Black Rock River Lodge

Black Rock River Lodge Review

Some 800 feet above limestone cliffs and the Macal River gorge, Black Rock has one of the most beautiful settings of any lodge in the country. The well-shaded cabins, which come in deluxe, river-view, and cliff-view options, have stone floors and custom-made hardwood furniture and views across Black Rock canyon. New ownership appears eco-conscious, running the lodge on hydro and solar power, and also safety-conscious. Room rates are reasonable, starting at BZ$229 including tax and service. However, since you're a 35-minute drive (about BZ$60 or more by taxi) from San Ignacio, partly on a narrow, single-lane dirt trail, by necessity you'll take all your meals here (three meals a day here run BZ$113 per person including tax and service) and do most tours with the lodge. Tours tend to be more expensive here than if booked in San Ignacio.