Belcampo Lodge

Belcampo Lodge Review

New owners have moved this former fishing lodge far up the scale of luxury, renovating the main lodge, adding a gorgeous spa, and redoing the cottages. With the new ownership has come a series of different managers. The lodge is set on a high hill above the Rio Grande River—you can ride a tram car to the bottom, where dinner is sometimes served by lamplight. The hilltop setting offers awesome views of the jungle and, in the distance, the Gulf of Honduras. Howler monkeys troop by regularly. After a day exploring the Toledo rain forest, dive into the swimming pool, then sup on fish and fresh vegetables from the lodge's organic farm. Tables on the restaurant's veranda offer the best views. The spacious renovated cottages have vaulted ceilings, tile floors, new baths, and screened decks overlooking the jungle, although oddly the exteriors and blue metal roofs still look the way they did when this was a fishing camp. A fleet of custom-outfitted Land Cruisers take guests on safari-like soft-adventure trips and tours in the Laughing Falcon Reserve, a 12,000-acre private nature reserve, and elsewhere in Toledo. Bed-and-breakfast rates in high season are about BZ$1,050 double including taxes and service. All-inclusive rates, which include accommodation, all meals, high tea, pre-dinner hors-de-oeuvres, full-day and complimentary activities, park and entrance fees, laundry services, and all beverages (alcoholic or non-alcoholic), are an incredible BZ$2,690 double including service and tax.