To those accustomed to the convenience of the efficient transportation systems of North America and Europe, navigating through Belize to get to BFREE can seem a challenge…but it’s really not that bad, just be patient and enjoy the ride!  Compared to much of the rest of Central America, it’s actually a breeze.  Fortunately, Belize’s transportation system is improving all the time, and every day it is a little easier to get here.  Reliable buses travel between every corner of the country on a daily basis, and domestic airline companies whisk people from north to south and to the cayes offshore.  We use rugged 4-wheel drive vehicles to get here, or we walk.  No one has yet tried an ultralight airplane, but we’re open to the possibility!

We are at the end of a muddy dirt track in the middle of nowhere, so be prepared for a little adventure.  From the drop-off alongside the mostly-paved Southern Highway, the “road” to BFREE is six miles, to the edge of the Maya Mountains.  The Bladen Nature Reserve entrance road goes right to our field station.  This road has wet and muddy sections in it about 9 months of the year, and makes for a sometimes messy walk.  In the drier months, people wear rubber boots or sports sandals with long pants to walk the road.  In the wetter months, your boots or sports sandals will most likely get soaked, unless you navigate some portions of the road barefoot.  It is a good idea to pack your things in a hiking backpack when you come.  Alternatively, contact us and inquire about a chartered ride in “Grizzly” our 4x4 off road vehicle.