Plan The Perfect Honeymoon Vacation In Matachica Belize

Photos courtesy of Matachica Resort

Choosing a perfect destination for a wedding, honey-moon or a vacation comes with endless possibilities. A special place on the Ambergris Caye of Belize may make your decision a whole lot easier.

Matachica Belize is a small, intimate and stunning island resort that will check all the boxes. If you are looking for relaxation, nature, privacy and an amazing culinary program, this place should be on your list.

Nonstop flights from Denver take you to Belize City, where you transfer to a small plane that lands in the town of San Pedro. Then Matachica Belize takes over. and you are whisked away via speedboat to the resort. (Think White Lotus but with no drama.) Matachica Belize is a Small Luxury Resorts of the World property, and once you step foot on the grounds, it’s easy to understand why. 

The resort boasts 29 individual thatched-roof casitas and three two-bedroom villas. The rooms come with patios and hanging loungers for reading or afternoon naps. Wherever you stay on the property, nothing is far from the crystal-clear waters in front of you. The stunning pool includes in-water loungers for an even more relaxing experience. The resort is for adults only, with a minimum age of 16. Because the focus is on enjoying your surroundings, there are no televisions or landline phones in the rooms. You’ll revel in a complete disconnection from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Matachica Belize can host a private or small, unforgettable wedding of up to 75 guests. A variety of wedding packages fit your needs, and honeymoon packages are also very popular. Newlyweds can enjoy spa treatments, a private pier dinner and a private sunset snorkeling excursion.

A la carte activities include Jade Spa treatments and snorkeling at Mexico Rocks—part of the second-largest barrier reef in the world, and a close boat or kayak ride away. The Fresh Catch beach barbecue includes fishing, a private beach barbecue lunch and snorkeling. Resort staff are happy to assist with a multitude of off-site activities as well.

If you are a foodie, Matachica Belize resort may be your dream come true. The property’s two restaurants, Mambo and Mambo Bistro, are inspired by the chef’s French upbringing, but with a local Belizean slant. Both restaurants take al fresco dining to a new level.

Mambo—Belize’s 2023 restaurant of the year—features vegetables from an organic garden at Matachica’s sister property, GAIA River Lodge, and, of course, fresh seafood. Dining at Mambo is an unforgettable experience, with dishes created with attention to every detail.

The lobster ravioli is a great starter. Deep Blue is a seafood lover’s dream, full of calamari, grilled lobster tail, scallops, shrimp and Caye Caulker crab claws in a vanilla beurre blanc sauce. For dessert, Mambo’s unusual take on key lime pie is a crowd favorite.

Mambo Bistro, meanwhile, serves soups, salads, pizzas and homemade pasta for a more casual dining experience. The in-house bakery at Matachica Belize bakes homemade breads daily for a treat at every meal.

Matachica Belize’s mantra is Private by Nature, and it is just that—demonstrating respect for nature without compromising the amenities of a luxury resort. It is a place where you can decide whether to do everything or nothing at all. You will leave with a lifetime full of memories, and may want to start planning your next visit to this exquisite place. 

MATACHICA RESORT AND SPA
Ambergris Caye, Belize
802-880-9030 

Caren Austin is a food and travel writer for several Colorado magazines. She is a true foodie who loves to explore new and exciting places at which to dine. She lives in the mountains of Evergreen with her husband and two rescue pups.