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Number of Rooms: 14
Eco Rating: 4
Location: Inland Belize
There are several lodges in Central America that are near to Mayan cities, but only one actually in the ruins of one.
Chan Chich sits in the middle of a 130,000 acre private nature reserve in north-western Belize, and the lodge itself was built on the plaza of an unexcavated Mayan city. There are just 12 thatch-roofed cabanas and one two-bedroomed villa. Each cabana is decorated in local hardwoods, with queen sized beds (or king-size for the deluxe cabanas), colonial style ceiling fans, baths and verandas complete with hammocks. The villa has an additional outdoor shower and a large living room and bar.
The lodge restaurant is very good, and serves traditional Belizean specialities cooked using locally grown produce. There is also a bar, a pool and a Jacuzzi.
Activities on offer include trekking (guided if requested) on nine miles of well-maintained trails around the lodge; bird-watching for 350-plus species including Ornate Hawk Eagles and Rose Throated Tanagers; riding and canoeing.
Why We Love It
The authorities allowed the building of the lodge on a Mayan site because the original plaza was already beyond repair, and to deter looters who had already entered many of the temples at the site.
Ollie, Original Traveller
Itineraries that feature Chan Chich
Best for: Couples
Ancient Belize
There's more to Belize than white sand and turquoise seas
(although there's another itinerary for that). Venture inland where
caving adventures...
9 Days
From £3,635pp
Best for: Families
A Family Adventure in Belize
Belize's cultural and natural riches are a treasure trove to
explore with the family. This ten-day itinerary takes in Mayan
caves, wildlife sanctuaries,...
10 Days
From £2,185pp
Best for: Couples and Honeymoons
Coastal Belize
When it comes to sun, sea and sand, Belize comes up trumps. This
11-day itinerary takes you to Ambergris Caye, the country's largest
island and...
11 Days
From £3,255pp
Best for: Couples
On the Mayan Trail in Guatemala and Belize
Spend two weeks following the trail of Mayan civilisations
through Guatemala and Belize. From jungle-clad mountains to
water-filled caves, you...
13 Days
From £5,245pp
Best for: Couples and Honeymoons
A Central American Romance: Guatemala and Belize Honeymoon
This 14-day Guatemala and Belize honeymoon sees you stay in
romantic retreats, explore Mayan cities and enjoy blissful
beachfront R&R and...
14 Days
From £4,085pp
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