Travel + Leisure's World's Best 2009 & 2010- #1 Best Resort in Central & South America

Francis Ford Coppola’s famed resort Blancaneaux Lodge in San Ignacio, Belize has been named “Best Resort in Central + South America” in Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards readers’ poll for two consecutive year. Blancaneaux Lodge is also included on Travel + Leisure’s 2010 list of “Top 100 Hotels Overall” ranking 63rd this year. “For us, being awarded “Best Resort in Central + South America” by Travel + Leisure readers is a true testament to the creative vision of Mr. Coppola and the wonderful staff at Blancaneaux Lodge and Turtle Inn that goes above and beyond everyday to offer the best experiences for our guests – this honor really belongs to them,” said Serena Lightner, Vice President of Resorts for Francis Ford Coppola Presents.

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Forbes Traveler - Top 10 Jungle Resorts, 2008

“(Francis Ford) Coppola’s ten elegant cabins and seven rustic villas are the pinnacle of Central American jungle luxury. They are built on stilts, have ceilings that soar as high as 40 feet and are equipped with Japanese soaking tubs. After a day of hiking, biking, canoeing and horseback riding, don’t forget to call down (on the conch Shellphones) to order a bottle of [Coppola] wine to your room.”

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Travel + Leisure - 500 Best Hotels in the World, 2001-10

“Owned by Francis Ford Coppola, the 70-acre property is a collection of ten cabanas, six villas, and a cottage set in the jungle of the Maya Mountains. The staff offers spa treatments and picnic lunches for day hikes to the waterfalls. At the restaurant...the food is good, especially the grilled chicken with red beans and rice.”

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Featured Amenities

Featured Amenities

Organic Garden

Featuring over three acres of vegetables and herbs, plus fruit and nut orchards, our garden provides almost 80% of the produce for both Blancaneaux Lodge and Turtle Inn.