San Ignacio is known for its ruins and mountain views, and entices visitors with popular attractions including Cahal Pech Mayan Ruins and San Ignacio & Santa Elena House of Culture.
Belmopan is known for its riverfront and mountain views, and entices visitors with popular attractions including Blue Hole National Park and George Price Center for Peace and Development.
Cahal Pech Mayan Ruins is just one of the landmarks located 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from central San Ignacio, so you might want to stop by for a few pics during your trip.
Blue Hole National Park is 2.6 mi (4.3 km) from central Good Living Camp, why not stop by during your stay. If you like Blue Hole National Park, you'll love Five Blues Lake National Park and 96 Orchid Garden, both just a short drive away.
San Ignacio & Santa Elena House of Culture is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from central San Ignacio, why not stop by during your stay. If you have fun at San Ignacio & Santa Elena House of Culture, you'll love Belize Botanic Gardens, located nearby.
The staff is very professional yet engaging and personable…a unique and welcome mix that works well to elevate your overall experience at this property. Excellent service!
The staff is very professional yet engaging and personable…a unique and welcome mix that works well to elevate your overall experience at this property. Excellent service!
We had a great time staying at Villa Massis. The entire staff was very friendly and very accommodating and very warm and they took good care of us while we stayed there.
We had a great time staying at Villa Massis. The entire staff was very friendly and very accommodating and very warm and they took good care of us while we stayed there.
Chan Chich presents a unique experience to the adventurous traveler. We stayed 3 nights at this hidden gem and loved every minute. The lodge is simply gorgeous, our two bedroom cabin was perfect, the food is wonderful, wildlife, mayan history and birding tours are exceptional and the service was impeccable.
Chan Chich presents a unique experience to the adventurous traveler. We stayed 3 nights at this hidden gem and loved every minute. The lodge is simply gorgeous, our two bedroom cabin was perfect, the food is wonderful, wildlife, mayan history and birding tours are exceptional and the service was impeccable.
We had the place to ourselves and the beautiful wildlife right on the river. Shanna and Kenny were wonderful and handled every aspect of our trip. The pool and bbq were fun! I would definitely stay here again. The family of Howler Monkeys with babies were my favorite part. Peaceful, serene, and in the jungle.
We had the place to ourselves and the beautiful wildlife right on the river. Shanna and Kenny were wonderful and handled every aspect of our trip. The pool and bbq were fun! I would definitely stay here again. The family of Howler Monkeys with babies were my favorite part. Peaceful, serene, and in the jungle.
We had an amazing Jungle Vacation at table Rock. The property is beautifully filled with Mango and Orange trees. Toucans and other wild birds can be seen all over the lodge. The staff is extremely friendly and took care of us very well. I would recommend Table Rock to all those seeking a true jungle vacation. The town of San Ignacio is about 15 mins on dirt roads. Use Jasmine shuttle that swings by every 30 mins for $5 per person. Taxi will cost you $25/person.
We had an amazing Jungle Vacation at table Rock. The property is beautifully filled with Mango and Orange trees. Toucans and other wild birds can be seen all over the lodge. The staff is extremely friendly and took care of us very well. I would recommend Table Rock to all those seeking a true jungle vacation. The town of San Ignacio is about 15 mins on dirt roads. Use Jasmine shuttle that swings by every 30 mins for $5 per person. Taxi will cost you $25/person.
I had high expectations from the phenomenal reviews here and Gaia exceeded all of them. It's the perfect place to go if you're looking to unplug, get a little adventure, experience the real Belize, but not "sacrifice" on all the comforts and luxuries you want out of a vacation. "Glamping" comes to mind. The negative reviews on this site are few are far between, but if you're anything like me, have a tendency to perseverate on them. After having spent 5 nights at Gaia, I wanted to address...
I had high expectations from the phenomenal reviews here and Gaia exceeded all of them. It's the perfect place to go if you're looking to unplug, get a little adventure, experience the real Belize, but not "sacrifice" on all the comforts and luxuries you want out of a vacation. "Glamping" comes to mind. The negative reviews on this site are few are far between, but if you're anything like me, have a tendency to perseverate on them. After having spent 5 nights at Gaia, I wanted to address...
Stephanie
Reviewed December 10, 2016Reviewed December 10, 2016
We stayed at Chaa Creek based upon online reviews, but no amount of praise can do this place justice. Spacious and clean rooms, immaculate grounds, awesome staff, meals that we can't stop talking about (menu changes daily and everything is prepared fresh), plus activities galore. We stayed in a garden suite (reserved a cottage but upgraded?) and were most impressed by the comfort and size of the room. The pool was a great welcome home after a hot day out and about. Note: No air...
We stayed at Chaa Creek based upon online reviews, but no amount of praise can do this place justice. Spacious and clean rooms, immaculate grounds, awesome staff, meals that we can't stop talking about (menu changes daily and everything is prepared fresh), plus activities galore. We stayed in a garden suite (reserved a cottage but upgraded?) and were most impressed by the comfort and size of the room. The pool was a great welcome home after a hot day out and about. Note: No air...
Beautiful property. The pictures online, don't nearly capture the beauty and space of the villas. They were amazing! We are well traveled and were left very impressed.
Beautiful property. The pictures online, don't nearly capture the beauty and space of the villas. They were amazing! We are well traveled and were left very impressed.
Cindi
Reviewed September 10, 2026Reviewed September 10, 2026
From the moment we stepped on property we had the feeling that we had found a special place in the jungle. The facilities were great, the tours were fun, but what made the resort different from all the others was the staff. My kids laughed and joked with them the entire time. The dinner service was fantastic with a four course dinner and two dinner options available each not. We traveled to other areas in Belize after leaving Caves Branch. However, my daughter said we should have saved the...
From the moment we stepped on property we had the feeling that we had found a special place in the jungle. The facilities were great, the tours were fun, but what made the resort different from all the others was the staff. My kids laughed and joked with them the entire time. The dinner service was fantastic with a four course dinner and two dinner options available each not. We traveled to other areas in Belize after leaving Caves Branch. However, my daughter said we should have saved the...
Scott
Reviewed October 16, 2023Reviewed October 16, 2023
We had an amazing stay at the Rainforest Retreat. Theodocios, our assistant at the Rainforest Retreat was an excellent guide and his wife, Francelia cooked delicious breakfast and dinner that was included with our stay. She also does laundry. We stayed one night there in the Eco-Pods and the 2nd night at the Chaa Creek Lodge. Docios shuttled us back and forth and provided excellent guidance.
We had an amazing stay at the Rainforest Retreat. Theodocios, our assistant at the Rainforest Retreat was an excellent guide and his wife, Francelia cooked delicious breakfast and dinner that was included with our stay. She also does laundry. We stayed one night there in the Eco-Pods and the 2nd night at the Chaa Creek Lodge. Docios shuttled us back and forth and provided excellent guidance.
I did a lot of research for our trip to Belize and just really couldn't find a place that seemed more appealing in our price range than Sleeping Giant. I was not disappointed. First, I'll say that we are the type of people to rent a car so we have a mode of transportation to explore, but at the suggestion of the hotel manager we decided to go with the hotel car service. I am SO GLAD we took her advice. Our flight was delayed and we got there after dark and there is NO WAY we would have ever...
I did a lot of research for our trip to Belize and just really couldn't find a place that seemed more appealing in our price range than Sleeping Giant. I was not disappointed. First, I'll say that we are the type of people to rent a car so we have a mode of transportation to explore, but at the suggestion of the hotel manager we decided to go with the hotel car service. I am SO GLAD we took her advice. Our flight was delayed and we got there after dark and there is NO WAY we would have ever...
Anonymous traveler
Reviewed January 26, 2017Reviewed January 26, 2017
I loved staying at the maya mountain lodge. The problem was being a solo traveler and trying to go on tours. You need at least 2 people so that could be difficult. I would have liked to have done a tour tramsfer when i was leaving but the option was nit available to a solo traveler. Everything else about it was wonderful. The view up the hill was also beautiful !
I loved staying at the maya mountain lodge. The problem was being a solo traveler and trying to go on tours. You need at least 2 people so that could be difficult. I would have liked to have done a tour tramsfer when i was leaving but the option was nit available to a solo traveler. Everything else about it was wonderful. The view up the hill was also beautiful !
We enjoyed our stay. We were in the stone house which was ok but did not have any outdoor space to chill in. Typically in our vacations we like to sit on a porch and do nothing. I noticed that there were several other options that might be perfect for this on the property so next time I might pick more carefully which room we are in. But the people here are great and really neat location! Cachal Pech next door is totally worth the trip as well! We came here as a jumping off point for Tikal,...
We enjoyed our stay. We were in the stone house which was ok but did not have any outdoor space to chill in. Typically in our vacations we like to sit on a porch and do nothing. I noticed that there were several other options that might be perfect for this on the property so next time I might pick more carefully which room we are in. But the people here are great and really neat location! Cachal Pech next door is totally worth the trip as well! We came here as a jumping off point for Tikal,...
Lucy
Reviewed December 15, 2023Reviewed December 15, 2023
What a great experience this place was. The staff is wonderful, the room is stunning, beauty everywhere you look. Definitely worth the haul up the mountain, and plenty to do once you're up there!
What a great experience this place was. The staff is wonderful, the room is stunning, beauty everywhere you look. Definitely worth the haul up the mountain, and plenty to do once you're up there!
Anonymous traveler
Reviewed January 22, 2019Reviewed January 22, 2019
The staff was really friendly and helpful. The property is beautiful, with cool trails, a gorgeous pool, and well maintained facilities. The food was delicious, and the chefs attended to our dietary needs very well. I highly recommend this lodge—we would definitely choose to stay here again!
The staff was really friendly and helpful. The property is beautiful, with cool trails, a gorgeous pool, and well maintained facilities. The food was delicious, and the chefs attended to our dietary needs very well. I highly recommend this lodge—we would definitely choose to stay here again!
Cayo District is a friendly locale offering jungle and river views. Activities like bird watching give you a chance to enjoy the outdoors during your stay. Plan a fun excursion to Actun Tunichil Muknal Archaeological Reserve and Isidoro Beaton Stadium while here. You might find that sights like Cahal Pech Mayan Ruins and San Ignacio & Santa Elena House of Culture are worth a visit.
What is there to see around Cayo District?
Cahal Pech Mayan Ruins (0.4 mi/0.7 km from the city center)
Xunantunich Mayan Ruins (6.2 mi/9.9 km from the city center)
Black Rock (7.1 mi/11.5 km from the city center)
Five Sisters Falls (10 mi/16.1 km from the city center)
Barton Creek Cave Reserve (10.2 mi/16.5 km from the city center)
What is there to do around Cayo District?
San Ignacio & Santa Elena House of Culture (0.5 mi/0.8 km from the city center)
San Ignacio Market (0.7 mi/1.1 km from the city center)
Actun Tunichil Muknal Archaeological Reserve (15 mi/24.1 km from the city center)
Belize Botanic Gardens (4 mi/6.4 km from the city center)
George Price Center for Peace and Development (21.8 mi/35 km from the city center)