PAID CONTENT FOR CHAN CHICH LODGE
PAID CONTENT FOR CHAN CHICH LODGE
Chan Chich Lodge GALLON JUG ESTATE, BELIZE
After exploring the pristine waters of Placencia, Ambergris Caye and Turneffe Atoll, visitors to Belize shift gears to the exotic jungle surroundings of Chan Chich Lodge, the world’s only eco-lodge set within a 3,000-year-old Maya Plaza. The thatched roofs of the cottages are inspired by traditional indigenous architecture, each one conveniently situated just a short walk from the main lodge. Guests can explore hiking trails on their own,
sign up for a guided walking tour or spend a leisurely afternoon in the outdoor garden pool. For the more adventurous, tours to the two surrounding lagunas are available, where guests can encounter the local flora and fauna as they skim across the water on canoes. The immersive two-hour farm tour includes a
look at the coffee production process that starts with a visit to the plantation and ends with the roasting and tasting of Gallon Jug artisan coffee. Having worked up an appetite, guests at Chan Chich are in for a culinary experience defined by freshness and authenticity, with recipes that
make the most of the diversity of cultures found in Belize. Also, a commitment to sustainable cultivation is demonstrated in the lodge’s farm- to-table ethos, with over half the ingredients in the meals sourced from the surrounding land. Encircled by half a million acres of protected
lands, Chan Chich Lodge is a one-of-a-kind retreat at the crossroads of luxury vacation and environmental conservation, where tropical wilderness meets ancient culture, and sustainability is the driving passion. In 2021, Gallon Jug Estate partnered with
more than a dozen other organisations to protect the Belize Maya Forest, which has helped native animal species to thrive. Guests and guides have documented more than
370 species of birds within Chan Chich’s 30,000 acres. For big cat lovers, the area surrounding Chan Chich is home to jaguars, puma and ocelots. With an unparalleled abundance of wildlife, Chan Chich is an extraordinary destination for naturalists, birdwatchers and for those seeking an authentic retreat to the rainforest.
Don’t miss Set off on a night safari and grab the opportunity to glimpse an elusive jaguar stalking the jungle
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KEY FACILITIES • 14 cottages • 1 luxury cottage • Outdoor swimming pool • Outdoor yoga deck • Restaurant • Bar/lounge
KEY ACTIVITIES • Over 10 miles of hiking trails • Birding tours • Farm tour • Horse riding • Night safaris • Hiking trails • Archaeological walking tour
Get in touch
chanchich.com
T: +501 223 4419 E:
reservations@chanchich.com
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