Mariposa Jungle Lodge

The Mariposa Jungle Lodge is truly a hidden gem! My family of five (including three adult children) spent a few wonderful nights here, and we were thoroughly impressed. We stayed in a cozy family suite—while it was a bit snug, it added to the charm of the experience. The serene jungle setting was incredibly peaceful and relaxing, offering a perfect escape from the bustle of daily life. The lodge offers a variety of thoughtful amenities, such as bird-watching platforms, binoculars, and hiking and birding books for guests to use. There’s even a community TV room stocked with videos, which was a nice touch. Although the pool was a lovely spot to relax and read, it wasn’t heated and was a bit too chilly for us to swim. We opted for the meal plan, which I highly recommend since there aren’t nearby dining options. The freshly prepared breakfasts and dinners were absolutely excellent, showcasing the lodge’s commitment to quality. The on-site bar serves a good selection of beer, wine, and mixed cocktails, perfect for unwinding in the evening. A special shoutout goes to the wait staff, Leonel and Robbie, who were exceptionally attentive and ensured we felt well taken care of throughout our stay. Their warm and friendly service truly stood out. Overall, I would highly recommend the Mariposa Jungle Lodge as an ideal mainland retreat. It’s a unique, tranquil destination that combines natural beauty with excellent service and amenities.

What an amazing experience in the rain forest. We could not have been more pleased with our opportunity to spend 5 nights in the Puma cabana. This worked well for our family of 4 with a queen bed and a king bed. Private, quite, lovely grounds. Amazingly friendly, helpful, generous and caring staff. We did a meal plan and all the food we have was amazing, you could taste the love Norma and her staff but into every thoughtfully made meal. We arranged all of our excursions thru the Mariposa as well. From airport transfer to the Belize Zoo, Caracol, ATM, cave tubing and an ATV tour. All our drivers and guides were super knowledgeable. If you are looking for a memorable experience in nature - start here. Leo, Robbie, Gladimer, will do everything they can to make sure you have an exceptional experience.

We stayed at Mariposa for three nights and loved it. We usually rent Airbnbs and do our own tour planning and driving. This time, we set everything up through Mariposa, and the staff did a fantastic job giving us the best vacation, ever. From being picked up promptly at the airport to having custom menus planned (hubby is gluten-free) to breathtaking private tours, we felt truly well cared for. We've been to many countries in Central America but Belize - in particular this area - has become our favorite, and where we want to visit again and again. The lodging is cozy and comfortable, grounds very walkable and lush, and the food delicious and varied. You can tell the staff loves the lodge and is proud of Belize. Everyone we came in contact with was lovely. Thank you for a wonderful trip!

Great family-friendly resort! I stayed with my 5 adult family members and we had a lovely experience. The chef prepared a variety of different filling and tasty meals, as well as packed lunches for excursions. Leo made great drinks and gave us a Belizean history lesson answering all of our questions, we were able to relax on site listening and watching monkeys and birds. The excursions were great, included all transport, we enjoyed the Pontoon full day tour (semi-private) with many waterfalls, Barton Cave half day tour (private tour) and especially would recommend the Caracol Mayan Tour with Philip (private tour). Some of us also enjoyed massages. If you are looking for busy days and quiet nights, especially with children, Mariposa resort is for you!

If you're looking to find the best place in the Belgian Jungle - look no further! Mariposa Jungle Lodge is the BEST; we had a fantastic time with our friends. The property is beautiful, the bungalows are super cute and you can hear and see howler monkeys which was amazing. Special shoutout to the staff - they exceeded any expectation we had (definitely not used to this type of care at any places within the US). From organizing trips, making sure we are always fed and safe, everyone went above and beyond for us. THANK YOU again for having us :)

This small boutique lodge is delightful. The staff are super friendly and helpful. The cabins are quite nice and well equipped. The excursions you can book thru their Mariposa Tours Ltd on-site rep are excellent! The food here is delicious. The "full bar" has excellent cocktails, and they even deliver to the pool. Our only complaints were there were no animals and no birds, and the one and only "trail" was a muddy trek with nothing of interest. But as a "home base" to do excursions to Caracol, Rio on Pools, Barton Creek Cave, etc, this was excellent and we are glad we stayed here.