Each hotel in this group offers the best in moderately priced accommodations in Cayo District.

1) Nestled in the hills of El Cayo, Lodge overlooks the scenic Belize River Valley. Located only 72 miles west of Belize City, near the town of San Ignacio, this lodge is the perfect hideaway whilst visiting this jewel of a country, Belize.

Built next to an old ancestral royal Mayan ruin, from which the village takes it name. Mayan residents hosted visiting royalty from other cities, and that's our aim at Cahal Pech, to give our guest royal treatment.

It is perfectly situated to take in the scenic beauty and atmosphere of El Cayo. Witness from the village the spectacular views of the twins towns of San Ignacio and Santa Elena, the Macal River and villages of Santa Familia and Bullet Tree Falls. The excellent view as far as the Mennonite settlement of Spanish Lookout, the Mayan ruin of Xunantunich and of course the beautiful Maya Mountains.

Its thatched roof cabanas and natural surroundings takes you back to a time long forgotten. The rooms in the main building have the same type of accommodation as the cabanas with an even more spectacular view. The interiors of both are fully decked out in Mayan fabrics and the furniture are locally crafted. Each cabana and room are named after a Mayan ruin and has its own personality and charm.

CABANAS:

• 14 individually located amid the lush tropical vegetation
• All have private bathroom with hot and cold drinkable water
• Cable T.V. with approx. 50 channels
• Fans in every Cabana
• Two 3/4 beds
• Private verandah with hammock

ROOMS:

• 15 located on the 1st and 2nd floor over the Reception and Restaurant in our main building with an even more spectacular view of our tropical vegetation, the Mayan Mountain and the valley below.
• All have private bathroom with hot and cold drinkable water
• Cable T.V. with approx. 50 channels
• Air Conditioning in all rooms in the main building
• Accommodation in Main building are varied from queen size to two 3/4 beds and a suite
• Private verandah with spectacular view.

The restaurant serves traditional and Mayan breakfast and a variety of mouth watering evening meals.

Come and witness some of the most spectacular sunrises and sunsets and eerie mystic full moons and the golden glow on the misty clouds first thing in the morning. Spot the colorful migrant birds which feed in the surrounding trees of the village, and the flock of toucans who pays you a fleeting visit now and again. Because of hillside location you will enjoy the cool evenings and early morning breeze while relaxing on the privacy of your veranda.

2) The resort is located in the lush jungle and along side the beautiful Macal River and only 4 miles south of San Ignacio town in western Belize.

It was hand built by the Tut family, using the ancient art of palm-thatched roofs that compliment with the natural beauty of Belize.

Accommodations include two delicious meals. They serve the best home cooked meals including a variety of local dishes, home grown coffee, vegetables and seasonal fruits. The open air dining room and self-service bar overlook the surrounding jungle.

The resort is situated on 21 acres of land near the Macal River.

The Gardens at Crystal Paradise consists of more than 150 species of plants and trees in addition to a number of orchids species. Some of the trees include fruit trees such as mangos, pineapples, avocados, bananas, citrus and many flowering plants and trees.

Amenities:

All of cabanas are fully screened, equipped with ceiling fans, private baths with hot and cold showers. You can relax and listen to the sounds of the jungle from your very own veranda with a hammock and deck chairs for your comfort. Laundry service is also available.