I am so glad we didn't stay in San Ignacio. Cohune Palms is very close to town and perfectly placed on the pristine, blue-green Mopan River. You have your own private jungle garden setting and can hear toucans and howler monkeys in the huge trees lining the river. Don't skip the outdoor dining room and Melanie's amazing cooking, especially if she makes "sere," a Garifuna specialty. There's a fabulous rope swing from the lower deck and we spent many hours there bird-watching, swimming, and drinking Belikins. The co-owner, Mike, even set us up with a quick tubing trip from the bridge to our deck, such an easy, fun, and FREE excursion to end a day of exploring Cayo. Agouti Cabana was cozy with comfortable beds and there are enticing hammocks everywhere. We also loved prowling around the grounds: my son collected coconuts and cohune nuts and we snacked on those. MAGICAL EXPERIENCE.