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The Lodge at 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.

What our clients say

“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
Positives were the location, the facilities, beautifully presented food and probably the nicest room of our whole trip. The negatives were poor & very expensive wine list, room a bit…
FC, Haywards Apr 2016
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
Great place to stay, although the room was quite basic compared to other accomodation
JW, Bedford Dec 2015
Absolute paradise. Excellent accommodation in own thatched cottage with private deck above the jungle (like being in a tree house!). Extremely helpful and friendly staff. Excellent restaurant , all facilities…
JLB,London Aug 2014
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

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