About duPlooy's Jungle Lodge

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A Bit About Belize - Welcome to the Jungle!

You may find that Belize is a little different than home, providing changes in climate, language, culture, people and even insect size, to discover and in which to delight. Some will be unfazed by the sudden chortle of chachalacas outside the window or army ants in their deodorant stick, while others may run screaming from their room at the merest glimpse of a scorpion (no need; they are deaf!) We want to assure you that, to date, none of our guests have been eaten alive by bats, crocodiles or even albino fish...

Getting Here

We can pick you up and bring you to duPlooy's from anywhere on Belize's Mainland. See Transfers in the Rates section for prices.

Buses also run regularly from Belize City and other towns to San Ignacio. To ride the bus, take a taxi from the airport to the bus station (about $25). From there, take a bus marked "Benque" (about $5) and get off at San Ignacio. From San Ignacio a taxi ride up to duPlooy's should cost you about $30.00 for 1-4 people.

Renting a car? From Belize City get on the Western Highway and head west for about 72 miles. You will be slightly detoured driving through San Ignacio, but just ask directions to the Western Highway heading towards the Benque border. Once you are on the highway again look for the duPlooy's sign after about 5 miles. Turn left on to a dirt road and follow the signs for about 5 more miles.

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General Info

duPlooy's offers a variety of rooms to suit everyone! All accommodations have porches (with hammocks), hot water, ceiling fans and screened windows.

Room prices include continental breakfast, use of canoes and inner tubes on site, complimentary coffee or tea and morning birding on the deck, plus unlimited entrance to Belize Botanic Gardens and self-guided tour booklet (feel free to take the booklet home, or recycle it at the office.)

At certain times of year Belize gets very hot (we are in the tropics) and all visitors should note that we have no air conditioning at duPlooy's. While this is not a problem for most people, we do ask all those planning to visit to take this into consideration before booking. Remember: all rooms have fans and you can always cool off on our beautiful Macal River Beach or enjoy a cool drink at our canopy bar!

Water
The tap water comes from a 200' well and is perfectly fine, but if you prefer there is reverse-osmosis water available in the bar, kitchen and office. When you need to fill your water bottle, just ask one of our friendly staff members to help you. There are empty water bottles available in the office, but we do not sell bottled water (eco-tourism, y'know.)

Electricity
duPlooy's is powered by 110v current, the same as in the United States (with the same plug fittings). We switch to battery power at night, so there is 24-hour power to keep your fans and lights running and your cameras and other electronics charged. We do, however, request that all visitors try to minimize their electricity consumption by turning off lights, fans and other non-essential equipment when leaving their rooms.

Food
A continental breakfast is included with your room rates, and those on a Group Package or Create Your Own Package will have all their meals provided. All other meals may be purchased from the a la carte menus. A variety of cooked breakfasts are available. Lunch can be taken in the dining room, on the bar deck or a comprehensive packed lunch can be ordered the previous evening. Dinners include an appetizer, soup or salad, a selection from our three nightly entree offerings, dessert and coffee or tea. Our entree options always include a meat dish, a seafood dish and a vegetarian choice, and one of them is usually a Belizean specialty. We do not serve beef: find out why in our Environmental Message. Let us know if you have special dietary needs and we will do our best to meet them.

Tipping
There is a service charge of 10% added to rooms and meals. This is divided amongst staff from groundskeepers to waiters (drivers/guides are not included). Additional tips are welcome and appreciated so if you had a positive experience and have some extra cash in your wallet, then you may want to tip with an amount that you feel good about. If not, just say 'thanks!'

Laundry
A laundry service is available: US$7.50 per load, washed, dried and folded. In an effort to conserve energy, cut down on water waste, and lessen our impact on the environment, we ask guests tohang towels if they want to hold on to them and throw them on the floor when they are ready for new ones.If you need a night light, try the kerosene lamp found in your room. There is enough oil in it to last the night.

Phone/Fax/Internet/Snail Mail
You can make telephone calls from the bar using a SMART telephone card purchased at duPlooy's or anywhere in Belize, or from the office using a BTL card. You will not be able to use your international calling card. At the office you can send and receive faxes, use the internet and post letters. We have a wireless internet service but due to our remote location, it is limited to the area around the office.

Return Guests
We love it when we get return visitors to duPlooy's and we especially like it when you tell your friends about us. To encourage this, duPlooy's would like to offer you a 10% discount if you should return. For your friends and family we are offering a 5% discount when they mention your name.