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Ek' Tun

Address: On Macal River, 12 mi (20 km) upriver from San Ignacio
Phone: 820/3002
www.ektunbelize.com

Price range: $$$
Location: San Ignacio

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Fodor's Review:

At Ek' Tun, sapphire blue water gushes from natural mineral springs into a rock-lined pool among towering palms. You're immersed in complete solitude here at owner Phyllis Lane's private paradise—you can even skinny-dip, if you like—with only the howler monkeys for company. Arrive by river skiff to the 200-acre grounds, which have giant ceiba trees and flowering shrubs. With only two rustic but lovely thatch-roof cottages, this is more of a bed-and-breakfast in the jungle than a traditional lodge. On the extensive network of trails you can spot orange-breasted falcons and toucans. Meals (breakfast and dinner total BZ$67 per person including tax and service) are served in a stucco-and-thatch dining room overlooking the Macal River. There's a three-night minimum stay. Pros: Stunning, remote location. Cons: Ek'Tun does not accept single travelers or guests under 18.

Hotel Details: 2 cabañas
In-room: no phone, no TV.
In-hotel: bar, pool, no kids under 18.
Credit Cards: MC, V

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