First of the three Francis Ford Coppola's Paradise resorts in the Belizean jungle from where a truly nature experience starts with luxury and comfort. ... more info...
Situated in the Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve in Cayo District one of the largest protected areas in Belize. About an hours drive from San Ignaci ... more info...
Located high in the northern Maya Mountains in the Mountain Pine Ridge area of western Belize on 7200 acres of private reserve.
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Francis Ford Coppola's hideaways: Blancaneaux, Mountain Pine - Turtle Inn, Placencia - La Lancha Resort, Tikal.
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Located in the Cayo District, not far from San Ignacio, this natural reserve is comprised of 300 square miles of forest reserve. It is home to the Hidden Valley Falls (1,000 Foot Falls), the Rio On River, the Rio Pools, and the Rio Frio Cave and Nature Trail, as well as numerous small streams and waterfalls. The park offers a picturesque drive to those heading for Caracol.
Stretch your comfort zone as you rappel down into a jungle sink hole deep in the rainforest. This ... more info
Stretch your comfort zone as you rappel down into a jungle sink hole deep in the rainforest. This expedition starts off with a vigorous hike into the foothills of the Maya Mountains.
The edge of the Actun Loch Tunich
Sink hole is over 300 feet above the basin below and 200 feet above the Rain-forest canopy that grows out from The sink hole basin.
Actun Loch Tunich sink hole is not actually black but since you can't see the bottom from the start, this definitely adds an additional element Of excitement.
Fully trained caving guides provide helmets and safety equipment as they rig a system of rappelling ropes for your decent to the basin below. The first 10 feet provides the adrenaline, the next 200 feet features an unforgettable experience and sights to behold, and the final 100 feet plunges you down through the rain forest canopy.
Feeling relief on reaching the bottom, The question becomes - How do we Get out??? This expedition is not for the faint of heart and all participants must be relatively fit.
In the morning depart to the Maya site of Xunantunich, which means Maiden of the Rock. Xunantunich i ... more info
In the morning depart to the Maya site of Xunantunich, which means Maiden of the Rock. Xunantunich is located on a natural limestone ridge three miles from San Ignacio, and accessible only by a short ferry ride across the Mopan River. It stands 130ft (40 meters) high and gives a panoramic view of the Cayo District and Guatemala. Xunantunich was a major ceremonial site, built on a natural limestone ridge during the Classic Period. It is composed of six major plazas, surrounded by more than 25 temples and palaces.After lunch and sodas, you will depart for an afternoon visit to the Cahal Pech archaeological site, which means Place of the Ticks and is one of the medium sized Maya centers.It is situated along the bank of the Macal River in the Cayo District and will offer you a panoramic view of San Ignacio and the Belize River Valley. Its late pre-Classic temples and two separate ball courts display fine examples of Maya craftsmanship. Return to your hotel in San Ignacio.
The magical Maya Mountains, in the heart of this highland area- the land of the macaws, mahogany, mangoes and jaguars. A tropical pine forest has been set aside as the Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve, enchanted woods, rivers, adventure, and great accommodations. Here you get a break from the heat and mosquitoes, you might notice that a few areas are brownish and less foliated, this was due to a recent attack by bark-eating beetles.
Mountain Pine Forest Reserve, the Rio Frio Caves, the Rio on Natural Swimming Pools, Butterfly Falls, and Caracol, the vast Mayan City hidden deep in the jungle of Chiquibul National Park. Barton Creek Cave and the newly opened complex at Actun Tunichil Muknal, contain pottery and bones left by the Mayans.
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COUPLES: Blancananeaux Lodge: this indulgent lodge, owned by director Francis Ford Coppola, offers 17 rooms in thatched cabins and luxury villas overlooking waterfalls and beautifully manicured tropical gardens. Heavily recommended by travel magazines everywhere.
FAMILIES: Five Sisters Lodge: this lodge is named for the five waterfalls that cascade through the property. Cozy hillside cabanas have screened- in porches, bathtubs and mosquito nets.
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