Parrot Nest is so peaceful, calm, and exactly the perfect first place for me to stay in Belize. A 15 min taxi ride out of San Ignacio, it’s the perfect spot to have a rustic riverside homey experience. The nightly meals with the other guests are plentiful and fun (they will cater to your dietary restrictions, which is very thoughtful), and there are beers and soft drinks in the fridge for purchase.
Theo will help book you a tour or taxi to any of the fun attractions around the Cayo area, and she and Marcus have a wealth of knowledge about getting around and what’s worth spending your precious time and money doing.
There is a little cantina that can be a little loud with the music around the holiday times, but a little rain on the roof or earplugs will drown them out pretty easily. And to wake up to birds chirping, laze in a hammock, grab some tea, go down to the river, I have to say, Parrot Nest is pretty great.