The Lodge at Chaa Creek Adventure Center, Rainforest Reserve and Spa is located a short drive from San Ignacio Town. There is a Natural History Museum right in the property - established by Chaa Creek with the help of the Smithsonian and London's Natural History Museum, where visitors can learn about Belize's flora and fauna.

Chaa Creek was the first jungle in Belize to open its doors, it started off as an old farm that grew in to a business and a wonderful place to stay and enjoy San Ignacio. Situated in a private 365-acre nature reserve set along the banks of the Macal River in the foothills of the Maya Mountains. With awards such as the 'World's Best Hotels and Best in Central and South America' - Travel Leisure Magazine, the 'Best Adventure Travel Companies on Earth' - National Geographic Adventure Maganize, and the 'World's Top Hotels and Resorts' - Zagat Survey ... among others.

This jungle lodge has 23 comfortable palm-thatched cottage rooms including 2 Garden Suites or a Complete Garden Suite with Jacuzzi, two Tree Top Jacuzzi Suites, an Orchard Villa and a Sky Room. All rooms are nestled along the riverside in a setting of unmatched beauty and tranquility. Travelers share stories and relax at the verandah bar before enjoying delicious meals in the Chaa Creek restaurant.