Cristo Rey, Cristo Rey, Cayo District, Cristo Rey, Cayo District

100021303336 - Award Winning Jungle Lodge - An Amazing Jungle Resort, nature-based, in the heart of the Belizean Jungle. Guests can canoe, kayak or tube the Majestic Macal River, climb atop ancient Mayan Ruins, wade through the Mayan underworlds, or hike the onsite jungle trails!These hands-on experiences, paired with mouth watering cuisine will lead to an unforgettable Belize experience.What makes this particular resort unique is its location on the Macal River and its views of the river. Starting at one end of the property is the "Big Eddie", a 40 to 50 feet deep area of water that was very important to the loggers back in the 1800s. The Eddie appears on maps and is surrounded by a 200-foot cliff. Further upriver, the Macal straightens out for nearly ¾ of a mile. The Dining Room sits on a point that overlooks the straight portion of the river. That view from the Dining Room is their signature photo!There are also numerous accesses to the river, all made very easy to navigate with easy switchbacks and paved walkways with steps and railings.The entire resort is pretty much self-sufficient. Generating their own electricity and water as well as having their own ecofriendly vegetable garden that supplies most of the vegetables for the kitchen.The neighbouring farm provides the resort with pork products, lamb and goats both for milking, cheese making and meat. The kitchen also makes fresh breads daily, ice cream and many other items.Not to be outdone, they also make our their own soaps and scrubs for guest rooms.* 73 Acres of lush Tropical Rain Forest* 10 miles of hiking trails.* 1,712 feet of river frontage with access for swimming, paddle boarding, canoeing and tubing.* Solar being a 100% OFF GRID since June 2023( Many travelers want to travel responsibly and prefer to stay in hotels and resorts that make an effort to be eco-friendly and green.) - sustainability is second nature to this Lodge.*104 solar panels, 20 x 4.5 kw batteries and an impressive new power room providing the entire operation with sufficient green power day and night.* Back-up butane generator for those "less than sunny" days.* All water is sourced through a 180 ft well with pump and 3 storage tanks and very efficient water treatment system, which provides delicious, fresh, safe drinkable water.*There is also, for those guests who are still slightly nervous to use natural water, 2 water coolers with purified Crystal water.* Two communication towers serve as a transmitter and receiver for telephone and internet systems* Excellent fiber optic wifi throughout the property and in guest rooms* Communication transmitter room* La Ranita Dining Room, a 40x40 open air dining area with seating by the fireplace, overlooking the Macal River.* 1000 sq. ft kitchen with vaulted ceilings, stoves, fridges, freezers and all cooking equipment* The Palapa Bar, a small exclusive bar overlooking the Majestic Macal River, includes all equipment.* Private sitting areas with lounge chairs and outdoor furniture overlooking the river* Romantic or private dinner palapa* Yoga Deck overlooking the river, also used for weddings, birding seminars, etc,* A total of 15 guests suites as described below:* 5 studio suites with king size beds, fireplaces, private patios and an amazing view of the river.* 5 one-bedroom suites with king size beds, fireplaces, private patios and an amazing view of the river.* 1 two-bedroom suite with king bed in the master bedroom, twin beds in the second bedroom (can be switched to queen if needed), two bathrooms, fireplace, oversized patio and an amazing view of the river.* 4 Cloud9 suites with king beds, fireplaces, oversized patio with private splash pool and outdoor shower and an amazing view of the river.* All rooms are equipped with on-demand, butane hot water heaters.* All rooms have concrete floors with tiles, masonry wall system, 1" T&G exotic wood ceilings covered with an underlayment and Mexican roofing tiles.* Extra 8 queen and 7 twin size mattresses.*