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The Lodge at Chaa Creek

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  • Chaa Creek
  • Chaa Creek
  • Chaa Creek
  • Chaa Creek
  • Chaa Creek
  • Chaa Creek
  • Chaa Creek
  • Chaa Creek
  • Chaa Creek
  • Chaa Creek
  • Chaa Creek
  • Chaa Creek
  • Chaa Creek
  • Chaa Creek
  • Chaa Creek
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Enchanting nature retreat tucked away in a lushly forested valley, offering great opportunities for outdoor adventure.

The Lodge at Chaa Creek is a delightful jungle hideaway owned by an Anglo-American couple. It is set deep within a valley, in a large private area blanketed in lush rainforest, close to the picturesque Macal River. The atmosphere is extremely peaceful and relaxing, and service exemplary.

The accommodation is particularly attractive for families, with thatched cottages and villas scattered throughout the grounds, offering space and privacy.

You can relax by the infinity pool surrounded by flower-filled gardens or in the blissful spa, or explore the surroundings on organised activities led by naturalist guides. Choose between a canoe trip down the river, horse riding, mountain biking, nature trails and a tour of the butterfly farm. Other adventures include bird watching, canopy ziplining, cave canoeing or even an overnight excursion to visit the Mayan ruins at Tikal in neighbouring Guatemala.

Your stay at Chaa Creek includes a contribution to the good causes of Chaa Creek Cares, a social and environmental initiative supporting various projects including summer camps for local kids, scholarships, clean-up campaigns and conservation.

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What our clients say

  • This was another lovely place. It felt a bit big when we first arrived, so less personal and intimate than the others but we soon acclimatised and loved it just…

    LM Reading Mar 2015
  • Unfortunately it rained for much of our stay but we enjoyed the on site visits with good in house guides. Restaurant was good although swamped when a coach load of…

    GW, Winchester Dec 2015
  • Wonderful lodge with lovey cottage rooms, great food and service and lots of activities to do. Our canoe trip down the river was great.

    EM, Ilkley Feb 2018
  • "The staff were extremely attentive, the lodge is beautiful, and we loved canoeing down the river to San Ignacio. Great tarantulas and iguanas, plus lovely birds."

    WW, Reading Jan 2014
  • “The staff were all excellent, especially Miguel who took us to Caracol.  We also really enjoyed speaking to Mick Fleming on a number of occasions, and were so impressed with…

    AMM, Herne Hill Apr 2013
  • Most memorable experience was "My wife's reaction to the room at Chaa Creek."

    CP, Camberley Dec 2013
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