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  The
Macal River silently carves a course from the karst limestone of the
Maya Mountains through the dense rainforests of the Cayo District as
it makes its way down to the Caribbean Sea. Set high on the river's
lush banks, close to the ancient Mayan ruins of Tipu and Xunantunich,
is the Macal River Jungle Camp. Scattered throughout tropical
rainforest are ten casitas, or small bungalows, each on a raised
platform with airy peak-roofs, full screens and containing two
comfortable beds. Each  casita
has a private  sheltered porch for quiet relaxation and peaceful
views into the undisturbed jungle habitat. The Macal River Jungle
Camp provides an ideal base from which to explore the nature and
culture of western Belize. The
Macal River Jungle Camp combines comfort with a genuine jungle
experience. With swimming, canoeing, miles of well maintained
trails, a Butterfly Farm, Natural History Centre, and scheduled day
tours to Xunantunich, Caracol, Tikal, the
 Mountain
Pine Ridge, and the Chumpiate Maya Cave, your
stay
is guaranteed to be both adventurous and educational.The camp provides hot water showers, and clean, comfortable bathroom facilities.  Friendly local staff serve traditional Belizean meals in
a spacious central thatch-roof palapa where travelers can relax and
swap tales with new friends over an ice cold Belikin beer.
Here's what our guests the Lewis & Tomlinson Family had to say about the Macal River Jungle Camp: "Our family enjoyed the variety of wildlife, the peaceful hiking & River, and most of all, the friendly staff & guides! Your River Camp is a treasure, perfect in every way - we loved the tranquility.... Gracias por todo...." Guests at the camp are welcome at Chaa Creek Cottages, located a short distance away along the Ruta Maya trail system. The cottages provide a retreat where you can indulge in candle-lit dinners, or simply enjoy the intimate atmosphere and sophistication of the colonial-style bar and open air veranda. Additionally, guests can access the full service conference centre which provides the highest quality venue for a range of weddings, parties and other functions in beautiful surroundings.
On-site activities include: horseback riding, mountain biking, guided nature walks and river trips, visits to our Butterfly Farm and Natural History Centre, swimming, canoeing, bird watching, cultural interaction, exploring the Ruta Maya trail system and nearby archaeological sites and caves, or simply relaxing with a good book in a hammock. For relaxation after an active day, guests can visit the Spa at Chaa Creek for an extraordinary sensory experience that promotes harmony between the inner and outer self. Our professional staff and state-of-the-art equipment and facilities offer guests a complete range of services including massage therapies, facials, body wraps and scrubs, hydro and aroma therapies, and features the latest in spa technology such as a massaging Vichy Shower. |
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The
Macal River Jungle Camp has been designed for outdoors people who
enjoy rustic accommodations in a remote setting. Comfortable beds
with clean linens, pillows, towels and blankets assure a good
night's rest after a day bush walking, canoeing, or other rainforest
activities. Vehicle traffic into the camp is restricted, and every
effort has been taken to minimize the camp's impact on the natural
surroundings. 
