We could not have chosen a better place to begin our honeymoon. It was absolutely beautiful. Virginia and Kenneth were so welcoming. Virginia even took us on a tour of town and made sure to give good recommendations on things to do and places to eat. The villa was so peaceful and luxurious. the pictures do not do it justice. They even had daily maid service. Villa Cayo was more than we ever could have hoped for and we can't wait to go back!!!!

Virginia provided an amazing experience for myself and my girlfriend Michelle. We were very impressed by our accommodations and Virginia's willingness to help us learn the city of San Ignacio and showing us all the local spots! We loved the experience and will be re-booking should we come back to Belize! Everything was perfect, and I mean perfect. We had an amazing time and they made it a great first trip for us. Highly recommended!!

Virginia was extremely helpful in planning our trip to San Ignacio, providing inexpensive alternatives to large tour groups! She put in the extra effort to call up local taxis for quotes to the sites I expressed interest in. The room was a dream (we were in room 4) with a beautiful view of the surrounding jungle from the top of the hill that Villa Cayo sits atop. The kitchen had all we needed with great appliances, kitchen utensils, and filtered water for drinking. The bed was fluffy and cozy, perfect for watching one of the hundreds of movies provided on TV. The bathroom was clean, new, and had plenty of storage, fluffy towels and ultra soft rugs. Virginia and her husband have clearly put a lot of thought into their villas (tinted windows, powerful A/C, very few bugs in the area), making our stay in San Ignacio one to remember! I highly recommend this Air Bnb for anyone looking to stay near the local Mayan ruins.

Perfect! Perfect in every way. From the moment we arrived to the moment we left, we felt so welcomed and so comfortable by Virginia and Ken. The villas are amazing and luxurious. Amazing bed, full kitchen, nice spa shower. And that VIEW! You cannot top it. It's located a little outside of town, but Virginia will kindly provided you with information for local cab drivers and public transportation into San Ignacio. She'll also give you information for tours, if you don't already have those planned! She even arranged us to have a massage on site, which was fantastic! Future travelers, you'd be crazy to pass this place up!

We couldn't wait to write this review for Virginia and Ken! Our stay at Villa Cayo was perfect in every way. When we first made an inquiry, Virginia responded within minutes and went above and beyond in answering our questions about getting to and around Sag Ignacio from Belize City. We ended up booking a week long stay at Villa Cayo and are so thankful we did. Virginia arranged for a reasonably priced shuttle to pick us up in Belize City. She met us at the welcome center in San Ignacio, showed us around the town, and then took us to the market and grocery store. Once we arrived at Villa Cayo we felt completely at home. The villas are absolutely beautiful. Everything is top notch, from the linens, to the kitchen appliances to the air conditioning. Virginia helped us to book tours and transportation throughout our stay. We were sad to leave and highly recommend Villa Cayo! -Bree and Nate

Virginia is an amazing host and Villa Cayo is a beautiful place to stay when visiting the San Ignacio area. She met us in town when we arrived and gave us a quick tour to get our bearings, took us to the market to buy food and provided local restaurant and taxi recommendations. We lucked out and another young couple was staying in the other casita and Virginia arranged for all of us to go on 2 different tours (Tikal and ATM Caves - definitely do the cave tour if you can handle small/confined spaces... it was like nothing else I've ever done)! I would definitely stay here again!

This is a beautiful property just outside San Ignacio and is a great location to check out the Cayo district. The photos very accurately depict the units and surrounding area. Virginia and Ken couldn't have been more gracious hosts and our unit was spotless. We really enjoyed visiting this area of Belize and would highly recommend Villa Cayo as a serene home base.

We drove up a very steep hill gravel road for about two minutes and at the top caught a view of Cayo that made us catch our breaths. Breathtaking. Virginia met us when we got there about 6:30pm and took us to our air-conditioned room with great WiFi, flat screen entertainment TV (with recent movies), full kitchen, king sized bed, and tall windows to capture the view. It was perfect! This room was impressive, not just for what is inside it, but also for the magnificent view that you can’t escape up there. The internet was speedy, the reverse osmosis system made the drinking water absolutely delicious. Virginia said the water tasted better than Barry Bowen’s, (local water bottling company) so we had to taste it for ourselves. She was right! We will go back there. We found the perfect place to hide out for a couple days. There are great lookout spots for watching the sun rise or set. It is only a few minutes outside of San Ignacio with all its options, but you don’t ever have to see anyone else if that is what you prefer. You can take your own food to cook for yourself.

We had a great time staying in the mayan hut at ninas place. It was comfortable with easy access to the bathrooms and shower. Ninas place is on the main highway so we had no trouble traveling via the local bus into san Ignacio and back to the airport at the end of our trip. We appreciate ninas hospitality and recommend checking out the iguana conservation project at the san ignacio resort if you have a spare hour.

We spent three nights at Nina's Place and could not have been more satisfied. Her place is along the Western highway, set back a bit from the road, so very easy to access via public transportation. The cabanas are clean and charming, as are the bathroom facilities. Personally I am a terrible sleeper, but the bed and pillows were comfortable and certainly seemed to help. The shower is a bit tricky to figure out, but as long as you don't turn the cold water all the way up you should have plenty of hot water. We had a very restful stay here as Nina was extremely helpful, often going out of her way to help us get to and from town, offering suggestions in terms of restaurants to eat at and things to do, arranging tours, and helping with transportation issues on other parts of our trip. Oh, and breakfasts on Nina's veranda were superb. They definitely provided enough fuel for an activities packed few days. If you are looking for something a bit different for your time in Belize, I would definitely stay at Nina's Place.

Nina's Place was an excellent choice for accommodation. We loved our 'hut' and the general environment with the relaxing hammocks etc. Nina took great care of us and knew the area very well, making it easy for us to decide and plan our days. Her food was scrumptious and very generous too! We really enjoyed having a little peak into local life through Nina's stories and meeting a few of her friends. We were extremely well looked after on all fronts. One little tip- the buses were sporadic, so if you are relying on public transport- be flexible! Overall we absolutely loved our stay and hope to be back again one day!!

Nina was AMAZING! My husband and I were looking into booking the Thatched Cabana with Nina for our 10 year anniversary. Nina went above and beyond at answering every question I had before our arrival. Once we arrived at the property she welcomed us with open arms. The actual cabana was perfect. Very clean and beautiful. The property was gorgeous as well! You could hear the Howler Monkeys and assortment of birds while relaxing in the nearby hammocks. The bathroom/shower was only a few short paces from the cabana and I highly recommend rinsing off in the outdoor shower underneath the moonlight! She was very accommodating--- Although we had our own vehicle rental she knew exactly where to go and who to speak with. We enjoyed horseback riding to the ruins with Hanna Stables, cheese tasting at Caves branch, swimming at the Blue Hole, chocolate making with AJAW Chocolate, Caye Caulker, and cave tubing. She helped us either set up all of these excursions or directed us on how to get there. The restaurant on site was wonderful… The homemade breads and tortillas were fantastic! Along with the fresh pineapple and papaya! Nina was very personable and hospitable. She helped make our stay with her relaxing and stress free! It was the first vacation I have been on that I did not want to leave! We hope to visit soon!!!

Staying at Nina s place was an awesome experience! We loved our mayan cabana which is so lovely and quiet! Nina is an amazing woman, always open minded if you need to visit the wonderfull nature, breathless mayan sites or just talk about everything ! All the staff is really nice, rooms are cleaned every day and all the garden is perfectly kept. Spécial mention to the delicious breakfast! Thanks a lot for your kindness Nina, we already miss your place!! Bests

Nina was the most wonderful, courteous, and accommodating host a traveler could ask for! Nina has made some great relationships in the local travel industry and was able to make some really wonderful recommendations for us and help with logistics so we were able to make the most of our time in Western Belize. Nina saved us lots of time by arranging for excursions and transportation at extremely reasonable rates -- we did our homework ahead of time but quickly found that we could just trust her judgement in making a decision about how to tackle the day's adventures. The property was absolutely gorgeous and the rustic beauty was everything we hoped for in our stay in Belize. The cabana was spacious and well-appointed, and the outdoor living areas -- which included a private outdoor shower, hammocks, and several seating areas -- were charming, beautiful, and set just the right ambience for the theme of our stay (honeymoon!). Nina is also a very talented cook with a wonderful staff. Meals were fantastic and consisted of a very hearty and delicious local-inspired breakfast in a nicely-appointed dining patio which is part of a publicly accessible but very quiet and peaceful restaurant (several times this allowed great opportunities to meet other friendly locals), and also included lunch and dinner menus. All facilities were very functional and clean. Nina was also an absolute pleasure to spend time with when our stay allowed, and we enjoyed her company and conversation very much. We highly recommend this property for anyone looking to get an authentic, friendly, convenient, and memorable mainland Belize experience.

Nina's place was amazing! My girlfriend and I had a place booked in Belize City, but wanted to do the ATM Cave tour. Nina was able to accommodate us last minute. She was very communicative and responsive. When we arrived, Nina came and greeted us and immediately impressed us with her energy and friendliness. The place was well-kept and beautiful. There are a few cabanas there and a small common area with hammocks. There is an outdoor kitchen and shower (shower under the stars-- truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience), and even a small restaurant/bar. The cabana itself exceeded expectations. It was larger than expected and had tons of character. Having slept at a few similar places on our trip, we were worried about being hot at night, but it cooled down perfectly during our stay, and we slept wonderfully. Nina was able to arrange to have us picked up by our tour group right outside. From there, we were only a few minutes drive from the turn-off for the trek. In the other direction, about 15 minutes down the road, is the town of San Ignacio, which is a backpackers enclave. Honestly, I am so happy we got this experience instead. Nina sat out with us one night while we all swapped life stories. Hers is very interesting! Make sure to ask. That night, I also watched a magnificent meteor shower from the yard. Lastly, Nina was kind enough to have our breakfast served on her balcony. It was one of our better meals during our stay. All in all, an A+ experience all around. Thanks Nina!

Nina's place was absolutely gorgeous! She was incredibly hospitable, helpful and available when we had questions. The team working with nina was also super helpful with questions as we chose to use the local transit to get around, which was super easy and literally a minute away from Nina's place. Her sign was also big enough to see from the road, which helped as you have tell the bus driver to stop when you get to Blackman eddy region. One of the best parts about our stay was star gazing on the hammock followed by a beautiful nice hot shower outside under a sky FULL of stars. Thanks for everything nina!

Absolutely lovely accommodations! We so enjoyed our stay here and loved our cabana. It is a lot bigger than it looks in the pictures. Audrey was so wonderful, there is a reason that she is a super host! We felt really safe here and loved having dogs, cats, and horses to pet during our stay :) We will stay here anytime that we are coming through the area!

We loved the lodge - it was a clean, comfortable, and convenient location. Audrey welcomed us at our arrival and was very knowledgeable about everything in the area. She made sure we were taken care of and was very easily accessible throughout the entire process. We would absolutely come back.

Audrey was an absolutely fantastic host and our stay in Cabana #3 was wonderful! We stayed here for the first half of our Honeymoon and we are so glad we chose to stay here! We rented a car and drove from Belize City and were worried about finding the place initially but Audrey gave great directions and it ended up being super easy. We were blown away by how big the property is! She truly lives on an oasis in the jungle! The farm is located up on a big hill and the views are spectacular. Blackman Eddy is very centrally located between the two main towns in the area and there is a great grocery store nearby. The Cabana is fully equipped to cook a great meal in, I think it was bigger than our kitchen at home! The AC works great if you like to sleep in colder dryer air like I do, but there were like zero mosquitoes even though it is the rainy season and plenty of fans if you want to sleep without AC. Audrey takes great care to keep the property very clean which goes a long way in keeping the bugs away. The farm is also home to lots of wonderful animals! She has horses, dogs, cats and chickens! They are all super friendly! I really cannot say enough wonderful things about staying here. Audrey went above and beyond as host too. She was always available to tell us the best places to eat or go explore. She even invited us along on a day trip down to Placencia because she had extra space in her vehicle! We went to the Caye's after our stay with Audrey but if we could do it over we would spend our whole time at the Foresters Lodge! We are definitely planning on trying to come back in the future!

Staying in the cabana was fun. It was just me and my honey. We woke up early to bird watch before we left on our excursions for the day. Audrey was a great host who hooked us up with local guide to tour the ATM cave. She is highly accommodating and so very easy to talk to! If you need anything I would not be afraid to ask. One of my favorite things about the cabana is that there are horses, dogs, cats, birds, iguanas roaming freely on the property. Great for nature lovers and view is good from cabana. But also note staying in jungle you don't have to worry about mosquito nets around bed when you sleep. Good AC in bedroom if you feel you need more than fans provided at night for sleep.

This was my first time using Airbnb and I'm grateful I did. The listing was exactly as described. My experience at Forester's Lodge was excellent. I can't wait to book hear again.

Beautiful location on the hilltop with great views. Sturdy cabana that stood up to Hurricane Earl. I felt safer with the bars on the windows knowing they would prevent things from flying through the glass! No electricity or running water for over 24 hours due to sole reliance on Belize's gov't maintained infrastructure, which is a gamble for a lodge operator, but its not the first time staying at a rental in Belize that doesn't have its own back up generator. I really enjoyed the grazing horses nearby, beautiful animals. And I have to mention it was great to have the dogs, especially Bambi, and the cats too!

Staying with Audrey was such a great experience and made our honeymoon in Belize feel very special and unique. The property is absolutely gorgeous and it was fun walking around and spotting iguanas and geckos. Audrey and her staff are very kind and accommodating . We were sad to leave and are already planning our next trip back.

What a wonderful place to stay. Audrey and her workers are such great hosts! My husband and I loved the property and our cabana. Audrey and Graham (one of her workers) were a wealth of information with a gift for hosting. Plan on returning soon!

We had an amazing stay! Peter and Marcela were fantastic hosts. The property is well laid out and landscaped. The treehouse was magical. The bed and sheets were very comfortable. Lots of room for luggage. Also, an adorable little front porch for you to sit on and relax while having a cold beer. We conveniently had dinner there and the food was delicious. Peter was very helpful getting our tours and island trips planned. Marcela is such a sweet, friendly lady, and wonderful cook! They were both a pleasure to be around. We can't wait to plan our next trip to stay with Peter! Highly recommended!

It's all true. The other reviews captured Arturo and Maria's home and the towns of Santa Elana and San Ignacio well. Our hosts communicated well ahead of our stay and were warm and gracious hosts. Breakfast each morning was delicioso! Our canoe trip with neighbor Henry was one of the highlights of a fantastic stay. Arturo always looked out for us and did everything he could to make it an excellent visit. If we ever get back to Belize, we will certainly look to stay with Arturo and Maria again.

We had a great stay here with Maria and Arturo. They both made us feel so welcome in their lovely home and couldn't have been more helpful. We really enjoyed chatting with them about their lives in Belize, and finding out about the local history and politics. The room is really very spacious and comfortable. Upstairs is a roof terrace with hammocks to relax on. A short walk into San Ignacio where you can find a few great places to eat. My favourite meals were at bennys kitchen (not in San Ignacio) and ko ox han nah. Both recommended by Arturo, both he and Maria were a great help on advising things to do. Arturo even drew us some detailed maps! Also the breakfast was great fresh fruit, eggs etc and always different in each morning to mix it up. Can't recommend this place enough.

Location is ideal just across the bridge from center of town. The room is huge and so is the comfy bed. Arturo is beyond helpful, doing everything he can to make your stay just as you want it. I liked being a part of his family and conversing in Spanish, but he takes the cue from you if you prefer a stay without interacting with his lovely family. Breakfast is big and delicious...he's found a new calling as a cook and even in the presentation details....real brewed good strong coffee, too. We left to catch the 3 am bus and he drove us! We needed to get to an out of the way hotel on a tubing whim and he took us along with his son and friend and they ended up joining us instead of what they planned....memories you can't buy!

We had a great stay at Arturo and Maria's. The room is indeed 'gigantic', and with a hammock! The breakfasts were also awesome (fry jacks were a firm favourite). The location is good, you're not slap bang I'm the middle of San Ignacio but you are just a 5 minute walk across the bridge. We felt safe even in the dark. But the best thing about the stay was our hosts. We didn't get to talk to Maria that much but Arturo did everything to make our stay great. He went out of his way to give us lifts, fed us very well, kept us topped up with water and even helped to fix some broken shoes. Arturo is also a fascinating person to talk to, and has a lot of local knowledge. Definitely made our stay in San Ignacio an enlightening experience!

We had a fantastic experience staying with Maria, her husband and their two children. They were very welcoming and we soon felt like part of the family. They have a lovely family home, just a short distance from the town center. They were very helpful in pouting us in the right direction in regards to activities and sights to see. Although we were slightly unlucky with the weather, it was great to learn about Belize and its rich history. Maria's husband is incredibly knowledgable about the history of Belize, Guatemala and Central America. An added bonus was the amazing breakfast provided for us every morning at a time that suited us, as well coffee any time we liked. I would highly recommend anyone to stay with the Matus's!

We had a wonderful time here. The family was incredibly nice and acomodating. They prepared wonderful food for us and were great help, when I had to go to the doctor. I sure hope to be able to visit them again someday.

Arturo was very welcoming. I didn't get to talk much with Maria, Maria (daughter) and José but I always felt comfortable at the Matus house. Everyone is very polite and concerned about you having good tile at their place. It was always good to chat with Arturo and very interesting and enriching. Loved my stay over there and will definitely come back. Thank you guys for everything! Ps: the breakfast is a must! Yeah Fry Jacks!

You couldn't ask for more kind, gracious and helpful hosts. From the moment we arrived they made us feel at home. Delicious food aND Matus even walked us around downtown. Loved the roof top patio!

We LOVED the Lucky Dreamer Lodge and Cristo Rey, the village it sits in. Cheryl & Jeff were the best hosts we've encountered and helped make our trip smooth and relaxing, before and after we arrived. Cheryl was wonderful about answering any questions we had, and Jeff helped make travel to other parts of the country easy by offering transport that was more comfortable and cost less than other options. We highly recommend staying here. The location is breathtaking, nestled in the jungle and along the river. We took the kayak out one day and had a lovely experience. Tours to places like ATM Cave or cave tubing are easy from this location. This was our favorite part of our trip and place in Belize.

Jeff and Cheryl made sure to make our stay in Cristo Rey very smooth and enjoyable. They openly gave us recommendations of places to eat and how to get to different places in the Cayo District. We stayed there without a car and were able to get around with taxis, tours, and hitching a ride with Jeff when he was headed into town. You probably could save a lot of money if you rented a car to get around the Cayo District- especially if you want to see ruins and other sights without a tour guide. The Lucky Dreamer Lodge is beautiful, clean, and in an amazing location right off the Macal River. We enjoyed morning coffee and watching birds on the property. We also kayaked up the river and had a great time exploring the macal, seeing howler monkeys, and taking a swim. Jeff and Cheryl are excellent hosts and will go out of their way to make sure you have a smooth and memorable stay.

Cheryl and Jeff's place was fantastic. Cheryl was quick with a response to all my questions, the guest house was clean and modern. Tucked amongst the trees about 100 yards from the river you can hear all the wildlife around you. Cheryl and Jeff's place is in a good spot to enjoy everything San Ignacio has to offer. We stayed here because it is on the way to Caracol ruins. Great experience and wouldn't hesitate to stay again with them. They are the type of people that makes Airbnb great.

Excellent cabin with great hosts that have plenty of information and enjoy what they do. Hot water with good water pressure. The cabin is nearly brand new and very clean. No a/c, but it wasn't needed the entire time we were there. It was very comfortable with only a fan. Several areas to explore in San Ignacio for a couple of days. Highly recommended!

Jeff and Cheryl were more then amazing hosts. They made us feel extremely comfortable from the moment we arrived in Belize. We had a short stay and they were able to help us experience the best of Belize. The room was clean and comfortable, not to mention the deck seen in the picture right outside your room! It was perfect. Jeff and Cheryl took all means necessary to make sure that we enjoyed our stay. They made us fall in love with Belize as much as they did :)

We were absolutely exhausted after a long trip from Alaska to Belize and Jeff was there at the airport waiting with a smile and cold bottled water in hand to greet us. The time spent with Cheryl and Jeff at their beautiful retreat was like a reunion with long lost friends we didn't realize we had. The company and conversation with a truly generous couple was a delight. They went out of their way to ensure the adventure of a lifetime helping to arrange trips to ancient Mayan ruins, caves and even jungle horseback riding. I would return in a heartbeat!

Jeff and Cheryl were amazing hosts and gave us the best recommendations to make our trip to San Ignacio/Cristo Rey an absolute success. In our first conversation alone, Cheryl saved my husband and I over $100 by recommending the best transportation options to get us to their place from Placencia and to the airport. Not a bad way to start! Jeff and Cheryl also gave us recommendations for the best tour guides for each of the trips that we were interested in taking, and I was blown away by the quality of the people/experiences they recommended. Their advice was worth its weight in gold. The casita was truly lovely with a remarkable view of the forest and river below. In the morning we saw parrots, toucans, hummingbirds, and other beautiful wildlife. It really gave the feel of being in nature. We did arrive in April when the temperatures reach up to 105 degrees F and 75% humidity so the lack of A/C was a bit of a challenge to get used to. That said, most places in the area don't have A/C either, so it's just something to be aware of. Another disadvantage to anywhere in the jungle was the wildlife noises at night. Roosters, howler monkeys, and cicadas did occasionally make sleeping a challenge, but it is just part of living in the area. We really appreciate everything that Cheryl and Jeff did to make our stay truly special.

Cheryl and Jeff make you feel like you (EMAIL HIDDEN)munication with Cheryl before our trip was excellent. She answered all our questions in a timely manner. Jeff picked us up at the airport which was a nice touch, not having to worry about how to get to the house. Jeff stopped in town at a local store so we could pick up some groceries and he even took us to their favorite lunch place so we could eat. The room is private and literally right by the river. You have use of their kayak which, we highly recommend. San Ignacio is a short shuttle ride into town. Great time and would do it again.

My travel copanion, Otilija and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Hector's Airbnb which sits on a small hill and gives a nice view of the town and surrounding mountains. It is just a ten minute walk to the center of San Ignacio. Our room on the second floor was clean, spacious, with its own bathroom and he let us use his large kitchen and dinner table for meals which was a great convenience. Hector and his son were very welcoming and made us feel right at home as if we were family members. He even made us freshly squeezed orange juice in the mornings and let us sample some traditional Mayan dishes that he cooked each day. Hector is a licensed tour guide so hired him to take us on what turned out to be extraordinary adventures tubing at Branch Cave, Jaguar'sPaw, a boat tour of Barton Creek, and a fabulous tour ofhis private farm where we traipsed through the jungle to see howler monkeys, were introduced to medicinal plants and fruits, and ended the evening with dinner outside cooked on an openfire. If you're looking for a real cultural,adventured filled experience with fun, laughter, and learning, I highly recommend Hector's place!!

What to say about Hector... He has a heart the size of this world! He received us with a plate of mole and warmed up tortillas for us! Next morning he made a super healthy smoothie, followed by more smoothies and great laughter! His place has great views and is super beautiful! Thank you so much! We wish you all the luck with your projects and wishing health and happenings to your granddaughter! Thanks, Suellen and David

Hector and his family were incredibly hospitable and even made us breakfast our first morning! Great place to fully immerse yourself in Belizean culture. They had great suggestions of places to eat and explore.

Hector was one of the best Airbnb host we have ever had! He is so kind and always there to answer our questions. Every morning he gave us fresh fruits and at times even made meals for us! His house is extremely clean and the bedroom we stayed in was really big with AC and cable TV as well as a pricey bathroom. If I am ever in Cayo Belize I would only stay in Hector's place!

Hector and his family are fantastic. They are friendly and make you feel at home the moment you walk in the door. The house is a 5-10 minute walk to the center of San Ignacio where there are lots of places to have a meal. There are tons of activities in the surrounding area and Hector and co. are more than willing to help you plan when asked. While we were there we did Cahal Pech, ATM Cave, Xunantunich, Barton Creek Cave, and Big Rock Falls. The accommodations were as expected - big room, A/C, hot shower, and clean sheets.

Where do I begin? Hector is an incredible host! He is a genuine people person and it really shows in the way he treats his guests. We were really enjoying his place for the two nights before we met him - his room is comfortable, clean, beautiful and has a really nice view. Then when we met Hector we were blown away. He took us to his fruit farm, had us chase monkeys through the jungle and shared so much with us about Belize and himself. I would (and already have) recommend Hector to anyone. Can't wait to come back to Belize and visit Hector again.

Hector and his family were fabulous hosts and we would highly recommend staying with them! The house is beautiful, one of the nicest in the city and in a great location. It is easy to get to whether you are taking a private taxi from the airport or by public bus. Our room was spacious, super clean and we felt very safe. So many great things to explore in San Ignacio, I wish we could have stayed longer. Hector cooked us breakfast and shared his knowledge of the area. He set us up with a friend for an awesome day of touring the ATM cave! Highly recommend spending a day to do that. The ruins nearby are also really cool to see. Hector is super involved and well known in the community. He's such an interesting and generous host, anyone would be lucky to stay with him!

My husband and I simply adored Hector and his son. They were true gentleman - kind, genuine, welcoming, and humorous. From the moment we entered his lively home we felt more like old friends than strangers. Hector made us pineapple Chaya smoothies and a very tasty breakfast of Mayan tamales, veggies and Mayan potatoes. He also drove us around town to the market and up to Cahal Pech. We opted to have him take us on a tour to Tikal as well. You can't go wrong with Hector as your tour guide. He knows and loves his country and is proud and knowledgeable. You can't go wrong. We were fortunate to get to know his done as well who is equably friendly and welcoming. You won't be disappointed.

Gumbo Limbo Jungle resort was the most amazing getaway we could have imagined. There were 6 of us (including 1 teen) and the villa /hut accommodated up perfectly. The creativity of the dining area and hang out space are influenced based on travel experiences in Africa and are perfect for this jungle oasis! Steve and his father Mike are wonderful hosts and we're definitely going to be back!

Gumbo Limbo was a perfect resting spot for our group of five. The atmosphere with a spectacular ridge line view of the jungle was amazing. The grounds are well thought out and modern bungalows with floor to ceiling windows allowed you to still be connected to nature in the room.

Emelda nous a très bien réçu ! Sympathique sans s'imposer ! :)

Highly recommended. Clean, fan cooled room, colorful shared balcony with outside kitchen access. Emelda is a friendly hostess and gave us great recommendations for wonderful, authentic Belizean food. Great!

We had a fabulous 3 night stay, the room was exactly as described. Clean and spacious with a very large comfortable bed and air conditioning. The veranda area was great to be able to sit and relax and enjoy meeting other guests and the kitchen available has all you need for preparing your own food and a large fridge available too. Close to everything you need in San Ignacio, just off the beaten track so feels very peaceful in the evenings. Emelda was a great host, she made recommendations for places to eat and made us feel very welcome.

The listing description was fine the room was medium size but certainly large enough to enjoy. The location is perfect, just a few blocks from the bus station but far enough away from the center of town and its noise. Several great restaurants in easy walking distance. The common area and kitchen was great.

We loved Tia Maria Guesthouse! And Emelda was great, as well as other staff. Quiet area, but close and convienent to Saturday market, great restaurants, shops, and places to make tour arrangements. Everything is within walking distance. Communal kitchen is a plus to store refrigerated items, make coffee, cook or warm food. Room was very clean, comfortable, and a great price. Fans in room were adequate some of the time, but we opted for air-conditioning part of day into evening. Emelda is a wealth of information and a joy to talk with. We would stay here again and recommend it to friends and family.

I cannot say enough about Emelda, our hostess at Tia Maria. She is so sweet, friendly, and helpful. She was timely in responding to my e-mails and very willing to help by answering questions and giving suggestions when I was trying to decide on our itinerary for our stay in San Ignacio. If you are looking for a resort type hotel with a swimming pool, air conditioning, nice landscaped grounds, and maybe a restaurant on the grounds, the hotel Tia Maria may not be what you want. But if you are looking for a clean place with comfortable beds, in a neighborhood so it’s relatively quiet (some barking dogs periodically, it’s a neighborhood after all), that is an easy walk from the main bus drop off and downtime (where you have stores, restaurants, tour sales offices, and where there is a lot of local color and culture) AND IS REASONABLY PRICED (some of the resort prices were 5 to 10 times more expensive), then I would RECOMMEND, Hotel Tia Maria. As the van for the tour we signed up for drove by picking up other tourist at some of the resort hotels where they were staying, what I noticed is they all seem to be far away from the downtown and you either had a huge uphill walk to get to the resort from downtown or had to take a Taxi back and forth from downtown. And I thought I’ll bet staying that far out of town reduces your opportunity to get a taste of San Ignacio. But everyone is different on what they want out of their vacation. For us Tia Maria fit our bill (figuratively and actually). The hotel building is well maintained. There is a little mall on the ground level and the hotel is above. It has a separate entrance for the stairs to get to the hotel that is locked at night (don’t worry she gives you a key in case you stay out late). There is a large communal veranda from which you can do some people watching (not a lot of people to watch, however), converse with other guests or Emelda if they are out there (it was a good place to get restaurant recommendations from other guests), or just relax in the comfortable hammock or chairs to catch the breeze. There is a communal kitchen at one end of the veranda that has almost everything you need to fix a nice meal or two (further making your vacation more reasonably priced). We usually had a leisurely breakfast at the hotel before we started our day. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Tia Maria Hotel.

I loved my stay at tia maria! Walking distance from all the excitement in town. Everyday our room was refreshed by the gracious staff. They let us store our drinks and food in the community fridge. The room, bed, and shower was much larger than I expected! Don't wasted your money on an over priced lodge, this place has it all. Pops is two blocks away, inexpensive and delicious breakfast and head to ervas from dinner, again two blocks away and fill with stuff knowledge staff that can tell you anything you want about the area.

The guesthouse is located just a block away from the center of town so we were walking distance from everything. Shops, tour pick ups, restaurants, market- everything. Since it is a block away is it also quiet which is a plus! The room was very clean and the room service was excellent each day. We didn't take advantage of the common kitchen but it looked clean too. Staff was very friendly!