Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Hospital & US Embassy
Emporium
Plaza
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BELMOPAN
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N G R O A D
Belize House
(Governor
General's
Residence)
Mexican
Embassy
Belize
Bank
Super-
market
British High
Commission
(Embassy)
Foreign
Ministry
National Assembly
2
3
Scotia
Bank
4
1
Archives
Department
Banks
Ministry Of
Natural Resources
Belmopan
City Hall
Isidoro
Beaton
Stadium
Super-
market
2
Market
Stalls
Shopping
Centre
Bus Terminal
Police
Gov't Offices
& immigration
School
3
Fire
Station
P R I C E
Gov't Offices
(Institute of
Archeology)
Methodist
Church
NICH
Headquarters
N G R O A D
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George Price
Center
A R I A S
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Water
To we r
Belmopan
Comprehensive
School
N G E W A L
N Y
Z E S T
M A Y F
L O W E R S T
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A P O D I L L A S T
C A Y O S T
University of Belize
Campus
ACCOMMODATION
Bull Frog Inn
El Rey Hotel
Hibiscus Hotel
KenMar's Bed and Breakfast
C R E
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4
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EATING AND DRINKING
Caladium
Corkers
Pasquale's
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A R G U S T A S T
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Adventures
(
T
600 3116,
W
mayaguide.bz),
run by father/
son team Marcos and Francis Cucul, offer single- and
multi-day tours include jungle treks, caving, Maya ruins and
kayaking expeditions on the Macal and Caves Branch rivers.
ACCOMMODATION
While Belmopan's scattering of relatively inexpensive
hotels
can make good bases for exploring the Cayo district,
especially for travellers who have their own transport, there's more interesting accommodation to be had in the
rainforest
lodges
nearby, while the livelier and more affordable town of San Ignacio is just an hour away.
T
822 0118,
W
kenmar.bz.
Family-run B&B just behind
the landmark
Bull Frog
, offering ten bright a/c rooms, some
with balcony and/or kitchenette, with shared living room
and wo
rk space, and tropical breakfasts. Transfers available.
US$85
CENTRAL BELMOPAN
Bull Frog Inn
25 Half Moon Ave
T
822 2111,
W
bullfroginn.com.
This two-storey hotel/restaurant on
the central ring road has 25 a/c, en-suite balconied rooms,
each with one double and o
ne sing
le bed. Late-opening
bar, and wi-fi in public areas.
US$85
El Rey Hotel
23 Moho St
T
822 3438,
W
elreyhotel
.com.
Unassuming residential-district home turned
“budget boutique” hotel, courtesy of its exceptionally
helpful English owners. All rooms are en suite; the cheapest
have ceiling fans, while fancier options, spectacularly
updated with vivid murals, have a/c. All
meals a
vailable; be
sure to try the home-made cheesecake.
US$41
Hibiscus Hotel
Melhado Parade, off Constitution Drive
T
822 0400,
W
hibiscusbelize.com.
Very central, British-
owned hotel with simple a/c motel-style rooms and
adjoining restaurant. Profits support bird conservation. You
can't check
in on a
Sunday, but guests already registered
can stay on.
US$55
KenMar's Bed and Breakfast
22-24 Half Moon Ave
LODGES NEAR BELMOPAN
Banana Bank Lodge
Mile 47, George Price Hwy
T
832 2020,
W
bananabank.com.
Family-run lodge on
a 4000-acre cattle ranch, which has its own stable of over
ninety horses and specializes in horseback adventures;
see the website for details of all-inclusive packages.
Accommodation comprises three budget chalet rooms that
sleep up to six; five impressive high-roofed
cabañas
with
two bedrooms, each with two beds, fan and private bath;
and nine a/c rooms and suites in the original lodge, some
with private balconies and kitchenettes. All are individually
decorated by top Belizean-American artist and owner
Carolyn Carr. Rates include breakfast; tasty, home-cooked
lunches and dinners are served family-style. The property
