This family-run lodge offers a health spa, an eco-friendly swimming pool and unique accommodation with private verandas and jungle views It is set next to the Macal River, in a private rainforest reserve Each palm-thatched cottage at The Lodge at ChaaCreek offers elegant decor, with handmade furniture and local artwork All cottages have free Wi-Fi and a private bathroom The rainforest reserve includes a butterfly farm and a series of walking and horse riding trails You can enjoy guided tours or canoeing trips and spot wild parrots and hummingbirds The Lodge at ChaaCreeks restaurant serves a fusion of modern international cuisine and traditional Central American dishes All ingredients are locally sourced, and most are grown on the on-site organic farm The Lodge is located just outside San Ignacio, in the Maya Mountains The border with Guatemala is a short drive away, while Belize City is around 150 km away