
The Lodge at Big Falls Toledo District Belize
The Lodge at Big Falls is situated close to Punta Gorda, on the banks of the Rio Grande river, in Belize's southern Toledo District.
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Toledo is blessed with a multitude of natural attractions, including caves, sinkholes, and waterfalls strewn throughout the rainforest. Jungle-covered ruins still exist as if just discovered. Five major protected areas have been declared wildlife reserves. These natural treasures abound with wildlife and over 2000 species of flowering plants. The Sapodilla Cayes offer great snorkeling, swimming, kayaking and diving. Some of the best fly-fishing in the country is done in the nearby rivers.
While the rugged terrain of Toledo provides a challenge for the adventurous, it is the people of Toledo which softens nature’s rough edges. At least five distinct ethnic groups have settled in Southern Belize, the Mopan and Kekchi Maya, Garifuna, Kriol, East Indians, and Chinese.
The earliest known inhabitants of southern Belize were the ancient Maya. Great Maya cities and ceremonial centers grew and flourished throughout the region. Uxbenka ("The Old Place"), is one of the oldest settlements known, perched on a hill outside of Santa Cruz village. Nim Li Punit ("Big Hat"), wasn't discovered till the 1970's and is known for its variety and number of stele. And Lubaantun ("Place of the Fallen Stones") is thought to have been the regional capital, acting as the religious, administrative, political and commercial center of the region.
While the town of Punta Gorda consists of many cultures, 64% of the population in the Toledo District is made up of the Mopan and Kekchi Mayas living in over 30 different villages. Come experience a touch of their rich heritage. English is spoken as their second language, and visitors can communicate clearly with the people for a genuine cultural exchange.
Punta Gorda, known locally as P.G., is the southernmost town in Belize and the capital of the Toledo District. Maya Island Air and Tropic Air both have several flights daily in and out of Punta Gorda. The journey from Belize City to Punta Gorda usually includes a brief stop-over in Placencia and Dangriga and takes about 1 hour.
With its cool sea breezes and friendly people, Punta Gorda is a pleasant and interesting town. The pace of life is slow and easy-going. Traffic is minimal on the streets. People hang out on street corners chatting, while school children play chase in the school yards. The town springs to life on holidays and market days-Saturday and Wednesday mornings- when the villagers and Guatemalans from across the border pour in to buy and sell hand-crafted produce and simple household goods around the clock tower.
The Lodge at Big Falls aims to offer an unforgettable vacation experience which conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people. The goal at the Lodge is to build a profitable and sustainable tourism enterprise by offering an unforgettable adventure based on mutual respect for cultures and the individual and offer tours and activities which allow our guests to develop their appreciation, understanding and knowledge of the reef and rainforest ecology and local history and culture of Belize.
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Tour includes: Private transportation, entrance fees, English speaking tour guide & lunch
The Lodge at Big Falls is situated close to Punta Gorda, on the banks of the Rio Grande river, in Belize's southern Toledo District.
Nestled between unspoiled rainforest and the banks of the Moho River, Cotton Tree Lodge offers a tranquil retreat on 100 private acres in the undiscovered Toledo District.
Perched in the verdant hills above the Caribbean coast of southern Belize, the lodge is a self-contained sanctuary from the everyday world.
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