What's this I read about a mud bath. Where is it and how does one go about obtaining one! I also am guessing that it's not free. How much?

Marubu resort has mud baths. I think it is around $40.00. They have a website. Type Maruba into yahoo and it will come up. I am planning on trying it when I get to Belize. I think Maruba is 30 miles away from the airport in Belize City.

Maruba Spa, off the Old Northern Highway in Belize District, is the place that promotes mud baths. Chaa Creek just west of San Ignacio has a new spa facility and is probably the most complete and professional spa in Belize. Royal Mayan in Benque is another spa. Rosita Arvigo's little place in Cayo also offers some spa-like treatments.

--Lan Sluder
Belize First Magazine http://www.turq.com/belizefirst/

Hey Terri, please let me know how the mud bath goes, if you try one. I'd really love to know. dphil70359@hotmail.com

I'll let you know but I am not going until January. I wish it were sooner! (If we both remember this in January, we will laugh thinking that it originally came up in August!)

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Oh Terri you will remember us on this board and know we are waiting for you to tell us of your wonderful trip to Belize. You will be so bubbling over, you will have to tell us.

Hey Terri, that's when I'll be there. Jan 7th thru the 14th. I'm like you, can't wait to get down there!

This board is like an addiction (at least it is a healthy one) so, Chole, I am sure you are correct about January!

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I stayed at Maruba for a couple days in May. My friend and I had the mud massage. It was a typical full body massage, but rather than lotion or oil they used mud. The ambiance there is incredible and made it a magical experience. After the massage we were led to the bathhouse where a woman poured buckets of water over us to rinse the mud away. The first splashes startled the frogs that were resting on the wall and they scampered away. It was intoxicating.

Question, which is the best order to do Marbua and Ambergris? Marbua first, or last?

I have wondered about the order, I enjoy coming home with my glow from Ambergris so much, but looking forward to visiting Maruba.

I'm planning on doing a day trip from Ambergris Caye to Maruba but I'd like to know what others think about the order as well or the day trip thing. Thanks.

The only thing that got me off the island was the thought of the incredible pampering I would be getting at Maruba. Maruba was wonderful, but it's easier to leave than AC is.

hi - i read that SEArious river adventures does a day trip from AC to the spa up river stopping at altun ha. it stops for lunch at maruba spa and offers choice of pool, horseback riding, massage or mud bath. drinks on boat are included (min 6 guests) for $60 US pp, i don't think that includes price of spa treatment. i found this on their web site a few days back. i thought this sounded like a great day.

I have done this trip with Searious Adventures. Willie is a wonderful guide and the trip is great! There is lots of time to do the "mud thing"!