We are in La Ceiba on the Rio Cangrejal. The actual address is Carretera de Yaruca KM 7.5. La Ceiba. We are between Los Lobos and Jungle River Lodge.
From San Pedro Sula, turn left out of the airport and left again at the main road. From Teguc, head towards San Pedro Sula and at Santa Rita turn right to Progresso. In Progresso turn right on the main road to La Ceiba.
If you are coming from the La Ceiba airport, turn right from the airport. You are now on the same road as if you were driving from San Pedro Sula. Head into town until you see a big Uno station on your right hand side, pass that one and look for the next Uno and just before the station the road makes a Y. It is here that you can come directly to the Lodge or stop off at the supermarket.
To get to the supermarket stay on the main road and just past the Uno Station look to the left and you will see one of the large malls here in La Ceiba. The La Torcha super is in the mall as are banks and ATMs for your convenience. If you pass the mall and take the first road to the left you will see Diunsa and La Colonia super a little way down.
To come directly to the resort, bear right at the Uno station continue about a mile and cross the Puente Saopin (Bridge). Turn right immediately after crossing the bridge and go 7.5 KMs (4.6 miles) up this winding country dirt road. At Km 7.5 (4.6 miles) you will see the first green steel gate on the right hand side, now continue 100 yards to the second green steel gate. You will see a sign saying Villas Pico Bonito.
Villas Pico Bonito, Jungle Eco Lodge. A hidden paradise in Pico Bonito National Park. Featuring self contained lodges on the banks of the Rio Cangrejal. Beautiful infinity pool with views of the Waterfall and Jungle cliffs. Hidden Paradise restaurant. Wireless internet in certain Lodges and public areas. Great hiking in park, mountain biking, white water rafting and zip lining. We are just a short ride to the Bay Island ferries. A splendid holiday destination.
Monday, December 22, 2014
Friday, December 5, 2014
It doesn't matter where you look when you are visiting Villas de Pico Bonito, the view is splendiferous! They have carved out a piece of paradise and put it on a platter for you to enjoy. This resort has everything you could want, yet is small enough that the staff can be very attentive and, if you like, you can get to know these amazingly friendly and sweet people.
From an impromtu merengue dance lesson to sharing music at the restaurant/bar and laughing our heads off with the staff, owner and other guests, we had the time of our lives. The food is really good, and original. There were things I've never had and try to replicate at home. The drinks are awesome. We had so much fun at the pool, and at the river, and they were so accommodating booking excursions for us, with trusted friends. We've been there twice and can't wait to see our friends at Villas Pico Bonito again, especially the dogs Ace and Lucy and 'our' kitty, Bebe!
From an impromtu merengue dance lesson to sharing music at the restaurant/bar and laughing our heads off with the staff, owner and other guests, we had the time of our lives. The food is really good, and original. There were things I've never had and try to replicate at home. The drinks are awesome. We had so much fun at the pool, and at the river, and they were so accommodating booking excursions for us, with trusted friends. We've been there twice and can't wait to see our friends at Villas Pico Bonito again, especially the dogs Ace and Lucy and 'our' kitty, Bebe!
We will be returning
We stayed in the La Ceiba tree lodge and it was one of the most beautiful vacation spots I've ever stayed at. Open and spacious with stunning views, and beautiful sounds.. it was hard not to feel at home there (especially with Bebe, Ace and Lucy) Richard and the staff were amazing-- friendly, welcoming, and a pleasure to be around.
We traveled with our two small children, and they lived in the pool and enjoyed the hikes in and around the resort. It rained a bit, but alas we are in the RAINforest.. But Richard took it into his own hands to make sure that we still got to see the beauty that Honduras has to offer, as well as a history lesson of the area. With a nice little tour of the city, a stroll on one of the local beaches and getting to experience a little Honduras zoo. He made sure that we got to make the most of our trip. It was a comfortable and safe environment. We can't wait to come back.
We traveled with our two small children, and they lived in the pool and enjoyed the hikes in and around the resort. It rained a bit, but alas we are in the RAINforest.. But Richard took it into his own hands to make sure that we still got to see the beauty that Honduras has to offer, as well as a history lesson of the area. With a nice little tour of the city, a stroll on one of the local beaches and getting to experience a little Honduras zoo. He made sure that we got to make the most of our trip. It was a comfortable and safe environment. We can't wait to come back.
Saturday, September 6, 2014
Packages on Offer with Villas Pico Bonito and Turtle Bay.
Turtle Bay Eco Resort and Villas Pico Bonito Jungle Eco Lodge are proud to announce that we have created some incredible offers and packages for you to explore not only our piece of paradise, but another of Honduras' gems - The Pico Bonito National Park.
We are now offering, among our other packages, a set of 7 and 10 night packages that allow you to pick and choose the activities you would love to do while visiting arguably two of the most beautiful sections of Honduras.
Whether you wish to White Water Raft, SCUBA dive, hike, snorkel, zip line or any of the other amazing activities on offer, you can now do it all within one amazing package.
7 Night Packages
To take full advantage of our packages, we have suggested a couple packages that offer an example of activities. If you wish to interchange any of the activities with other examples, this can be done but you will need to contact us for more information.
All packages include everything that you will require to have the perfect experience of both jungle and ocean. You will be collected in La Ceiba and transported to the Villas at Pico Bonito to begin your stay. Here you will be exposed to the vast array of activities on offer within the jungle and be able to relax in the beautiful infinty pool. Once your three, or five, nights are up in Pico Bonito your included transportation will then bring you down the mountain to Turtle Bay's vessels to transport you to the Cayos Cochinos.
Here you will spend your days relaxing in hammocks, snorkelling on the second biggest barrier reef in the world or even learning to SCUBA dive!
The Snorkelling LoveBird
Consists of 3 Nights at Villas at Pico Bonito & 4 Nights at Turtle Bay Eco Resort.
Included in your package at Villas Pico Bonito :
- 3 Night's accommodation with breakfast included
- 3 x Romantic Dinners
- Canopy & Hot Springs Tour
- All Transportation from La Ceiba
- All Taxes
Included in your package at Turtle Bay Eco Resort :
- 4 Night's Accommodation with breakfast and lunch included
- 3 Course Meal for Dinner available each night
- A Guided Tour to Chachuate
- A Snorkelling Outer Cays Excursion
- Unlimited Boat Snorkelling
- All Taxes
- Round trip transportation from La Ceiba to Cayos Cochinos
$1,689.00
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$2,369.00
Included in your package at Turtle Bay Eco Resort :
- 4 Night's Accommodation with breakfast and lunch included
- 3 Course Meal for Dinner available each night
- PADI Open Water Course for 2 people
- 1 x Fun dive including rental equipment for 2 people
- All Taxes
- Round trip transportation from La Ceiba to Cayos Cochinos
Consists of 3 Nights at Villas at Pico Bonito & 4 Nights at Turtle Bay Eco Resort.
Included in your package at Villas Pico Bonito :
- 3 Night's accommodation with breakfast included
- 3 x Romantic Dinners
- Cacoa Lagoon Kayak
- Guided Hike of Bejuco & Bird Watching Tour
- All Transportation from La Ceiba
- All Taxes
The Diving River Dolphin
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$1,919.00
Included in your package at Turtle Bay Eco Resort :
- 4 Night's Accommodation with breakfast and lunch included
- 3 Course Meal for Dinner available each night
- 6 Dive Package for 2 People
- Full Equipment Rental for 2 People
- All Taxes
- Round trip transportation from La Ceiba to Cayos Cochinos
Consists of 3 Nights at Villas at Pico Bonito & 4 Nights at Turtle Bay Eco Resort.
Included in your package at Villas Pico Bonito :
- 3 Night's accommodation with breakfast included
- 3 x Romantic Dinners
- Canopy & Hot Springs Tour
- White Water Rafting & Hiking
- All Transportation from La Ceiba
- All Taxes
The Jungle Jaguar
$2,189.00
BOOK NOW
Included in your package at Turtle Bay Eco Resort :
- 5 Night's Accommodation with breakfast and lunch included
- 3 Course Meal for Dinner available each night
- 6 Dive Package for 2 People
- Full Equipment Rental for 2 People
- All Taxes
- Round trip transportation from La Ceiba to Cayos Cochinos
Consists of 5 Nights at Villas at Pico Bonito & 5 Nights at Turtle Bay Eco Resort.
Included in your package at Villas Pico Bonito :
- 5 Night's accommodation with breakfast included
- 5 x Romantic Dinners
- Canopy & Hot Springs Tour
- White Water Rafting & Hiking
- All Transportation from La Ceiba
- All Taxes
The Jungle Jaguar
BOOK NOW
$2,749.00
Included in your package at Turtle Bay Eco Resort :
- 5 Night's Accommodation with breakfast and lunch included
- 3 Course Meal for Dinner available each night
- PADI Open Water Course for 2 people
- 1 x Fun dive including rental equipment for 2 people
- All Taxes
- Round trip transportation from La Ceiba to Cayos Cochinos
The Diving River Dolphin
Consists of 5 Nights at Villas at Pico Bonito & 5 Nights at Turtle Bay Eco Resort.
Included in your package at Villas Pico Bonito :
- 5 Night's accommodation with breakfast included
- 5 x Romantic Dinners
- Cacoa Lagoon Kayak
- Guided Hike of Bejuco & Bird Watching Tour
- All Transportation from La Ceiba
- All Taxes
Wednesday, June 4, 2014
Friday, May 16, 2014
The Cangrejal River in La Ceiba, Honduras
The Cangrejal River is one of the most scenic rivers in Central America. Located in the municipality of La Ceiba,
its watershed is within the Nombre de Dios mountain range, with most of
it having a protected area status due to being part of Pico Bonito or Nombre de Dios National Park.
The highest peak in this mountain range is Pico Bonito, which has an altitude of 2,584 meters above sea level (8,478 ft). This mountain range rises so abruptly from sea level, that the peak of Pico Bonito is only 20 km from the Caribbean Coast of Honduras!!! This rugged geographic terrain creates many small rivers and creeks that tumble from the altitudes to the Caribbean coast in a few kilometres, creating lovely, breathtaking waterfalls and turbulent currents that rush towards the sea. The largest, and most magnificent of these rivers is the Cangrejal River, which flows into the Atlantic and divides the city of La Ceiba in two.
The River is formed approximately 25 km. (15 miles) from its mouth on the Caribbean Sea, when three small rivers merge to form the mighty Cangrejal. The Rio Viejo, Rio Blanco and Rio Yaruca all join within 300 feet, and immediately plunge into a deep canyon. From this point, the River drops from 870 feet to sea level in only 25 km (15 miles), making it one of the steepest rivers in Central America. The Cangrejal River gets its name from the crabs that once were abundant at the mouth of the river. Its crystal clear waters, huge boulders, and the dense jungle along its banks provides for unique, world class scenery that is difficult to find elsewhere.
Because of the lush tropical vegetation that is part of the national parks, the bird watching in the area is absolutely outstanding. Keel Billed Toucans, Colored Aracaris, Turquoise Browed Motmots, Montezuma Oropendolas and a variety of hummingbirds are all easily seen from the comfort of your hammock on the porch of your room!
Although mammals are harder to see, ocelots, jaguars, giant anteaters, white faced monkeys, porcupines, armadillos, guatuzas and nutrias have all been spotted within the territory encompassed by these two National Parks in the vicinity of the Cangrejal River.
There is a set of hiking trails into the Pico Bonito National Park that can be accessed from the Cangrejal River through the Visitor’s Center that is located at km 8.5, less than a mile from Villas Pico Bonito. The longest hiking trail there will take you to the El Bejuco waterfall, a good three hour round trip hike.
The highest peak in this mountain range is Pico Bonito, which has an altitude of 2,584 meters above sea level (8,478 ft). This mountain range rises so abruptly from sea level, that the peak of Pico Bonito is only 20 km from the Caribbean Coast of Honduras!!! This rugged geographic terrain creates many small rivers and creeks that tumble from the altitudes to the Caribbean coast in a few kilometres, creating lovely, breathtaking waterfalls and turbulent currents that rush towards the sea. The largest, and most magnificent of these rivers is the Cangrejal River, which flows into the Atlantic and divides the city of La Ceiba in two.
The River is formed approximately 25 km. (15 miles) from its mouth on the Caribbean Sea, when three small rivers merge to form the mighty Cangrejal. The Rio Viejo, Rio Blanco and Rio Yaruca all join within 300 feet, and immediately plunge into a deep canyon. From this point, the River drops from 870 feet to sea level in only 25 km (15 miles), making it one of the steepest rivers in Central America. The Cangrejal River gets its name from the crabs that once were abundant at the mouth of the river. Its crystal clear waters, huge boulders, and the dense jungle along its banks provides for unique, world class scenery that is difficult to find elsewhere.
Because of the lush tropical vegetation that is part of the national parks, the bird watching in the area is absolutely outstanding. Keel Billed Toucans, Colored Aracaris, Turquoise Browed Motmots, Montezuma Oropendolas and a variety of hummingbirds are all easily seen from the comfort of your hammock on the porch of your room!
Although mammals are harder to see, ocelots, jaguars, giant anteaters, white faced monkeys, porcupines, armadillos, guatuzas and nutrias have all been spotted within the territory encompassed by these two National Parks in the vicinity of the Cangrejal River.
There is a set of hiking trails into the Pico Bonito National Park that can be accessed from the Cangrejal River through the Visitor’s Center that is located at km 8.5, less than a mile from Villas Pico Bonito. The longest hiking trail there will take you to the El Bejuco waterfall, a good three hour round trip hike.
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