VISIT

The Rainforest is Our Home

Visit the Belizean rainforest through an experiential and educational trip to BFREE.

FACULTY-LED
EXPERIENCES

Create lasting memories and instill a passion for conservation - visit the Belizean rainforest! This educational experience is perfect for high school and undergraduate students, led by their instructors.

RESEARCH
TRIPS

BFREE supports a wide variety of research topics. Conduct work in our 1,153 acre privately protected area, along with exploring and studying surrounding nature reserves.

NATURAL HISTORY
VISITORS

Whether seeking exploration, education, or a unique experience, a visit to the Belizean rainforest at BFREE is available for groups not associated with educational institutions, including families.

FACTULY-LED
EXPERIENCES

RESEARCH
TRIPS

BFREE supports a wide variety of research topics. Conduct work in our 1,153 acre privately protected area, along with exploring and studying surrounding nature reserves.

NATURAL HISTORY
VISITORS

Whether seeking exploration, education, the ability to volunteer, and more, BFREE has opportunities for groups not associated with educational institutions.

Natural History Visitors

A perfect trip for flora and fauna lovers, conservation enthusiasts, and eco-tourists.

Looking for a unique and immersive experience for your nature-focused group?

Visit the Belizean rainforest with a trip to the Belize Foundation for Research & Environmental Education! Plan your excursion with a BFREE staff member to curate the perfect itinerary for your group. Experiences include, but are not limited to a variety of hikes, wildlife exploration, agroforestry demonstrations, and more. Comfortable cabins are provided, along with access to composting toilets and a hot outdoor shower. Approximately 40 acres of the land is under some type of development, including the field station facilities, a 25-acre cacao agroforestry farm, a 2-acre organic orchard, and an extensive trail network.

What types of facilities are available at BFREE?

Lodgings feature the Hammock, a dormitory-style building with six private rooms that sleeps 24 and three private cabins. Facilities also include staff housing, Science Lab, Hicatee Conservation and Research Center (HCRC), office, Chocolate Lab, BFREE Library and Classroom (projector available), herbarium, workshop, composting bathroom facilities, hot/cold showers, helicopter landing site, a canopy observation tower. There is also a kitchen & dining room, with fresh meals cooked by our chef daily. The majority of the ingredients grown right on the BFREE grounds.

How long are visits usually to BFREE?

A minimum stay of three nights is required for all visitors, with trips lasting one week. Visitation is offered during the dryer period of the year from December to June.