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Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary and Jaguar thaiair Reserve is six miles up the hill past the village. Since most of the way is steep, thaiair walking would take all day and cycling would take at least a couple of hours.

Sak s Place, 523-3227, www.saksatplacencia.com, $$$$/ $$$$$, has every combination you could wish for, from a cabin with kitchenette that sleeps four to six people, to regular rooms, Colonial suites, Colonial Rooms, Garden Rooms or Belize Studio Apartments with full kitchens. There are even two budget rooms that share a bath for US $30 (double). Most rooms have tile floors, fans, private baths with hot water, verandahs and kitchenettes. The luxury side of the hotel offers a spa, reflexology treatments, massage therapy and yoga lessons.