Cotton Tree Lodge, San Felipe (Toledo)

Overview and Location

Cotton Tree Lodge is situated on 100 acres along the Moho River next to the Maya Mountains. Guests can explore the surrounding rainforest, rivers, reefs, and ancient Maya ruins. The lodge is approximately 8 miles from the Caribbean coast, offering convenient access to snorkeling and fishing trips.

Accommodations

The lodge offers 10 standalone jungle cabanas made from natural hardwoods and thatched in traditional Mayan style. Each cabana features mosquito netting, a private balcony with a hammock, and beautiful views of the surrounding landscape. Additional beds can be added in select units to accommodate families or groups.

Dining Experience

Cotton Tree Lodge serves meals prepared from ingredients sourced from its own organic garden. Guests enjoy a daily changing menu that features tropical fruits, salads, and meats from free-range chickens and goats. The dining area promotes social interaction, allowing guests to share their daily experiences over delightful meals.

Activities and Adventures

The lodge offers a variety of tours including chocolate making with a Mayan cacao farmer, jungle survival training, and guided explorations of ancient ruins. Guests can also partake in swimming adventures through wet caves and enjoy fishing excursions along the Moho River. Sunset river cruises provide a relaxing way to experience the beauty of the jungle.

Wellness and Relaxation

Wellness options include a selection of massage treatments such as relaxation and chocolate massages within the tranquil environment of the jungle. The lodge offers hammocks throughout the property, providing guests with ample places to unwind. Yoga retreats can also take place in the naturally constructed top floor of the garden vista building.

Highlights

Location: 100 acres along the Moho River

Accommodations: 10 standalone jungle cabanas

Dining: organic garden with daily changing menu

Activities: tours including chocolate making

Wellness: variety of massage treatments