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Glover's Atoll (Also known as Glover's Reef)

MANTA RESERVE IS AN UNITED NATIONS HERITAGE SITE
Manta Resort is dedicated to preserving and sharing the natural wonders of the world. Manta Resort is located on Glover's Reef Atoll, a United Nations Heritage Site, and Belizean National Reserve. The reserve was established to preserve the ecological diversity of a variety of marine species and to maintain natural areas for education and research. A marine research field station is located on the eastern end of the atoll. Some of the cost of your vacation at Manta Resort contributes to the preservation of this pristine and beautiful atoll.

The Manta Resort Environment
Manta Resort is situated on a former Belizean coconut plantation. Our lush, green coconut palms provide a colorful contrast with the beautiful white sand - a true "Gilligan's Island" paradise. The 12-acre island is located at the southern tip of Glover's Reef Atoll within the nationally protected marine reserve - truly one of the most spectacular untouched reef systems in the Caribbean. In addition, it was granted UN World Heritage Site status in 1996 owing to its remarkably pristine reef systems.

Manta Reserve
Manta Resort is one of only five islands in the Glover's Atoll that is home to a crystal clear lagoon, a natural haven for many small fish, rays, nurse sharks and a large school of bonefish. At nighttime, visiting schools of tarpon may be seen also in the lagoon. It is over this lagoon that we have built our restaurant and bar, for enjoyment of the year-round gentle trade winds.

The local history of this caye is peppered with stories of pirates (one, old John Glover, provides the Atoll's name), smuggling and contraband, ghosts new and old - all are subjects for jolly after-dinner conversation. Today, Manta Resort is a premiere dive location, as well as a snorkeler's paradise, a fisherman's dream, and an all-out great place to relax. The nightlife here is conversation, night dives, moonlight walks, star-gazing or just relaxing with that good book you never could seem to find the time to finish!