Francis Ford Coppola purchased Blancanceaux Lodge in 1980 as a family vacation getaway in the middle of the lush Belize jungle. These days, it's an exclusive luxury resort.
EXPERIENCE
"When I first visited Belize, I was searching for the same jungle paradise I'd enjoyed while shooting Apocalypse Now ... I found it tucked in the Maya Mountains." Though Francis Ford Coppola said this about Blancaneaux Lodge, his holiday home converted into a luxury resort in 1993, there's nothing apocalyptic about it. With its 20 spacious villas and cabanas, Blancanceaux Lodge is a serene haven perfect for hiking, swimming, horseback riding, and exploring Mayan culture.
Blancanceaux does share something in common with a film set: its near-cinematic aesthetics. The thatch-roof dwellings nestle beneath jungle canopy near a photo-perfect waterfall. Dine poolside at Guatemaltecqua Restaurant, specializing in Guatemalan cuisine, or eat like the famous director himself at Montagna Ristorante, featuring the Coppola family's recipes. Whether you choose the 1600 square foot villa or Francis Ford Coppola's Villa (decorated with his personal art), the star of this resort is definitely you.
RECOGNITION
Travel + Leisure - 500 World's Best Hotels - 2001 through 2009
Travel + Leisure - Best Resort in Central & South America - 2009
Travel + Leisure - 7th Best Resort for Service Central & South America - 2009
Conde Nast Traveler Readers Choice Awards - Top 10 Resorts Central & South America 2007 & 2008
Fodors Choice Award
LOCATION
Blancanceaux Lodge is located in sprawling Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve in western Belize. The resort is an hour and a half by hotel shuttle from Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport in Belize City.
Book now and receive:30-minute Thai Massage per guest based on Double share
Full rather than continental breakfast included in the room rate
Complimentary up-grade on check in - based on space available in the same room category.
Airport Shuttle Service Bottled Water in Room Concierge Continental Breakfast Included Front Desk Gazebo / Private Relaxation Gift Shop High Speed Internet (Wireless) In-room safe Internet iPod dock in rooms Laundry Service Massage Nanny/Babysitting Service Outdoor Dining & Lounging Area Room Service Turndown Service Welcome Amenity
Bird Watching Bush Walking Hiking Horseback Riding Local Tours Mountain Bike Riding Photography Sightseeing Spa/Wellness Retreat Swimming
EXCITE - Feel like Indiana Jones Explore jungle-clad Maya ruins, track jaguars, find rare orchids and canoe deep into Maya ceremonial caves. www.coppolaresorts.com/blancaneaux/ ACQUIRE - Green Values Learn about biodiversity conservation through our jaguar and raptor research programs. www.coppolaresorts.com/blancaneaux/ ADMIRE - The Ancient Maya Discover the ancient secrets of the Maya superstates of Caracol & Tikal www.coppolaresorts.com/blancaneaux/ SAVOR - Fresh Organic Produce Enjoy superb fresh fruits, herbs and vegetables from our own 3-acre organic garden. www.coppolaresorts.com/blancaneaux/ INDULGE - Healing Hands Unwind after a day's adventure with a rejuvenating Thai Massage www.coppolaresorts.com/blancaneaux/ ENJOY - The Dawn Chorus Enjoy sunrise to the sound of many of the 250+ bird species that can be seen from the lodge. www.coppolaresorts.com/blancaneaux/ RELAX - Horseshoe shaped Heaven Relax in our spacious horse-shoe shaped hot pool, naturally heated by our own hydro-electricity. www.coppolaresorts.com/blancaneaux/
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