About us

From Our Owners:

We visited Belize initially because we loved the Caribbean and wanted to explore the Caribbean and Central American area. We returned to Belize many times because there was so much to do in the country when compared to other island nations and it has more advantages over other Central American countries. We purchased and stayed because of the local people and culture. Come discover for yourself why this place is unique.

We selected the land Ceiba sits on because it was the only tract of land that was not clear cut in the 1960’s which gives our resort the advantage of having the only large old growth trees on the peninsula. We are at a higher elevation above sea level than our neighbors which means we didn’t have to bring in fill material for our resort and residences and we have no standing water issues.

What is Ceiba?

Ceiba is the name of a genus of many species of large found in tropical areas, including Mexico, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean. Some species can grow to 70 m (230 ft) tall or more, with a straight, largely branchless trunk that culminates in a huge, spreading canopy, and buttress roots that can be taller than a grown person.

The Ceiba tree is an important part in the mythologies of pre-Columbian Mesoamerican cultures. For example, several Amazonian tribes of eastern Peru believe deities live in Ceiba tree species throughout the jungle.

The Maya civilization believed, Yaaxché, a concept of the central world tree is often depicted as a Ceiba trunk, which connects the planes of the Underworld (Xibalba), the terrestrial realm and the skies. The unmistakable thick conical thorns in clusters on the trunk were reproduced by the southern lowland Maya of the Classical Period on cylindrical ceramic burial urns or incense holders.

Modern Maya still often respectfully leave the tree standing when harvesting forest timber. The Ceiba tree is represented by a cross and serves as an important architectural motif in the Temple of the Cross Complex at Palenque.