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Machaca Hill Rainforest Canopy Lodge Frommer's Very Highly Recommended

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$588.00+
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Location Around Town
Phone 888/299-9940 in the U.S., 501/722-0050
Fax 501/722-0051
Web site www.machacahill.com
Room Information 12 units
Prices Prices start at $310. Rates increase in the high season
Credit Cards AE,MC,V
In Room Amenities A/C, free Wi-Fi, no phone
Other P.O. Box 135, Punta Gorda

Machaca Hill Rainforest Canopy Lodge Review

The comfortable private cabins and forested setting can be enjoyed by tourists of all stripes. The accommodations are 12 large individual bungalows, set on a high hillside of rich forest above the Río Grande. The bungalows feature cool red-tile floors, high-pitched ceilings, two queen-size beds with colorful Guatemalan bedspreads, and a large veranda with an excellent view and inviting hammock. There are large and ample windows that let in plenty of light and cross-ventilation if you decide to opt out of the air-conditioning. Meals are served family-style in the main dining room, and the large main lodge also has a bar and lounge area with a pool table, as well as a full-service and well-equipped tackle shop. The kidney-shaped pool has a broad and inviting stone deck area around it, and it's set on one of the highest points on the property, giving it excellent views all around. Eco-minded guided excursions, abounding with wildlife, include canoeing, kayaking and motorized boat adventures, snorkeling, diving, fly fishing, hiking, mountain biking, bird watching and touring local Maya ruins. Nocturnal wildlife viewing tours are one of the highlights for many guests. Specialty guides are available for in-depth birding, fishing, SCUBA and archaeological tours.

Facilities:
Restaurant; bar; lounge; outdoor pool; spa; guided tours; water sports equipment rental; bike rental; laundry service

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.


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