I was expecting great service from Chan Chich because of everything I have heard and their recent award by Conde Nast for Best Jungle Lodge in Central American & Mexico but was blown away by how professional and generous they were with our recent need to reschedule our vacation. It is so refreshing to be treating so wonderfully - we cannot wait for our visit!

Last year we visited Chan Chich and fell in love with the place, the people, the food, and of course, the birds and animals. We could not wait to return and in early Feb. we did. While the October hurricane caused some damage to the jungle, the monkeys, and the birds all seem to be adapting and coming back. It did not diminish our enjoyment. This year we took a half day trip to Gallon Jug farm ( where lots of the fresh food for the lodge is grown) and saw many new birds there. Everyone is just so friendly and helpful and we saw some of the same staff from last year. Not a single insect bite the whole time. Imagine sitting on the deck of your cabana and having at least four different types of hummingbirds flying within inches of you and the howlers and spider monkeys overhead. The quiet is amazing. Within two days of returning home we have signed up for 2012 and our third visit. Highly recommend this lodge.

This is a marvellous lodge, far from the madding crowd.
The accommodation is lovely and you get that 'deep in the rainforest feeling'
Despite it's remoteness, the food is outstanding and the staff very friendly.

There are several walks you can go on without the need for for a guide. However, if you are an unexperienced bird / wildlife spotter like us, you will miss a far amount.

A hurricane last October caused a fair amount of destruction to trees and as a result, the bird and animal life was disappointing. Very few Parrots, Toucons or other large birds to be seen.
We did not really expect to see a Jaguar and didn't. The only other creature of note seen was a Kinkadue and that was with experienced guides.

The pool, although a little on the cool side for me is superb.

If we went back to Belize would be go to Chan Chich again? YES YES YES.

Our family, three couples, went to Chan Chich for three days and three nights, and we had a really wonderful time. I have been on many different types of vacations, and we all found Chan Chich to be very unique and special. The lodge is located within a rainforest preserve on ancient mayan grounds, and its a really stunning area. You feel completely removed from it all. And near the lodge is an incredible farm with rolling hills filled with horses, cows and deer that come to graze. It looks like paradise. When we first got there I was a little worried it might be too quiet and too relaxed, but soon found that there were more activities and more things we wanted to do then we had time for. We went canoeing on a nearby lake near sunset and we were all in awe of how peaceful and beautiful the area is. We also went horseback riding around the farms orchards, went for guided walks through the rainforest tracking down monkeys, and birds and all kinds of animals, and a night time drive. The staff were genuinely warm and friendly. They all seemed to enjoy being a part of the lodge and in a tight community. The food was delicious, the rooms were perfectly decorated, and the hot tub at night under the stars is not to be missed, I can't say enough about this place. Thanks Chan Chich for a great vacation.