Chaa Creek Introduces A New, Affordable Family Adventure In The Jungles Of Belize
While The Lodge at Chaa Creek has earned a worldwide reputation for its "Casual Luxury," the Macal River Camp, the popular Belizean eco-resort's fully serviced, budget jungle hideaway, remains relatively unknown. However, as a complete Belize vacation combining luxury and rustic adventure, the Lodge and Camp can offer the vacation experience of a lifetime.
SAN IGNACIO, Belize, March 5, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- By combining a bit of Glamping with casual luxury, travellers can enjoy an authentic Belizean wilderness adventure without sacrificing comfort or breaking the bank, according to The Lodge at Chaa Creek.
"The Macal River Camp is another one of those unique Belizean experiences that always has people asking, 'why haven't I heard about this before?'" marketing administrator, Roberto Harrison said. "We've never seriously marketed the Camp, even though it's been accommodating travellers for years and has been a home base for naturalists, birders, students and other groups. It's also the setting for events like the annual the Eco-Kids environmental summer camp."
"Now, as part of our 'Connected Vacations' collection for 2019, we're encouraging people to get to know Belize's fascinating wilderness areas, and the Camp is a great way to enjoy a true Belizean jungle experience in comfort and security," Mr. Harrison said.
Chaa Creek's Macal River Camp consists of ten "casitas" – Spanish for "little houses," with a large airy thatched-roofed dining and common area, served by a nearby kitchen and well-stocked pantry. Amenities include environmentally friendly showers and bathrooms, a large campfire ring, and a canoe landing.
The recently refurbished casitas contain single and double beds, and in total can sleep 52 guests. Each casita is supplied with fresh linens and towels, and in keeping with the rustic ambience, lighting comes from the warm glow of kerosene lamps lit every night by the Camp hosts, the Juarez family.
"With Francelia Juarez's famously delicious cooking, and her husband Docio and son Ariel looking after maintenance, security and sometimes sharing stories and a bit local history around the fire, the Camp is definitely a family affair. It's a perfect example of Belizean bush hospitality," Mr. Harrison said.
He added that Camp guests have complete access to all Chaa Creek amenities and attractions.
"It's a great way for families, couples and groups to share an adventure while saving on accommodation, and without sacrificing any of the comforts and amenities the Lodge is known for. A pleasant fifteen-minute scenic stroll takes you back to the Lodge and swimming and lounging around the infinity pool, with dining at the Mariposa Restaurant and Jungle Lodge. Parents can enjoy the internationally acclaimed Hilltop Spa while kids and teens make use of the free Wi-Fi," Mr. Harrison said. "And with the onsite Belize Natural History Museum, the Butterfly Farm with its spectacular giant Blue Morpho butterflies, and activities such as horseback riding through Chaa Creek's 400-acre private nature reserve, canoeing and tubing down the Macal River and more, no one ever gets bored."
"Another advantage is the ease with which Camp guests can book tours, village visits, cultural expeditions, including ancient Maya temple exploration and other excursions," Mr. Harrison said. "Chaa Creek offers Belize's most extensive menu of tours, and Chaa Creek Expeditions is there to take anyone, from individuals to groups, anywhere in Belize in air-conditioned comfort."
Mr. Harrison said some visitors choose to split their stay between the Camp and a choice from Chaa Creek's wide range of accommodations.
"You can go from a few days and nights in the jungle around the campfire to lovely cottage-style rooms, or a suite or villa... all the way up to the luxurious Ix Chel Rainforest Villas with private Jacuzzi, plunge pool and a personal butler. I don't know anywhere else you can disconnect from modern life and be so immersed in pristine nature, and then be back in the lap of luxury after a fifteen minute walk. It's the very definition of the best of both worlds," Mr. Harrison said. "Stays at the Macal River Camp can be booked through travel agents, by contacting Chaa Creek directly, or through the Macal River Camp website."
The Lodge at Chaa Creek is a multi-award winning eco-resort set within a 400-acre private nature reserve along the banks of the Macal River in Belize. It was recognised by National Geographic with first place honours at the 2017 World Legacy Awards held in Berlin.
SOURCE The Lodge at Chaa Creek
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