Visiting LCRS
Services
LCRS has the capacity to accommodate 50 persons at a time; in rustic but comfortable buildings. The living quarters range from private cabins to bunk houses able to accommodate up to 16 persons in a room. At the present moment LCRS has 12 buildings, which include: 5 of which are for guests and the others for Las Cuevas use and FCD staff lodging.
Las Cuevas Research Center can offer services such as accommodation, meals, round trip transport, assistance on trails, lectures on the Chiquibul, and exploration.
LCRS hosts a trail network of over 18 km, which give you the opportunity to explore the area’s rich and unique diversity of flora and fauna, ancient Maya site, spectacular cathedral like caves and pristine rivers. Trail difficulty levels range from low to high and vary in distances that can be hiked in an hour to a full day.
Station Fees
Las Cuevas Research Station is the only lodging facility in the Chiquibul Forest. All profits resulting from lodging and food are invested into the management and conservation of this unique ecosystem. So just by staying at LCRS for a night, you are contributing to the conservation of the Chiquibul Forest, a forest globally known for its rich biodiversity.
Lodging Rates (all per person, per night):
- Bunk Rooms: $ 25.00 USD
- Main Lodge (double occupancy): $ 35.00 USD
- Family Cabin: $40.00 USD
Contact us about rates for Belizeans residents and citizens.
Food Rates (for 5 or more guests):
- Breakfast: $ 10.00 USD
- Lunch: $ 15.00 USD
- Dinner: $15.00 USD
Smaller groups please contact us for meal options.
Student Group and long term researcher' Rates:
Student groups visiting LCRS and long term researchers may get special deal, so please contact us.
What To Bring
Travelling and working in the Tropics, and in the Rain Forest in particular, sometimes requires a unique packing list. Climate, remote locations, and foreign requirements all present specific challenges.
Based on our many years of experience, let us provide a handy list of things you might want, need, or require but may find limited access to in Belize and at LCRS.
Clothing
Accessories
Essential Documents and Items
- Lightweight cotton t-shirts and long-sleeved shirts
- Lightweight cotton/polyester long pants and short pants
- Socks and underwear
- Sweatshirt or jacket
- Sandals
- Jungle and hiking boots
- Rain poncho
- Hat
- Toiletry kit (pack all what you normally use; biodegradable soaps are recommended)
- Headlamps and/flashlight plus batteries (bring extras)
- Towels
- Day pack or small backpack for field work
- Water bottles
- Sunscreen
- Insect repellant (non-toxic)
- Personal first aid kit/supplies (Tylenol (pain killers), Benadryl, Band-Aid, a laxative, Imodium/Pepto, anti-itch cream, antibiotic cream, gauze pads, and an anti-fungal cream or powder)
- Pocket knife or leatherman type tools
- Binoculars
- Ear plugs
- Light sleeping bag or blanket
- Electrolytes or sports drink powder
- Snacks
- Mosquito net (optional)
- Laundry soap with clothes line and pegs (optional)
- Passport and photocopies
- Health and liability waiver forms
- Emergency contact information: name, phone and fax number, email
- Research and specimen collection permit if applicable
- Prescription of medication and enough medication for your stay
- Eye glasses or contact lenses (if applicable)
Clothing
- Lightweight cotton t-shirts and long-sleeved shirts
- Lightweight cotton/polyester long pants and short pants
- Socks and underwear
- Sweatshirt or jacket
- Sandals
- Jungle and hiking boots
- Rain poncho
- Hat
Accessories
- Toiletry kit (pack all what you normally use; biodegradable soaps are recommended)
- Headlamps and/flashlight plus batteries (bring extras)
- Towels
- Day pack or small backpack for field work
- Water bottles
- Sunscreen
- Insect repellant (non-toxic)
- Personal first aid kit/supplies (Tylenol (pain killers), Benadryl, Band-Aid, a laxative, Imodium/Pepto, anti-itch cream, antibiotic cream, gauze pads, and an anti-fungal cream or powder)
- Pocket knife or leatherman type tools
- Binoculars
- Ear plugs
- Light sleeping bag or blanket
- Electrolytes or sports drink powder
- Snacks
- Mosquito net (optional)
- Laundry soap with clothes line and pegs (optional)
Essential Documents and Items
- Passport and photocopies
- Health and liability waiver forms
- Emergency contact information: name, phone and fax number, email
- Research and specimen collection permit if applicable
- Prescription of medication and enough medication for your stay
- Eye glasses or contact lenses (if applicable)
