Blancaneaux Lodge (4*)

Blancaneaux Lodge is a 20-room hideaway in a rainforest where waterfalls tumble into turquoise pools above the jungle canopy. Tucked away in a pocket of the Maya Mountains, the remote mountain setting of this luxury resort makes it an ideal place to relax, rejuvenate and enjoy life’s simple pleasures. Here guests can explore the ancient civilization of the Maya, ceremonial caves, vast ruins of Caracol, and discover a range of other natural and archaeological wonders

 

Hotel Details

  • organic garden
  • gift shop
  • natural waters and pool
  • waterfall spa
  • horse stables

 

Room Features

All guestrooms feature:

  • bathrobes
  • safe deposit box
  • mini-bar stocked with water, wine, soft drinks, Belikin beer and local snacks
  • Shellphone for communicating with reception
  • ceiling fan
  • writing table & chair
  • coffeemaker & tea making supplies
  • two umbrellas
  • organic, locally sourced, handmade soaps
  • alarm clock & iPod docking station
  • hairdryer
  • copy of Zoetrope: all-story magazine

 

Francis Ford Coppola Villas:

  • open-air living area
  • kitchenette and table seating 14
  • two large bedrooms with full bath
  • Francis’s personal art and antiques
  • generous plunge pool
  • private sun deck and lush tropical garden

 

Two-bedroom Villas:

  • borders with Privassion Creek
  • 1,600 sq ft
  • large comfortable open-air living room with kitchenette
  • two luxurious bedrooms, each with its own full bath

 

Family Cabana:

  • queen-size bed
  • pair of twin beds
  • fridge and coffee/tea maker
  • large screened-in porch with wicker armchairs and hammock overlooking beautiful gardens

 

Deluxe Cabanas:

  • feature secluded, elevated locations overlooking Privassion Creek
  • private infinity plunge pool
  • walled garden with outdoors shower
  • expansive hardwood decking

 

The Enchanted Cottage:

  • Remote, private and luxurious
  • features panoramic views of the Privassion Creek valley and waterfalls
  • infinity pool
  • bathroom with steam room and open fire
  • full kitchen
  • wireless internet
  • private staff

 

Honeymoon Cabanas:

  • perched over a Privassion Creek waterfall
  • large private decks overlooking the falls

 

Riverfront Cabanas:

  • expansive deck with wrap-around walkway
  • dramatic view of the Privassion River
  • elegantly themed with native art and local textiles
  • queen-size bed and hand-painted tile bath

 

Garden Cabanas:

  • nestled in carefully manicured gardens
  • showcase native arts and antiques
  • large screened-in porch with hammock

 

Dining

  • Montagna Ristorante – serves classic Italian cuisine in a romantic tropical setting with meals prepared with organically-grown herbs and vegetables from resort’s own garden
  • Guatemaltecqua Restaurant – poolside restaurant specializing in Guatemalan cuisine with local favorites including Salpicon, shredded beef salad flavored with sour orange and cilantro, Jocon, chicken cooked with green herbs and spices, and Rellenitos, a scrumptious dessert consisting of plantains filled with sweetened black beans
  • Jaguar Bar – an excellent place to relax after a day of tours and activities

 

Recreation

  • hiking
  • horseback riding
  • moonlight jaguar quest
  • guided mountain biking
  • cave explorations
  • birding
  • tours to Mountain Pine Ridge Reserve, Caracol, Rio Frio Cave and Rio On Pools, Xunantunich, Cahal Pech & Green Hills Butterfly Farm, and Tikal, Guatemala

 

Please Note: Time restrictions and extra charges may apply for some activities, watersports or facilities. Some restaurants may be open for certain meals only, have a dress code in effect and/or require reservations. While Sparkling Voyages makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information contained herein, it cannot be held responsible for changes, omissions or errors.