New Guest House in Belize

The new Benque Guest House, located in the quaint little border town of Benque Viejo del Carmen, welcomes you to a world of tropical wonder. You have just entered the western edge of the famous Cayo District of Belize, the eco-tourism capital of this quaint English speaking country located directly south of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula on the Caribbean coast.

About the Benque Guest House

Overlooking the scenic jade green waters of the beautiful Mopan River, this Belize guest house is a newly constructed, two storey lodge with 8 vacation condos / apartments for residents and guests. Most of these well appointed suites have private bathrooms, balconies with great views, and modest kitchenettes. All of them have vaulted 15-foot ceilings for better air circulation and a sense of space. Air conditioning is available although rarely needed. All rooms have iPod with Klipsch iGroove stereo, high speed internet access and free calls to the U.S. and Canada (soon also to Europe)

All of the suites in the guest house will be tastefully outfitted with a local theme. There’s definitely going to be something for everyone.

On the main floor of Benque House is a large common kitchen and dining area for those who want to make their own meals or dine with other guests. There’s also a lovely tiled bathroom and shower, a common living area with cable TV, DVD player, iPod, high speed internet access and free calls to the U.S. and Canada.

The Famous Cayo District of Belize

The beauty and diversity of Cayo has long attracted a vast spectrum of people and cultures - Maya from Guatemala and Mexico, to Creole and Mestizos, to Lebanese, East-Indian and Chinese entrepreneurs. Cayo is also home to Mennonite farmers and adventure-seekers from North America and Europe.

Cayo is both the largest and most fertile district in Belize. It spans more than 3,200 square kilometres of rolling hills and sweeping farmland as well as lush river valleys and rugged mountain ridges covered in sub-tropical jungle and pine forests. In San Ignacio, the largest town in the district, one can wander through the country’s biggest outdoor market looking for some of the most succulent produce grown anywhere.

Cayo is so rich in natural wonders and flora and fauna that more than 60% of the district has been set aside as either a wildlife sanctuary, national park, or forest reserve. Cayo is truly a breathtaking and bejeweled region of not only Belize, but the world as well. We invite you to come and compare.

Benque Viejo del Carmen

Established in the 19th century, Benque is home to nearly 8,000 people mostly of Maya descent. Although English is the official language in Belize, this is an ideal and friendly place to practice one’s Spanish.

During the first years of the 21st century, the town experienced a rapid boom in population. Benque is now mainly a suburban settlement with schools, supermarkets, restaurants, night clubs and other facilities.

Benque also has a burgeoning tourism industry that includes a variety of river and jungle adventures, stunning Mayan archeological sites such as Xunantunich, incredible cave systems with surprisingly easy access, horseback riding excursions, bird and wildlife watching and more.

If you are looking for a beautifully situated Belize guest house then come stay at the new Benque House! Contact us today to start your Belize adventure.