duPlooy's is a small Jungle Lodge 10 miles from
the town of
San Ignacio
, located on the
Macal
River
, surrounded by lush vegetation and a canopied walkway.
From 2 story cottages and single level bungalows, to Jungle Lodge rooms and
single room rentals at the Guest House, duPlooy Jungle Lodge offers a
variety of accommodation types, with something to meet every ones needs.
From 2 story cottages and single level bungalows, to Jungle Lodge rooms and
single room rentals at the Guest House, duPlooy Jungle Lodge offers a
variety of accommodation types, with something to meet every ones needs.
duPlooy's "La Casita" - This 2-story cottage with wraparound porches
upstairs and down, is romantic enough for your honeymoon or roomy enough for
your whole family. Appointed with king size beds, whirlpool bath upstairs,
big tub downstairs, coffee makers, fridge, and an incredible view. A great
accommodation option to share with your friends; there are private entrances
for each level.
Bungalow Cottages - Large
individual cottages with king size beds and private porches. Perfect for
couples and are not only very comfortable, but are lovely rooms as well.
Jungle Lodge Rooms
- Large Rooms
with 2 double beds, private porch and large bathroom with shower. Families
or friends traveling together may want to stay in our Jungle Lodge
connecting rooms - a large room with porch connected by a bath to a smaller
room.
Pink House Guest House - Rent a
room or the whole house. With 7 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, large living room
and screened porch, it's perfect for families, groups or individuals on a
budget.
Around The Grounds
There are plenty of activities right on the
premises - swimming in the pristine waters of the
Macal
River
, relaxing on a beautiful sandy beach, canoeing, riding or visiting adjacent
Belize Botanic Gardens.
Bird watching can be done in style right from our deck, and observation is
enhanced when using our 200 feet canopied walkway and the bird blind in
Belize Botanic Gardens. Take a leisurely walk about the property on guided
hikes or night walks.
The Deck at duPlooy's is well known for its "Hangover" deck/bar, which hangs
out over the bush looking down into the Macal River. This is a perfect spot
for discussing the day's adventures, evening star gazing or early morning
bird watching.
Belize Botanic Gardens, right next to duPlooy's is a 45-acre garden, which
was started in 1993. There are a several miles of trails, a small hardwood
forest area, a Mayan area complete with a typical hut and plants that are
still being used by the Maya; a pond featuring aquatic plants of Belize;
palm, sustainable forest and tropical fruit projects for demonstration and
economic purposes and an orchid house featuring nearly 200 species of native
Belizean Orchids.
Restaurant Services
This is a good place to wander about on your
own, with a field guide or to have a guided tour. There are many birds and
small animals as well as plants and a bird blind at the pond for easy
viewing.
Jungle Lodge Dining Room - A simple wood and stone structure next to the
deck, where lunch and dinner are served. Dinners consist of Soup, Salad,
Choice of two Entrees, two vegetables, homemade bread, dessert, coffee and
tea. Lunch can be a picnic, in the dining room or a voucher for a local
restaurant.