Hamanasi Adventure & Dive Resort, Belize

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Where is Hamanasi?
Advantages of our location
Getting Here

Location, Location, Location

You can’t beat Hamanasi’s location in Belize.  You will have the best access to pristine nature both in the water and the rainforest, as well as the greatest variety of things to do.  Hamanasi is only a day trip away from Mayan pyramids, caves, jungle rivers, birding, horseback riding, zip lining, rainforest hiking, snorkeling, diving, fishing, local culture & more.

Where is Hamanasi?

Hamanasi is located on the Caribbean coast of mainland Belize, near Hopkins Village, in the Stann Creek region, with easy access to the best of Belize, both on and Offshore.  Belize is easily accessible with direct flights from a wide variety of North and Central American cities. 

Advantages of Our Location

Access to Reef:

We offer half-day dive and snorkel trips to a pristine five-mile long section of the Belize Barrier Reef mostly within the South Water Caye Marine Reserve, the largest marine reserve in Belize.  For divers we host full day dive trips to all three of Belize’s atolls, giving you more diving variety than you can get elsewhere in Belize.   Rough seas?  Divers and snorkelers who are unable to go out on the water due to poor weather conditions can join our daily inland adventures.

Access to Rainforest:

We are not on an island!  Any day that suits you it is easy and cost effective to do both marine and land based activities that are numerous and diverse.  We are a short drive away from the several national parks, the rainforest, caves, waterfalls, jungle rivers, Mayan sites and the world’s only Jaguar Preserve!

Cultural Experiences:

Hamanasi is perfectly situated to explore several of the unique cultures of Belize.  Just down the beach from Hamanasi is Hopkins Village, a funky, traditional Garifuna fishing village with only about 1,500 people.  You can immerse yourself in the rich culture of the Garinagu, which includes plenty of drumming, dancing, music and their own language.  Hopkins is safe and has several small local bars and restaurants serving delicious Belizean fare.   One mile inland is Sittee River Village, along the banks of its namesake, a beautiful jungle river. There are several Maya communities in the area.  Hamanasi offers a variety of ways to experience these unique Belizean cultures, from performances  

A Natural Paradise: 

Hamanasi is situated on 45 acres of beachfront property, with land set aside as a private nature preserve, covering 4 distinct eco zones: Beachfront, Littoral Forest, Pond and Savannah.  In addition, we have many lush gardens featuring native vegetation.

Compare to Other Regions of Belize

Hopkins vs Ambergris Caye

You will hear a lot about Ambergris Caye, because it has about 60 percent of the hotel rooms in the entire country and the town of San Pedro which has about 10,000 residents. Hamanasi is less than a mile away from Hopkins, which is a Garifuna fishing village of 1,500 people. If you like more people around, lots of nightlife and mainly water activities then Ambergris Caye is probably right for you. If you prefer to get away from it all with more access to pristine nature and less people then Hamanasi is the best for you.

Hopkins is much closer to the reef and rainforest than Placencia.  Hopkins is half the distance to the Barrier Reef than Placencia and thus dive and snorkel trips only require half day — leaving plenty of time to lounge in the sun!  If you are planning inland activities (such as Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary) the newly paved Hopkins Road makes driving times significantly less.  Chose comfort, ease and convenient access to sites with Hamanasi!

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Getting to Hamanasi

All international flights to Belize land at the Philip Goldson International Airport in Belize City (BZE).  From there it’s a scenic 2 hour drive to Hamanasi, or a connecting flight to Dangriga followed by a shorter drive.  Hamanasi Reservations staff can make transfer arrangements for you.  Please be sure to buy travel insurance to cover unexpected or unavoidable changes in your travel plans.

1) Flying Into Belize International Airport BZE

We recommend that you schedule your international flight to arrive at BZE by 4pm in order to make sure you can arrive at Hamanasi on the same day.  This is particularly necessary if catching a connecting flight to Dangriga. Later arriving flights may be able to get ground transfer or an overnight stay in Belize City.

 Airlines currently servicing BZE include:

  • Air Canada* via Toronto and Montreal
  • Alaska Air via Los Angeles (LAX) and Seattle
  • American Airlines via Charlotte, Dallas, and Miami
  • Avianca Airlines via San Salvador, El Salvador
  • Copa Airlines via Panama City, Panama
  • Delta Air Lines via Atlanta and Minneapolis
  • Jet Blue via New York City (JFK)
  • Southwest Airlines via Baltimore/Washington (BWI), Denver and Houston (Hobby)
  • TAG Airlines via Guatemala City
  • Tropic Air via Cancun, Roatan, San Salvador and San Pedro Sula
  • United Airlines via Chicago (ORD), Denver, Houston (IAH), and Newark
  • West Jet via Calgary and Toronto

*You can get same day connections to Belize when traveling on Air Canada via Montreal from these European cities: London (LHR), Paris (CDG), Amsterdam (AMS), Frankfurt (FRA), Munich (MUC), Zurich (ZRH), Geneva (GVA), Marseille (MRS), Madrid (MAD), Rome (FCO), Lisbon (LIS), Athens (ATH), Barcelona (BCN), Brussels (BRU), Copenhagen (CPH), Dublin (DUB), Edinburgh (EDI), Lyon (LYS), Manchester (MAN), Milan (MXP), Nice (NCE), Toulouse (TLS), and Vienna (VIE)

The Hamanasi reservations team can arrange private transportation from the international airport, for a scenic 2-hour drive in one of our sanitized tour vans.  During the trip you’ll have great views of the countryside, so keep your camera handy!  With newly paved roads this is our current recommended, quickest option and is included in most of our packages.  

Alternately, you can connect to Dangriga airstrip (DGA) on Maya Air or Tropic Air. Our staff can also arrange this flight for you, as well as an airport transfer from Dangriga to Hamanasi. The drive from Dangriga which takes about 45 minutes. The flight time for your connecting flight is approximately 20 minutes, typically in a 14-passenger plane.  Note that the wait times for domestic connecting flights are longer and less predictable and luggage delays are also possible.  Please be sure to take any valuables and medications in the cabin with you rather than in your checked luggage. Ask our reservations team for more information.  There is a $25 USD up-charge per person per flight to/from Dangriga with most Hamanasi packages.

While it is easiest to get to Hamanasi via the above options, some guests choose to drive themselves. Please be aware of poor signage, few street lights, and slippery conditions.  Be alert and slow down!  People walk along the edge of roads and dogs often lie on roads.  Please make sure that you bring your driver’s license.  We strongly recommend a 4-wheel drive vehicle that is insured.  Please avoid driving at night.  Never drink and drive!  See below for driving directions.

From Belize International Airport (BZE) to Hamanasi (~2 hours):

  • Take the Airport Road and head east towards the John Smith Road. (~ 2 minutes, 1.1 km)
  • Turn right onto John Smith Road and head towards George Price Highway. (10 minutes, 8.1 Km, 5 miles)
  • Turn right on the George Price Highway and keep heading west.
  • At the Hattieville roundabout, take the 2nd exit and stay on the George Price Highway (15 minutes, 11 km, 6.8miles)
  • Exit the roundabout onto George Price Highway and continue to Hattieville
  • After the roundabout approximately 1.4 km (3 minutes) you will meet a gas station on the right-hand side. If you need gas, get it!
  • Continue on the George Price Highway until you arrive at the Coastal Plain Highway (17 minutes, 22.4km, 14miles)
  • Turn left onto the Coastal Plain Highway and continue straight until you connect with the Hummingbird highway. (45 minutes, 58km, 36miles) Please note that you will come upon the Gales Point Village and the Mullins River Village; just keep going to the right of each intersection.
  • Turn left on the Hummingbird highway and continue until you arrive at the Southern Highway Intersection (5 minutes, 4km, 2.4miles)
  • Just before the Southern Highway There will be a Shell gas station on your right-hand side. If you need gas, get it!
  • Turn right on the Southern Highway and pass through Silk Grass Village. (10 minutes, 12.8km, 8 miles)
  • After passing Silk Grass Village continue until you arrive at the Hopkins Junction and turn left on the Hopkins Road. There will be a Hamanasi sign at this junction. (3 minutes, 3.2km, 2miles)
  • At the Hopkins Junction there is a Puma gas station & Watson’s Hardware Store.
  • Continue on the Hopkins Road until you reach Hopkins Village. There will be a Hamanasi sign at this intersection. (6 minutes, 6.7km, 4miles)
  • Turn right and take the road south through the village passing 6 pedestrian bumps. (4 minutes, 1.7km, 1mile)
  • Continue on the same paved road and you will meet a 7th pedestrian bump approximately 50meters before Hamanasi drive. Turn left into the driveway. You’ve made it!
  • If you reach an intersection where you can either drive straight or turn right you’ve gone too far! Back up 50 feet to Hamanasi’s drive!

 

From the Dangriga Airstrip to Hamanasi (~45 minutes):

  • Turn left out of airstrip driveway. Head straight and turn right when you reach the second street. (2 minutes, 0.25 miles)
  • Drive straight, crossing 2 bridges until you reach the Hummingbird Highway –a “T” junction. (5 minutes, 2 miles)
  • Turn right on the Hummingbird Highway. You will pass a Shell gas station on your left, the last gas station that you will pass. Take this until your reach the junction with the Southern Highway. (12 minutes, 6 miles)
  • Turn left on the Southern Highway. Soon after you pass through Silk Grass village there will be a road to the left toward Hopkins. Turn left on the Hopkins Road. There will be a Hamanasi sign at this junction. (~ 15 minutes, 15 miles)
  • Take the Hopkins Road until you reach Hopkins. There will be a Hamanasi sign at this intersection. (~ 10 minutes, 6 miles)
  • Turn right and take the road through the village until the pavement ends. (~3 minutes, 1.5 miles)
  • Continue on the same, but now gravel road until you see the Hamanasi drive on the left. Turn into the driveway. You’ve made it! (~ 3 minutes, 0.7 mile)
  • If you reach an intersection where you can either drive straight or turn right you’ve gone too far! Back up 50 feet to Hamanasi’s drive!
 
If driving from the western border or San Ignacio:
  • Take the Western Highway to Belmopan.
  • Turn right on the Hummingbird Highway. You will pass a couple of gas stations shortly after you turn on this road. If you need gas, get it!
  • Go through the round about that has a large statue in the middle and continue straight on the Hummingbird Highway through the Maya Mountains, past citrus groves until you reach the Southern Highway. Here you will see the first Hamanasi sign. There will be an Shell gas station on your right just before the Southern Highway. This is the last gas station before Hamanasi. Please note that there are many one-lane bridges on the Hummingbird Highway. Please be alert! (~ 1.5 hours, 48 miles, 76 km)
  • Turn right on the Southern Highway. Soon after you pass through Silk Grass Village there will be a road to the left toward Hopkins. Turn left on the Hopkins Road. There will be a Hamanasi sign at this junction. (~ 15 minutes, 10 miles, 16 km)
  • Take the Hopkins Road until you reach Hopkins. There will be a Hamanasi sign at this intersection. (~ 10 minutes, 6 miles)
  • Turn right and take the road through the village until the pavement ends. (~3 minutes, 1.5 miles)
  • Continue on the same, but now gravel road until you see the Hamanasi drive on the left. Turn into the driveway. You’ve made it! (~ 3 minutes, 0.7 mile)
  • If you reach an intersection where you can either drive straight or turn right you’ve gone too far! Back up 50 feet to Hamanasi’s drive!

Ready to Book?

Request a Reservation

Our Belize reservation staff are at the resort and ready to assist you 365 days per year.

Location, Location, Location

Where is Hamanasi?
Advantages of our location
Getting Here

Location, Location, Location

You can’t beat Hamanasi’s location in Belize.  You will have the best access to pristine nature both in the water and the rainforest, as well as the greatest variety of things to do.  Hamanasi is only a day trip away from Mayan pyramids, caves, jungle rivers, birding, horseback riding, zip lining, rainforest hiking, snorkeling, diving, fishing, local culture & more.

Where is Hamanasi?

Hamanasi is located on the Caribbean coast of mainland Belize, near Hopkins Village, in the Stann Creek region, with easy access to the best of Belize, both on and Offshore.  Belize is easily accessible with direct flights from a wide variety of North and Central American cities. 

Advantages of Our Location

Access to Reef:

We offer half-day dive and snorkel trips to a pristine five-mile long section of the Belize Barrier Reef mostly within the South Water Caye Marine Reserve, the largest marine reserve in Belize.  For divers we host full day dive trips to all three of Belize’s atolls, giving you more diving variety than you can get elsewhere in Belize.   Rough seas?  Divers and snorkelers who are unable to go out on the water due to poor weather conditions can join our daily inland adventures.

Access to Rainforest:

We are not on an island!  Any day that suits you it is easy and cost effective to do both marine and land based activities that are numerous and diverse.  We are a short drive away from the several national parks, the rainforest, caves, waterfalls, jungle rivers, Mayan sites and the world’s only Jaguar Preserve!

Cultural Experiences:

Hamanasi is perfectly situated to explore several of the unique cultures of Belize.  Just down the beach from Hamanasi is Hopkins Village, a funky, traditional Garifuna fishing village with only about 1,500 people.  You can immerse yourself in the rich culture of the Garinagu, which includes plenty of drumming, dancing, music and their own language.  Hopkins is safe and has several small local bars and restaurants serving delicious Belizean fare.   One mile inland is Sittee River Village, along the banks of its namesake, a beautiful jungle river. There are several Maya communities in the area.  Hamanasi offers a variety of ways to experience these unique Belizean cultures, from performances  

A Natural Paradise: 

Hamanasi is situated on 45 acres of beachfront property, with land set aside as a private nature preserve, covering 4 distinct eco zones: Beachfront, Littoral Forest, Pond and Savannah.  In addition, we have many lush gardens featuring native vegetation.

Compare to Other Regions of Belize

Hopkins vs Ambergris Caye

You will hear a lot about Ambergris Caye, because it has about 60 percent of the hotel rooms in the entire country and the town of San Pedro which has about 10,000 residents. Hamanasi is less than a mile away from Hopkins, which is a Garifuna fishing village of 1,500 people. If you like more people around, lots of nightlife and mainly water activities then Ambergris Caye is probably right for you. If you prefer to get away from it all with more access to pristine nature and less people then Hamanasi is the best for you.

Hopkins is much closer to the reef and rainforest than Placencia.  Hopkins is half the distance to the Barrier Reef than Placencia and thus dive and snorkel trips only require half day — leaving plenty of time to lounge in the sun!  If you are planning inland activities (such as Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary) the newly paved Hopkins Road makes driving times significantly less.  Chose comfort, ease and convenient access to sites with Hamanasi!

Ready to Book?

Request a Reservation

Our Belize reservation staff are at the resort and ready to assist you 365 days per year.

Explore Hamanasi

Explore Belize

Getting to Hamanasi

All international flights to Belize land at the Philip Goldson International Airport in Belize City (BZE).  From there it’s a scenic 2 hour drive to Hamanasi, or a connecting flight to Dangriga followed by a shorter drive.  Hamanasi Reservations staff can make transfer arrangements for you.  Please be sure to buy travel insurance to cover unexpected or unavoidable changes in your travel plans.

1) Flying Into Belize International Airport BZE

We recommend that you schedule your international flight to arrive at BZE by 4pm in order to make sure you can arrive at Hamanasi on the same day.  This is particularly necessary if catching a connecting flight to Dangriga. Later arriving flights may be able to get ground transfer or an overnight stay in Belize City.

 Airlines currently servicing BZE include:

  • Air Canada* via Toronto and Montreal
  • Alaska Air via Los Angeles (LAX) and Seattle
  • American Airlines via Charlotte, Dallas, and Miami
  • Avianca Airlines via San Salvador, El Salvador
  • Copa Airlines via Panama City, Panama
  • Delta Air Lines via Atlanta and Minneapolis
  • Jet Blue via New York City (JFK)
  • Southwest Airlines via Baltimore/Washington (BWI), Denver and Houston (Hobby)
  • TAG Airlines via Guatemala City
  • Tropic Air via Cancun, Roatan, San Salvador and San Pedro Sula
  • United Airlines via Chicago (ORD), Denver, Houston (IAH), and Newark
  • West Jet via Calgary and Toronto

*You can get same day connections to Belize when traveling on Air Canada via Montreal from these European cities: London (LHR), Paris (CDG), Amsterdam (AMS), Frankfurt (FRA), Munich (MUC), Zurich (ZRH), Geneva (GVA), Marseille (MRS), Madrid (MAD), Rome (FCO), Lisbon (LIS), Athens (ATH), Barcelona (BCN), Brussels (BRU), Copenhagen (CPH), Dublin (DUB), Edinburgh (EDI), Lyon (LYS), Manchester (MAN), Milan (MXP), Nice (NCE), Toulouse (TLS), and Vienna (VIE)

The Hamanasi reservations team can arrange private transportation from the international airport, for a scenic 2-hour drive in one of our sanitized tour vans.  During the trip you’ll have great views of the countryside, so keep your camera handy!  With newly paved roads this is our current recommended, quickest option and is included in most of our packages.  

Alternately, you can connect to Dangriga airstrip (DGA) on Maya Air or Tropic Air. Our staff can also arrange this flight for you, as well as an airport transfer from Dangriga to Hamanasi. The drive from Dangriga which takes about 45 minutes. The flight time for your connecting flight is approximately 20 minutes, typically in a 14-passenger plane.  Note that the wait times for domestic connecting flights are longer and less predictable and luggage delays are also possible.  Please be sure to take any valuables and medications in the cabin with you rather than in your checked luggage. Ask our reservations team for more information.  There is a $25 USD up-charge per person per flight to/from Dangriga with most Hamanasi packages.

While it is easiest to get to Hamanasi via the above options, some guests choose to drive themselves. Please be aware of poor signage, few street lights, and slippery conditions.  Be alert and slow down!  People walk along the edge of roads and dogs often lie on roads.  Please make sure that you bring your driver’s license.  We strongly recommend a 4-wheel drive vehicle that is insured.  Please avoid driving at night.  Never drink and drive!  See below for driving directions.

From Belize International Airport (BZE) to Hamanasi (~2 hours):

  • Take the Airport Road and head east towards the John Smith Road. (~ 2 minutes, 1.1 km)
  • Turn right onto John Smith Road and head towards George Price Highway. (10 minutes, 8.1 Km, 5 miles)
  • Turn right on the George Price Highway and keep heading west.
  • At the Hattieville roundabout, take the 2nd exit and stay on the George Price Highway (15 minutes, 11 km, 6.8miles)
  • Exit the roundabout onto George Price Highway and continue to Hattieville
  • After the roundabout approximately 1.4 km (3 minutes) you will meet a gas station on the right-hand side. If you need gas, get it!
  • Continue on the George Price Highway until you arrive at the Coastal Plain Highway (17 minutes, 22.4km, 14miles)
  • Turn left onto the Coastal Plain Highway and continue straight until you connect with the Hummingbird highway. (45 minutes, 58km, 36miles) Please note that you will come upon the Gales Point Village and the Mullins River Village; just keep going to the right of each intersection.
  • Turn left on the Hummingbird highway and continue until you arrive at the Southern Highway Intersection (5 minutes, 4km, 2.4miles)
  • Just before the Southern Highway There will be a Shell gas station on your right-hand side. If you need gas, get it!
  • Turn right on the Southern Highway and pass through Silk Grass Village. (10 minutes, 12.8km, 8 miles)
  • After passing Silk Grass Village continue until you arrive at the Hopkins Junction and turn left on the Hopkins Road. There will be a Hamanasi sign at this junction. (3 minutes, 3.2km, 2miles)
  • At the Hopkins Junction there is a Puma gas station & Watson’s Hardware Store.
  • Continue on the Hopkins Road until you reach Hopkins Village. There will be a Hamanasi sign at this intersection. (6 minutes, 6.7km, 4miles)
  • Turn right and take the road south through the village passing 6 pedestrian bumps. (4 minutes, 1.7km, 1mile)
  • Continue on the same paved road and you will meet a 7th pedestrian bump approximately 50meters before Hamanasi drive. Turn left into the driveway. You’ve made it!
  • If you reach an intersection where you can either drive straight or turn right you’ve gone too far! Back up 50 feet to Hamanasi’s drive!

 

From the Dangriga Airstrip to Hamanasi (~45 minutes):

  • Turn left out of airstrip driveway. Head straight and turn right when you reach the second street. (2 minutes, 0.25 miles)
  • Drive straight, crossing 2 bridges until you reach the Hummingbird Highway –a “T” junction. (5 minutes, 2 miles)
  • Turn right on the Hummingbird Highway. You will pass a Shell gas station on your left, the last gas station that you will pass. Take this until your reach the junction with the Southern Highway. (12 minutes, 6 miles)
  • Turn left on the Southern Highway. Soon after you pass through Silk Grass village there will be a road to the left toward Hopkins. Turn left on the Hopkins Road. There will be a Hamanasi sign at this junction. (~ 15 minutes, 15 miles)
  • Take the Hopkins Road until you reach Hopkins. There will be a Hamanasi sign at this intersection. (~ 10 minutes, 6 miles)
  • Turn right and take the road through the village until the pavement ends. (~3 minutes, 1.5 miles)
  • Continue on the same, but now gravel road until you see the Hamanasi drive on the left. Turn into the driveway. You’ve made it! (~ 3 minutes, 0.7 mile)
  • If you reach an intersection where you can either drive straight or turn right you’ve gone too far! Back up 50 feet to Hamanasi’s drive!
 
If driving from the western border or San Ignacio:
  • Take the Western Highway to Belmopan.
  • Turn right on the Hummingbird Highway. You will pass a couple of gas stations shortly after you turn on this road. If you need gas, get it!
  • Go through the round about that has a large statue in the middle and continue straight on the Hummingbird Highway through the Maya Mountains, past citrus groves until you reach the Southern Highway. Here you will see the first Hamanasi sign. There will be an Shell gas station on your right just before the Southern Highway. This is the last gas station before Hamanasi. Please note that there are many one-lane bridges on the Hummingbird Highway. Please be alert! (~ 1.5 hours, 48 miles, 76 km)
  • Turn right on the Southern Highway. Soon after you pass through Silk Grass Village there will be a road to the left toward Hopkins. Turn left on the Hopkins Road. There will be a Hamanasi sign at this junction. (~ 15 minutes, 10 miles, 16 km)
  • Take the Hopkins Road until you reach Hopkins. There will be a Hamanasi sign at this intersection. (~ 10 minutes, 6 miles)
  • Turn right and take the road through the village until the pavement ends. (~3 minutes, 1.5 miles)
  • Continue on the same, but now gravel road until you see the Hamanasi drive on the left. Turn into the driveway. You’ve made it! (~ 3 minutes, 0.7 mile)
  • If you reach an intersection where you can either drive straight or turn right you’ve gone too far! Back up 50 feet to Hamanasi’s drive!

Ready to Book?

Request a Reservation

Our Belize reservation staff are at the resort and ready to assist you 365 days per year.