Good morning from Bullet Tree Falls! Here’s a lush jungle day for floating rivers, exploring ruins, and finding shade near San Ignacio.
🧭 What’s happening today (with drive times)
- Mopan River Walk / Tubing — enjoy a gentle river walk or tranquil float near Bullet Tree village road; local operators offer tubing trips. Google Maps
~3–5 min from The Treehouse (to river access) - Xunantunich — classic Maya site (views of El Castillo); site hours 8:00 am–5:00 pm (hand-cranked ferry closes mid–late afternoon). Official page
~30–35 min drive - El Pilar Archaeological Reserve — quiet forest trails and Maya plazas, open roughly 7:00 am–4:00 pm. Official page
~25–30 min drive - Belize Botanic Gardens — shaded trails, orchids, and riverbank walks, open daily 7:00 am–4:00 pm. Official site
~20–25 min drive
🍽 Where to eat
- Guava Limb Restaurant & Café — rainforest verandas and local flavors, usually open Tue–Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm.
~12–15 min drive - Ko‑Ox Han Nah (“Let’s Go Eat”) — Belizean and international comfort food, daily 6:00 am–9:00 pm.
~12–15 min drive
📝 A simple plan
- Float or stroll the Mopan River after breakfast.
- Explore Xunantunich or El Pilar before midday heat.
- Long lunch at Guava Limb or Ko‑Ox Han Nah.
- Quiet afternoon trails at the Belize Botanic Gardens.
- Evening hammock time back at The Treehouse.