Located three miles from San Pedro in the calm waters of the Western Caribbean, off the coast of Belize, Cayo Espanto is truly a spectacular and private retreat. Although Belize is less than two hours from Miami and Houston, it remains virtually undiscovered

ACCOMMODATION: Select your accommodations from our premium Caribbean front villas or a smaller, Caribbean front bungalow all on a private island spanning four acres. In each of our four premium villas guests enjoy swimming in their own private, sea-front, freshwater, infinity, plunge pool, dining on the end of their personal dock or verandah, and freshening up in the breathtaking alfresco showers. Cayo Espanto, a private island paradise combines the ultimate in luxury and seclusion. With only Five villas and a staff to guest ratio of two to one, you will always feel you have the island to yourself.

Casa Olita - one bedroom (1500+ square feet)
Casa Olita will charm you with its sophistication and seclusion. After you gaze at exquisite Caribbean vistas at your private dock, take a dip in your personal splash pool or cool off in the alfresco showers. It's your choice. Toast to your honeymoon or simply embrace your loved one in the enchanting walled garden. Other luxurious touches include, a king size bed dressed in Yves De Lormes sheets, Zirocotte and Jobillo wood paneling, and mosquito netting.

Casa Manana - one bedroom (1500+ square feet)
Seize the day in this majestic ocean front villa, complete with private dock, personal plunge pool. Bask in the royal treatment you deserve. Casa Manana's king size bed and lavish Egyptian cotton sheets, positioned in the center of the villa, is surrounded by romantic mosquito netting and a 180 degree wrap-around view of the Caribbean. Other indulgent features include granite counter tops and exotic hardwood cabinets.

Casa Aurora - two bedroom (2100+ square feet)
Relax without boundaries in this spacious, comfortable villa perfect for your entire family. Choose between a family trip to your personal pool, the largest on the island, or serene moments on a hammock. Bundle up in Aurora's king beds or four twin beds covered in Yves De Lormes sheets. Choose between two Caribbean ocean front bedrooms, each with sleek baths and personal deck. Casa Aurora is also adorned with exotic hardwood furniture.

Casa Estrella - two bedroom ( 2500+ square feet)
Treat yourself like a star in our exquisite two-story, two-bedroom villa. Gaze at the sparkling Caribbean from your unmatched second story view, or at the end of one of two docks. Your upstairs bedroom has an open-air design, hardwood floors and can be completely closed off to the rest of the house. Devote some time to yourself. Downstairs guests will be busy appreciating a 180 degree view of the Caribbean, with doors on all sides opening directly to the Sea. Clearly distinguishable by its grand size, Casa Estrella also features a personal plunge pool, alfresco showers, and a choice of twin or king sized beds dressed in Yves De Lorme sheets in both bedrooms.|

Casa Morada - one bedroom-bungalow (1100+ square feet, includes verandahs)
Enjoy the best natural breeze on the island in Casa Morada. Relax your mind and your body in your personal Jacuzzi positioned on your private verandah, for beautiful views of your own private dock. Choose between a pair of twin beds or one king bed in your secluded hideaway, which also features exquisite Yves De Lormes sheets, cabbage bark ceilings, mosquito netting, large Santa Rosa verandahs and private dock.

SPA: We now have full services with an on-site massage therapist. Our Spa offers manicures, pedicures, facials, Aromatherapy and more... Call us for further details.

FLY FISHING: Fly fishing is always a favorite activity for guests of Cayo Espanto who have their own equipment. Because hundreds of bonefish have made their home around Cayo Espanto, the angler will usually find great success all around the island. The hard sea-bottom immediately around the island provides for unusually easy wading. In addition to wading around the island, guests may hire a guide and boat for some wonderful flats fishing for bonefish, tarpon and permit.

SCUBA DIVING: Scuba Diving the second largest barrier reef in the world is not to be missed. Cayo Espanto is within 15-20 minutes of some of the world's best and most famous dive sites. Private trips are easily arranged. Guests who wish to dive the Blue Hole should be aware that it is an all-day trip usually leaving about 8:00 in the morning and returning at 6:00 in the evening. A private charter is available or guests may choose to go with a group from San Pedro. For truly the best diving in the most pampered environment, Cayo Espanto is the place to be. German Alamilla or Anastacio Badillo, our Dive Masters, are available for private charter trips. When they are not on a private charter with our guests they lead our regular open diving and snorkeling trips. To guarantee diving with German or Tasio, advance arrangements are requested, otherwise, we can not guarantee their availability

SNORKELING: Snorkeling in Hol Chan, Belize's National Marine Park, has been named by USA Today one of the world's top ten snorkeling sites. Private charters to Hol Chan are available or guests may choose to join a boat from San Pedro. Prices run about $45.00 per person for a boat and rentals are available. Glass bottom boats also provide another window to the underwater life below.

BOATING: Another favorite trip is a day with boat and guide for some fishing, snorkeling and conching (in season). After a morning of fishing and conching, your guide will grill your catch for you on a beach. After lunch, it's back to the water for some great snorkeling, all out fun and relaxing. You can also choose to visit other islands (some deserted and some with villages). Return just in time to watch the sunset and have cocktails before dinner.