The Trek Stop
The Trek Stop
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3 / 3 TravBuddies found this review helpful/trustworthy
Low budget eco lodge Jan 17, 2003
In the eco-lodge crazy area of the Cayo district The Trek Stop has found a niche: an eco-lodge catering for the budget traveller.
For less than $30 you hire a basic cabin in a beautiful setting, where squirrels, butterflies, birds and other critters come visit you in the morning. Amenities are basic but complete, including gravity powered/solar heated showers and a composting dump toilet. The staff is extremely friendly and organises day and night walks in the surroundings. Several excursions in the area, like tubing on the Río Mopan, can also be arranged from the Trek Stop. The place also boasts a little wildlife museum and a butterfly garden. The lodge is located 12 kilometres outside San Ignacio, opposite the entrance to the ruins of Xunantunich. Highly recommended!!  Part of the Central America 2002-2003 travel blog |
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2 / 2 TravBuddies found this review helpful/trustworthy
Jan 13, 2008
At $28/night for a private cabin with shared bath you can't beat the price. The Trek Stop is right on the Western Highway, approx 6 miles west of San Ignacio heading for the Guatemalan border. Literally right down the road from Xunantunich, a must see Mayan ruin. There is a restaurant on the premises as well as a kitchen where you cook store and cook your own food if you want to do that. All purchases while you are a guest whether from the gift shop or at the restaurant operate on the tab honor system where you square your account at the end of your stay. There is a small gift shop and free internet access. Also free admission to the butterfly sanctuary and free use of the disc golf course. Cheap inner tube rentals with a ride to and from the river as well. John and Judy- the owners- are wonderful people with a heart for the Belize natives and can provide you with great recommendations on tours and things to do in the area.
Pros: rooms are clean and comfortable cheap! restaurant kitchen free internet access helpful tour planning hammocks butterfly garden beautiful grounds Cons: composting toilets aka outhouses Part of the Belize Getaway 2008 travel blog |
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The Trek Stop Blogs
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Jan 14, 2008
Belize is amazingly beautiful. We started our day right with breakfast burritos at the Trek Stop restaurant. It's great that they have dining right on the property and very affordable too.
Today we hiked up to and around the Mayan ruins of Xunantu…Trek Stop. Tino of the Trek Stop drove us down the road just east of the river ferry and we got into the water. There were several sections of rapids and a 3 foot waterfall at the end - a little spot called Clarissa Falls… Day 2: Xunantunich and River Tubing in the Cayo District |
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Jan 16, 2008
This morning we had flapjacks for breakfast (very similar to sopapillas) at the Trek Stop restaurant. The rest of the morning we read, Jon taught me how to play Euchre (card game), and then we talked with other guests. We met a nice older …Trek Stop restaurant. The rest of the morning we read, Jon taught me how to play Euchre (card game), and then we talked with other guests. We met a nice older man from Illinois who winters here at the Trek Stop every year. We also… Day 4: Lazy Day at the Trek Stop |
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Jan 13, 2008
Hubby and I were up at 4am in Virginia to make 7am flight out of Dullas to Belize city. We arrived into Belize city by 3:30pm. Clearing customs was a breeze and I was so excited to get my very first passport stamp!We had pre-arranged with Andrew of …Trek Stop (www.thetrekstop.com), which is right on the western highway about 6 miles past San Ignacio on the way to the western border. The Trek stop will be our home for the next 7 days. It's a fantastic and affordable eco-lodge in the middle… Day 1: Virginia to San Ignacio via Belize City |
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Jan 18, 2008
Woke up late this morning and then headed down to the Trek Stop restaurant to order a side of fryjacks to go with our cereal.
Wandered down to the butcher shop in Succotz after that to pick up T-bone steak to marinate for dinner. Along the way sai…Trek Stop owner over seperation of chuch and state. That was entertaining to watch. There was a Canadian couple staying at the Trek Stop and they made a point of expression how much they looked down upon Americans who take religion seriously. I found them… Day 6: Another Lazy Day at the Trek Stop |
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Jan 17, 2003
Today we would travel to the city of San Ignacio, all the way at the other end of the country. That is two and a half hours by bus... I just love it when a country is so small!
On the way we passed Belmopan, the capital of Belize. This ci…Trek Stop restaurant, a delicious American-Italian pasta with an even more delicious fudge cake as dessert.
The surroundings of the Trek Stop are teeming with wildlife. During the day we had seen several squirrels and lizards around our cabin. So we wanted to go for a little… Day 38: Caye Caulker - San Ignacio |
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