Girlfriend and I wanted a tropical getaway for the holidays. Every year, we travel somewhere outside the USA neither of us have been. This year, we picked Belize. The first half of our trip we wanted a jungle / excursion / activity filled time. Virginia's property immediately caught our eye as it had all the essentials. Villa Cayo #3 was immaculate. Here are our thoughts...
---LOCATION:
Virginia's property is situated 10-15 minutes outside of town via a combination of paved and dirt road. Villa Cayo is on top of a hill with a 360 degree view of San Ignacio and Santa Elena. Twin Towns. Words can't describe its beauty. Quiet, peaceful, clean air, plenty of privacy. Taxi is $10 USD and can take 15-25 minutes. Some janky taxis have to go slow. But conversation with the locals is fun and they are nice people. If you have an SUV you can get to town quick.
The pictures of the villas are accurate. Plenty of room, comfortable bed, all the cups / bowls / cooking stuff / coffee etc. Bathroom is nice, naturally lighted shower. AC works great. TV, fridge, filtered water spigot. There is a phone for local calling. Virginia includes a laminated menu with all the best local taxi, tour company, restaurants. Very convenient. The windows are heavily tinted so during the day time, you cannot see in. At night, there are drapes for complete privacy.
---TOURS
Link up with Sergio Paiz at Explore Inland Tours. Josh, Ian (ATM caves), Josiah... all top notch.
ATM caves, Cave tubing zip lining, Xuanantunich and Cahal Pech.
All reasonably priced. All fabulous. ATM caves is an experience you cannot get anywhere else in the WORLD. Untouched artifacts accessible by swimming and maneuvering through tight spaces. No cameras of any kind. 3 hour tour there and back in the cave.
---TOWN:
Good restaurants. Check out the local suggestions. Town is safe. You may think parts "look" sketchy, but it was all safe. Fun to walk around, and middle of town has activities and vendors etc.
All in all we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Villa Cayo. Good value. Nice place to come "back" to at the end of an adventurous day / night.
Virginia's husband was great to talk to. Their dogs are cute and lots of fun.
Thanks so much! We'd for sure stay again.
Rob and Andrea