Black Rock Lodge
7/3/2009 – 7/5/2009
Nestled in lush rainforests on the banks of the Macal River, Black Rock Lodge offers a truly remote location to enjoy the subtropical flora and fauna that Belize has to offer. We chose this relaxing spot as a final stop before entering Guatemala. Black Rock offers numerous trips to the ruins and attractions of the western Belize and northeastern Guatemala but our goal here was to enjoy the onsite trials, river, and bird life. Accommodations are simultaneously modern and rustic and subject to the forces of nature. Each individual cabin carries a notice that the staff should be contacted to remove “unwanted animal visitors” from the cabanas. Our most exciting guest was a toad, which I handily discovered when trying to put on my sneaker in preparation for a day hike.
Toad!
The trail network on the premises leads to waterfalls, caves, and summit views. Although not too extensive, it provides access to more than enough area to explore in a two-night stay. Because of the remote nature of the Lodge, all meals are available on-site though not included in the room rates. The dining area is open air under a thatched roof with beautiful views of the surrounding canyon and Macal River below. We often found ourselves relaxing on the deck of this common area combing the opposing canyon walls for toucans with our binoculars and the lodge’s telescope. A comprehensive array of field guides is available, covering everything from birds to butterflies, so this was an excellent opportunity to update all of our species lists before leaving Belize.
The deck at Black Rock Lodge
The Macal River Valley
Nestled in lush rainforests on the banks of the Macal River, Black Rock Lodge offers a truly remote location to enjoy the subtropical flora and fauna that Belize has to offer. We chose this relaxing spot as a final stop before entering Guatemala. Black Rock offers numerous trips to the ruins and attractions of the western Belize and northeastern Guatemala but our goal here was to enjoy the onsite trials, river, and bird life. Accommodations are simultaneously modern and rustic and subject to the forces of nature. Each individual cabin carries a notice that the staff should be contacted to remove “unwanted animal visitors” from the cabanas. Our most exciting guest was a toad, which I handily discovered when trying to put on my sneaker in preparation for a day hike.
Toad!
The trail network on the premises leads to waterfalls, caves, and summit views. Although not too extensive, it provides access to more than enough area to explore in a two-night stay. Because of the remote nature of the Lodge, all meals are available on-site though not included in the room rates. The dining area is open air under a thatched roof with beautiful views of the surrounding canyon and Macal River below. We often found ourselves relaxing on the deck of this common area combing the opposing canyon walls for toucans with our binoculars and the lodge’s telescope. A comprehensive array of field guides is available, covering everything from birds to butterflies, so this was an excellent opportunity to update all of our species lists before leaving Belize.
The deck at Black Rock Lodge
The Macal River Valley
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