Way To Go Tours - Belize

Jaguar Paw Resort

Rating: 3 star

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Region: Cayo District

Jaguar Paw is full of surprises. It suddenly appears like a mirage among the fan palms and tropical flowers at the bottom of a steep, rocky road. The architectural motif of the main building and its satellites is Mayan, of course. But would you expect a spectacular dining room and bar with 25 foot ceilings and a water wall waiting there for you in the middle of the jungle? How about a pristine swimming pool awaiting the moonlight swimmer? On the 200-acres of Jaguar Paw are the mouths of three awesome caves with vestiges of their use by Maya Ancestors. With guests in boats or wearing inner tubes experienced guides lead the way through the labyrinth of waterways connecting the caves. But without getting their feet wet guests aided by a knowledgeable guide can stalk the jungle paths for signs of wild animals, to spot some of the more than 500 species of birds, to recognize the medicinal herbs, and to hear about the jungle ghosts from the Belizean Bushmen who believe in them. And, not far in either direction from the resort are ancient ruins awaiting exploration. If you have just checked in and wish to acclimate yourself to the facility, a hundred yard walk on the road you just came in on will take you to the Caves Branch River and the mouth of one of the smaller caves. Don't be afraid of the dark, at night the cave is subtly illuminated providing a romantic setting for a late night dip. A ten minute walk past the pool will lead you to one of the largest and most spectacular caves in Belize. The property also has nine miles of trails varying in degrees of difficulty, so please consult with the front desk before exploring these on your own.