Just wondering...thought it would be neat to have another country stamp on my passport. Thanks

tc3

Officials always stamp my passport when entering Guatemala at the Benque/Melchor border.

--Lan Sluder

Thanks! btw are there many waterfalls to visit near Ek Tun? since we are conidering Hidden Valley as well.

tc3

Hidden Valley is THE PLACE for waterfalls.

Barbara is right that Hidden Valley is THE place for accessible water falls. I once spent the day swimming at one not far from the lodge -- absolutely beautiful, and not another soul around. I don't think I saw any waterfalls when I stayed at Ek'Tun, though there are several caves nearby. And there's a terrific natural swimming pool at Ek'Tun.

--Lan Sluder

Lan-sorry to show ignorance where is Ek'Tun and how do you get there
Peter

Peter,

Ek'Tun, owned by Phyllis Dart, originally from Colorado, is maybe 12 miles up the Macal River from San Ignacio. Going toward Benque, you turn left on the Chial Road like you're going to duPlooy's or Chaa Creek but then bear right toward Black Rock Lodge. It's maybe 3/4 of a mile before you get to Black Rock. But it's on the other side of the Macal, so you have to wait until they send a boat over for you. Great place -- just two cabanas.

--Lan Sluder

Lan

If I was going to surprise my soon to be wife by going here -
what are the cabanas like - are they the same standard as the deluxe Ian Anderson ones.
What is the food like?
Do they have cold Beer?
thanks
Peter

Pedro, If you are willing to leave SP, We will all chip in and get enough beer to last for months, if you will just stay there!

Ernie

Down boy-I will go there and charge your ever burgeoning account.
thanks
Peter