Casa Gala did not disappoint. As many reviews note it is located in an extremely remote part of Benque Viejo Del Carmen (“Benque”) down a very rough 10 mile long dirt road (4 wd is recommended). However, this is what makes it so amazing. We went horseback riding twice, did the waterfall boat tour, toured Xunatunich and Cahal Pech, and did the Che Chem Xa Cave tour all arranged through Roberto who lives in a separate house in the Better in Belize community. To top off those amazing adventures and experiences one afternoon while sitting on the deck looking out at the beautiful mountain scenery we got to watch, photograph and video a family of 5 adult and 2 baby howler monkeys on the limbs of trees only 30-40 feet from our deck railing while they played and ate. A true once in a lifetime experience. Too many people come to Belize just to go to the beach and stay on the coast and don’t set aside time to stay in the western part of Belize. Don’t shortchange yourself or your vacation, set aside 3-5 days to experience the true Belize in Benque and San Ignacio. You will not regret it.