Chan Chich Lodge

Absolutely amazing! I felt relaxed and immersed in nature. We got to see spider monkeys, toucans, humming birds, deers and wild turkeys roaming freely. The farm tour was exceptional! All meals had over the course of the 3 days were fantastic too!

My husband and I stayed at ChanChich for 3 nights at the end of April with our 3 adult children ages from 18-25yrs. Was brilliant in every way! The accommodation was authentic and comfortable and it was magical to stay in the jungle surrounded by all the sights and sounds. The guides Ruben and Marcos were incredible for all our activities - Ruben knew everything on the walking tour and night tour and we had 2 fun afternoons at the Lake with Marcos with turkeys chasing the jeep & time spent swimming/chatting/laughing. Shout out also to Sean in the restaurant - he was always happy & chatty and the drivers and reception staff who were so helpful when I left and i forgot my bag!! Highlight was the tour of the farm (endless patience from everyone with my daughter on horseback!), the food, the ambience and the uniqueness of it all. Would recommend to anyone! Retrospectively wished we had booked rooms with aircon but it was still manageable and the rooms were lovely! Thank you for a fabulous stay.

I stayed one night at Chan Chich Lodge and was really impressed with the level of comfort and finish throughout. The lodges feel genuinely luxurious, spacious, well-designed, and very well maintained, and the main facilities, including the pool and dining area, were just as polished. Everything felt high quality without being overdone. A big highlight was the manager, Mr. Coh, who was professional, courteous, and made sure everything ran smoothly from start to finish. Even in a short stay, it felt like a premium experience and I’d definitely recommend it.

The Chan Chich experience is incredible unique and memorable enough that ~25 years after I was able to spend a single night there as a student, I brought my family back with me to have a chance to experience it themselves. Picture a nice lodge with stellar staff and talented chef, then drop it in the middle of nowhere. My kids' eyes kept getting wider and wider as we flew in on a tiny plane to Gallon Jug and took the UTV from the air strip to the lodge. The Chan Chich team was so patient with my many questions in advance of the trip and helped book anything and everything we needed to make for a great vacation, including flights, rides and tours. Our villa came with a golf cart, so we were able to venture out further than we would have been able to go on foot and see even more flora and fauna. The day trip to Tikal was absolutely amazing.

We just returned from an amazing stay at Chan Chich Lodge. We were looking for a safe, comfortable lodge where we had a chance to see the incredible wildlife of Belize. Chan Chich exceeded in every aspect. The lodge, staff, guides, accommodations, and food were all exceptional. Our great experience began even before we arrived. Maria and Abdiel at reception were super helpful in corresponding while planning our trip, welcoming and orienting us to the lodge, and assisting us with anything we needed during our stay. Within moments of getting picked up from our flight at Gallon Jug we realized we were in a special place. On the drive from the airstrip our driver Manuel spotted a jaguar at a bend in the road ahead of us! Even though it was a little far and we only had a short time before the jaguar went into the jungle, it was such an amazing and memorable sighting. We stayed in the 2 bedroom villa which was perfect for our family. The villa was beautiful, very clean, and had everything we needed. Furthermore, the housekeeping staff was very polite and hard working. From the food to the service, our dining experience was superb. We ate 3 meals a day during our stay and thoroughly enjoyed them all, especially the Belizean dishes. Their farm to table tradition ensured fresh, thoughtful, and delicious meals every time, right down to their tasty house made hot sauces. Our servers Amiel and Filipe were super friendly, and the service was fantastic. Amiel is also in charge of the trail cameras and we very much enjoyed his presentation on the jaguars and other animals filmed on the property. He additionally gave us great advice on trails to hike within the grounds. Speaking of animals. Wow. The wildlife was one of the reasons we came to Chan Chich and it did not disappoint. Thanks to the skill and sharp eyes of our guides and drivers—Marcos, Luis, Ruben, and others—we saw so many wonderful animals including some bucket list ones. During our walks and drives (both day and night) we saw an ocelot, kinkajou, puma, scorpion, and countless spectacular birds including the potoo, owls, red-legged honeycreeper, several different types of parrots and many more. We realize how lucky we were to especially see the cats as that is far from a guarantee, but even without those sightings it was still so special. We appreciate the friendliness, professionalism, and hard work of everyone at Chan Chich who make it such an incredible place. Our stay went by so fast and we will definitely plan to return to Chan Chich soon.