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| Title: | EK TUN Resort - http://ektunbelize.com |
| Description: | Although all of Belize is beautiful, the western interior Cayo District is especially known for its spectacular geological and ecological diversity. Ek' Tun is a 200-acre, neotropical rainforest retreat on the Macal River, bordering the country's largest contiguous area of jungle and reserves which rises majestically from the northern edge of the Vaca Plateau and encompasses Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve, Vaca Plateau Reserve, the Chiquibul Rainforest, Maya Mountains, Cockscomb Basin Jaguar Preserve, Bladen Nature Reserve and Columbia Rainforest in the south. Ek' Tun is located approximately twelve miles upstream or 15 miles by road from San Ignacio, within easy hiking distance of Vaca Falls. There is no road all the way to the property, but by the end of your half-hour LandRover ride and scenic boat trip upriver, you come to realize you have, indeed, reached the very edge of civilization. Ek' Tun is the most private lodge in Belize, inaccessible and exclusively available only to registered guests. With our recently implemented "ADULTS ONLY" policy, this assures a secure, carefree, restful or romantic hideaway where you can restore your connection with the natural environment. The Ek' Tun grounds resemble a garden oasis in the midst of a tropical rainforest. We have miles of hiking trails, through hundreds of acres of lush, undisturbed habitat providing unsurpassed birding, hiking, and exploring. This section of the Macal River has beautiful, secluded, sandy beaches interspersed with black slate formations, and small rapids for exciting river activities. The mineral pool is also a favorite attraction, with clear, cool, mineral water straight from the Mayan Underworld. Several troupes of howler monkeys (lone adult male in the photo at right) frequent the area, and can often be heard claiming their territory both during the day and at night. Other interesting wildlife abounds as well, and with such rich diversity of flora and fauna, careful observers are generally well rewarded. We also are fortunate to include a host of personable domestic and temporary residents, to the added delight of guests who are animal lovers. While most of our guests spend the first few days of their stay enjoying the numerous activities and adventures here on the premises, during a longer stay there are also opportunities to take tours and excursions to a variety of attractions and activities in the surrounding area. We have a three-night minimum, but there's more than enough to keep you content for a week! |
| Category: | Accommodations: Hotels and Resorts: Cayo |
| Link Owner: | Belize Business Directory |
| Address: | Macal River |
| City: | St Ignacio |
| District/Caye: | Cayo |
| Country: | Belize | Phone Number: | 501-820-3002 |
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| Date Added: | November 19, 2009 08:23:03 PM |
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