T.E.A

T.E.A Review

The Toledo Ecotourism Association arranges stays in one of nine participating Mayan and Ketchi villages, including Blue Creek, San Antonio, Laguna, Pueblo Viejo, and Medina Bank, and also one Garífuna village, Barranco. You stay in a very simple but clean guesthouse, typically with thatch roof, bunk beds, and outside bathroom, then visit Mayan homes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. During the day there are walks to the nearby ruins or to waterfalls that empty into shimmering pools. Before you book this kind of stay, though, know that the point of it is to get an authentic feel for the region—this can be a rare opportunity to learn about the culture, but if the thought of chickens running in and out of your digs isn't your idea of a nice vacation, this isn't the stay for you.