Here are our picks for the best jungle lodges in Belize. There are so many good ones, and the difference among several of them is so small, that we're probably fools to try to rank them. You'll be happy at any of these spots. And, as well, at the ones that didn't quite make our top 10 this year.
# 1 Chan Chich, Gallon Jug, Orange Walk District
Barry Bowen's little lodge is smack dab in the middle of nowhere, which is exactly how guests like it. Jungle all around, birds above, Maya ruins underneath, a class operation in every direction.
# 2 Chaa Creek, near San Ignacio, Cayo District
Beautiful grounds, nearly bug-free, superbly trained staff, savvy owners, delightful for guests.
# 3 Lamanai Outpost, near Indian Village, Orange Walk District
The late Colin Howells built this one right and ran it like a pro. Although it's now under new management, we expect it to continue to be one of Belize's top ecospots.
# 4 Duplooy's, near San Ignacio, Cayo District
This lovely small cottage colony inn should be renamed Belize's Arboretum, thanks to Ken Duplooy's wonderful plantings of trees, shrubs and flowers.
# 5 Blancaneaux, Mountain Pine Ridge, Cayo District
Francis Ford Coppola's inn has a lot going for it -- good food, lovely setting, luxurious villas.
# 6 Hidden Valley Inn, Mountain Pine Ridge, Cayo District
The Headley paradise on 18,000 acres offers waterfalls, streams, peace and quiet, and comfortable digs.
# 7 Jaguar Paw, near Belmopan, Cayo District
New and luxurious, with 16 air conditioned and rooms, large caves and river next door.
# 8 Mountain Equestrian Trails (M.E.T), Mountain Pine Ridge, Cayo District
Marguerite and Jim Bevis know Belize well, treat the land with great respect, and run a good place.
# 9 Maya Mountain, near San Ignacio, Cayo District
Good value, run with concern and care.
# 10 Ek'Tun, near San Ignacio, Cayo District
Very small but very nice.
Other wonderful jungle lodges which could have made our Top 10 list, and may next time: Banana Bank Ranch, Warrie Head, Pook's Hill, Chau Hiix, Five Sisters, Nabitunich, Windy Hill, Black Rock, Pretty See Ranch, Fallen Stones Butterfly Ranch, and Santa Cruz.
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