER
US 17 | BZ 34

Fresh catch fish fillet seasoned with sun-dried fennel, simmered in Chef’s signature yucca sauce, served with creamy smoked coconut
rice.

TAMARIND-CITRUS RIB CHOPS
US 18 | BZ 36

1″ rib chop spice rubbed and seared, brushed with Chef’s tamarind-citrus
sauce, served with wilted spinach and malanga mash.

SHRIMP & HABANERO SAUSAGE PASTA
US 20 | BZ 40

Farm-raised shrimp, habanero flavoured sausage, and sauteedfarm
vegetables tossed in a delicate tomato sauce.

CRABOO BEEF TENDERLOIN
US 29 | BZ 58

Perfectly grilled beef tenderloin dressed in Chef Rahim’s signature craboo glaze on a bed of roasted sweet potato mash and coconut oil perfumed vegetables and topped with crispy onion rings.

vegan
Grilled Cauliflower & Chickpeas Puree
US 26 | BZ 52

Fresh organic cauliflower drizzled with pressed coconut oil, grilled, and served over a cumin spiced chickpea puree and roasted cherry tomatoes.

Ginger Teriyaki Glazed Tofu Steak
US 28 | BZ 56

Grilled bean curd glazed with fresh ginger and soy sauce, accompanied with a cumin spiced chickpea puree and sauteed spinach.

Sweet Potato & Crostini Soup
US 22 | BZ 44

Slow roasted potato liquified in coconut milk, spiced, and served fresh toasted crostini.

Sweet Potato & Coconut Creamy Pasta
US 26 | BZ 52

Locally harvested sweet potato, liquified with coconut milk, spiced and tossed with linguini pasta and basil leaf.

Farmers Vegetable Lasagna
US 28 | BZ 56

Hand selected farm vegetables thin sliced over classic tomato sauce, Mennonite cheese (optional) and baked. Served with a bowl of coconut white rice.

Desserts

COCOA NIB-MINT ICE CREAM
US 7 | BZ 14
TOASTED COCONUT & CARAMEL ICE CREAM
US 7 | BZ 14
COCONUT- CASSAVA CHEESECAKE
US 9 | BZ 18
BROWN SUGAR CARAMELIZED CASSAVA BATONS
US 9 | BZ 18

With vanilla ice cream

SEASONAL TROPICAL FRUIT FLAMBE
US 9 | BZ 18

With warm cinnamon-sugar dusted fried jacks

KIDS

GRILLED MENNONITE CHEESE SANDWICH
US 7 | BZ 14

Homemade white bread, sliced and spread with orange cheddar cheese then grilled. served with crispy potato fries. 

CHICKEN QUESADILLA
US 8 | BZ 16

Handmade flour tortilla spread with refried beans, Mennonite cheese, and shredded chicken. Grilled and accompanied with fresh salsa and cream

RED KIDNEY & CHEESE NACHOS
US 5 | BZ 10

Crispy corn tortilla shells, refried brans, shaved Dutch cheese and fresh salsa

BEEF & CHEESE BURGER
US 10 | BZ 20

Grilled beef patties, melted cheese, slices of tomatoes, and lettuce on burger bun. Served with potato fries.

PASTA AL BURRO / TOMATO SAUCE
US 6 | BZ 12

Linguimi tossed in melted butter and shaved parmesan cheese

CHICKEN FINGERS
US 7 | BZ 14

Golden fried chicken cuts accompanied with potato fries.

All prices are inclusive of 12.5% GST and subject to 10% Resort Fee.

Lunch

SOUP

GARIFUNA SERE
US 12 | BZ 24

Our signature crema de yucca soup topped with golden fried cuts of fish fillet
and sweet potato crisps.

PULLED PORK CHILI BEANS
US 13 | BZ 26

Smoked pulled pork slow-simmered in pinto beans, crowned with local crema fresca and served with toasted crostini.

SALAD

CITRUS & SPINACH
US 13 | BZ 26

Dehydrated orange segments over baby spinach, farm vegetables sprinkled with crumbled ricotta
cheese and toasted peanuts, drizzled with our citrus house dressing.

BALSAMIC, TOMATOES & MOZZARELLA
US 17 | BZ 34

Organic baby tomatoes & homemade Country Barn mozzarella tossed with
honey balsamic dressing and fresh arugula.

CORN MASA

TOSTADA DE COCHINITA PIBIL
US 10 | BZ 20

Slow-cooked Mayan-spiced pork leg, shredded and simmered in red annatto on crispy corn tortilla shells topped with refried black
beans, guacamole, pico de gallo, and “Dutch” cheese.

TAQUITOS DE PEZ
US 14 | BZ 28

Warm handmade corn tortillas topped with yellow corn chipotle aioli,
our signature smoked fish hash and house pico de gallo.

SANDWICH

THE CHORIPAN
US 13 | BZ 26

Homemade Creole sandwich bun with grilled habanero-infused pork sausage brushed with house chimichurri and topped with a cilantro onion salsa.

BURGER DE PEZ
US 18 | BZ 36

Pan fried fresh fish fillet on a homemade bun, topped with plantain-honey mustard-cabbage slaw, yellow corn chipotle aioli, served with hand cut
potato fries.

JAGUAR BURGER
US 19 | BZ 38

Toasted homemade burger bun with grilled ground steak patty, melted cheddar cheese, crispy pork belly, and a honey-plantain mustard-cabbage slaw served with hand cut potato fries.

ENTREE

SUNDAY DINNA
US 13 | BZ 26

Belizean stewed chicken cuts served with traditional coconut milk-infused rice and beans, fried ripe plantains, Belizean style potato salad, and our homemade pickled onion curtido.

POLLO a la PARILLA
US 14 | BZ 28

Spiced and grilled chicken quarter served with handmade corn tortillas, red kidney
refried beans served with habanero tomato salsa and charred leeks.

CARNE ASADA
US 18 | BZ 36

Grilled beef tenderloin served with fire-roasted vegetables, grilled leeks, potato
wedges, and chimichurri sauce.

MOLASSES-LEMONGRASS SMOKED BABY BACK RIBS
US 19 | BZ 38

Slow smoked pork ribs sauteed and slathered with our house molasses and lemongrass glaze served with coconut stewed beans, coconut white rice, and habanero tomato salsa.

GARIFUNA FRIED FISH
US 21 | BZ 42

Whole fried fish served with cilantro-infused red kidney stewed beans, coconut white rice, and fried ripe plantains with a side of pickled habanero.

MY GRANDFATHER'S FISH 'N' CHIPS
US 21 | BZ 42

Hand-grated coconut and beer-battered fish fillet served with hand cut
potato fries and a side of oil & vinegar.

PADDLE HOUSE REEF BASKET
US 23 | BZ 46

Cassava floured sea-food, golden fried and served with crispy hand cut potato fries and a roasted garlic aioli dipping sauce.

vegan
Chick Pea Curry & Peanut Pasta
US 20 | BZ 40

Aldente linguini pasta tossed in chick peas and peanut sauce served with toasted baguette.

Coconut and Ginger Tofu Stew
US 24 | BZ 48

Fresh ginger shaved over coconut milk, herbs and cuts of beans curd, served with white rice and fried plantain.

Sundried Tomato & Bean Soup
US 18 | BZ 36

Slow stewed red kidney beans, crushed sundried tomatoes, spiced to perfection and finished with garlic croutons.

Teriyaki Vegetable Rice Bowl
US 22 | BZ 44

Hand selected market vegetables stir fried in soy sauce, fresh grated ginger and spices, served with coconut cilantro white rice.

Black Bean Empanadas
US 16 | BZ 32

Hand-pressed yellow corn tortilla stuffed with refried black beans served with pickled purple cabbage.

DESSERT

COCONUT FLAN
US 7 | BZ 14
COCONUT- CASSAVA CHEESECAKE
US 9 | BZ 18

KIDS

GRILLED MENNONITE CHEESE SANDWICH
US 7 | BZ 14

Homemade white bread, sliced and spread with orange cheddar cheese then grilled. served with crispy potato fries. 

CHICKEN QUESADILLA
US 8 | BZ 16

Handmade flour tortilla spread with refried beans, Mennonite cheese, and shredded chicken. Grilled and accompanied with fresh salsa and cream

RED KIDNEY & CHEESE NACHOS
US 5 | BZ 10

Crispy corn tortilla shells, refried brans, shaved Dutch cheese and fresh salsa

BEEF & CHEESE BURGER
US 10 | BZ 20

Grilled beef patties, melted cheese, slices of tomatoes, and lettuce on burger bun. Served with potato fries.

PASTA AL BURRO / TOMATO SAUCE
US 6 | BZ 12

Linguimi tossed in melted butter and shaved parmesan cheese

CHICKEN FINGERS
US 7 | BZ 14

Golden fried chicken cuts accompanied with potato fries.

All prices are inclusive of 12.5% GST and subject to 10% Resort Fee.

Breakfast

LONGANIZA BREAKFAST BURRITO
US 9 | BZ 18

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.

CONTINENTAL TRAY
US 10 | BZ 20

Toasted pepita granola, locally made yogurt, tropical fruit bowl, Jamaican
chicken patties served with choice of orange juice or coffee.

CHEF'S OMELETTE
US 10 | BZ 20

2-egg omelette filled with sauteed market vegetables and fresh
Mennonite cheese served with a toasted baguette.

GARIFUNA CHICKEN & WAFFLES
US 10 | BZ 20

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.

BELIZEAN BREAKFAST
US 10 | BZ 20

Locally grown baby spinach, scrambled egg, coconut oil perfumed refried beans, queso blanco,
pickled habanero-onion curtido with a side of Belizean fried jacks.

THE VILLAGE BREAKFAST
US 11 | BZ 22

Farm fresh eggs scrambled with onions and tomatoes, accompanied by
coconut refried beans, crispy bacon and Belizean fried jacks.

PORK BELLY STUFFED JACKS
US 12 | BZ 24

Coconut husk smoked pork belly, farm vegetables, scrambled eggs, and Mennonite cheese
stuffed inside golden fried jacks with a side of pickled habanero curtido.

vegan
Tofu and Guacamole Johnny cake
US 16 | BZ 32

Pan-fried bean curd, guacamole, spread on Johnny cake, arugula balsamic salad served with seasonal cuts of fruits.

Irish Potato and Chickpeas Hash
US 14 | BZ 28

Potato cuts, chickpeas, farm vegetables pan-seared in coconut oil and spiced with toasted cumin served with handmade corn tortillas.

Coconut and Vanilla Cinnamon Toast (Vegetarian)
US 14 | BZ 28

Fresh baked slices of toast soaked in vanilla cinnamon coconut milk, charred on a griddle, topped with honey glazed tropical fruit salsa.

Vegan Breakfast
US 18 | BZ 36

Coconut refried beans, fried plantain, sauteed okra with tomatoes. Served with golden fry jacks.

Sweet Potato and Red Bean Burrito
US 16 | BZ 32

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.