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Crystal Paradise Resort

Macal River near Cristo Rey Village | PO Box 126, San Ignacio, Belize
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Crystal Paradise Resort
Ranked #9 of 29 San Ignacio B&B and Inns
4.5 of 5 stars 114 Reviews
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What travellers say about this B&B/inn
  • Thatched roofs(9)
  • Tour guide(9)
  • Macal River(6)
  • Dining room(5)
  • Ceiling fan(5)
  • Very clean(4)
  • Mayan ruins(4)
  • Air conditioning(3)
  • Other guest(3)
  • ATM cave(3)
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Stewartsville, New Jersey
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012

I spent 7 months in planning our 9-day birding trip to Belize. We decided not to take any birding package because we are "DIY" kind of birders. We are serious birders with wide age range (from 7-year-old to 70-year-old) and various medical conditions AND on a budget, therefore we need to plan our trip carefully, PLUS we need to assure... More

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Cancun
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42 reviews 42 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

I didn't stay at this hotel but only went there for the birding tours so I am writing this report from that point of view. The guides are excellent and know the birds and where to find them. I saw Aracari and other nice birds right from the deck at the lodge. I took three tours with them. On one... More

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Atlanta, Georgia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

We spent 4 nights at Crystal Paradise. First of all it was a great location. Everything in the jungle is spaced out, and I felt like we were about in the middle. I had been told the road that it is on, was awful....it had just been scraped before we arrived, and was not bad at all, but even if... More

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Mississauga, Canada
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012

We just got back from spending 4 nights at Crystal Paradise followed by 3 nights at the Singing Sands. The whole vacation was organized by Crystal Paradise and it was perfect! We thoroughly enjoyed all the tours near San Ignacio and our accommodations could not have been better. Comfy beds, lots of birds, more food than we could possibly eat... More

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Charlottetown, PEI
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

We just spent 5 days @ Crystal Paradise...tasty family meals, friendly atmosphere and lots of fun with Carolita during meals. The birding was excellent, staff were knowledgable & the tours of Tikal & the ATM Caves were fantastic. We loved our thatched roof cabannas with the hammock on the fron porch. The grounds were lovely with a grat variety of... More

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Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2012

Just returned from spending two weeks in Belize. The first week we stayed at Crystal Paradise Resort while we explored the area around San Ignacio. Crystal Paradise was perfect! Close enough to town and places of interest and far enough out into the jungle to be quiet and relaxing. Peaceful, beautiful grounds, lots of birds and excellent food! The staff... More

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NYC
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3 reviews 3 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2012
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Pros: Beautiful grounds, fantastic food (which varies daily), great service (very attentive to the point that my needs were often addressed before i had the chance to ask), charming thatched roof huts, (Belizean) family run feel. Cons (these are minor): Older birder crowd, beds a little uncomfortable but okay Overall: Great value and highly recommended. You get a jungle lodge... More

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Vashon, Washington
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2012

Can't say enough about how helpful the staff was with our travel hiccups. Jeroni is like a Belize travel magician. Nothing he couldn't seem to get done. The room was fantastic and super clean, family style meals were excellent and provided a great opportunity to chat with other guests about their adventures for the day. We went to the ruins... More

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Sarnia, Canada
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2012

I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at this lovely, family run resort. The grounds of the resort are well taken care of and the essence of the jungle surrounds you. I was a solo traveller and received a warm welcome at the airport which continued until the end of my trip. I was able to join other travellers on day trips... More

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Belize
Senior Contributor
24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2012

Just returned from a weekend stay at Crystal Paradise and it's a great family run inn that gives you the real Belizean experience. It's birdwatcher's paradise and they are bird watching experts. Their resort offers great value, a great place to stay if you will be in the San Ignacio area and a great jumping off point to get to... More

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Macal River near Cristo Rey Village | PO Box 126, San Ignacio, Belize
Price range (per night):* RM173 - 393

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