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Chaa Creek, rated by Travel & Leisure's readers' poll 2002 as one of the World's Best Top 25 Hotels in Mexico, Central and South America, is a rustic and elegant jungle lodge surrounded by 330 acres of private, tropical rainforest. The property is located in Eastern Belize, near the town of San Ignacio and about 1.5 hours from the airport. A beautifully designed and carefully planned facility of 20 cottages, Chaa Creek preserves a true sense of wilderness while providing comfortable facilities that make spending time here seductive. The private 330-acre nature reserve set along the lush banks of the Macal River in the foothills of the Maya Mountains, offers a unique tropical rainforest adventure.
While on the lodge's property you can canoe or swim in Macal River, explore Mayan ruins excavated on the grounds, spot some of the 250 species of tropical birds with an expert guide, hike along jungle trails, ride horseback, or mountain bike. You can also learn about Mayan agriculture, visit the lodge's own natural history museum and view blue morpho butterflies at the butterfly farm. Some of the activities are included with the price of your room, while others cost extra. Daytrip options include outings to nearby Mayan ruins, waterfalls, swimming holes, and Mayan ceremonial caves.
The lodge's most wonderfully indulgent experiences occur in the spa, dining room, and bar. The spa is a complete facility with the most modern including massage therapies, facials, body wraps and scrubs, and hydro and aromatherapies. Consider the popular outdoor massage table where you can enjoy your treatment surrounded by the dreamy jungle ambience.
The bar and dining area are located within large, elegant, open-walled, thatch-roofed huts Guests usually gather for a convivial cocktail before enjoying delicious cuisine featuring a mixture of Caribbean, Mexican and Belizean dishes. A variety of wines are offered from the temperature-controlled wine cellar.
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