"MOPAN RIVER RESORT across from Benque Viejo in Cay" Belmopan by JeanCooke

Belmopan Travel Guide: 33 reviews and 61 photos

View from 20 foot bird observation tower, fruit trees in foreground, Mopan River and Benque Viejo town.

PLEASE VISIT TRAVALOGUES FOR A MOPAN RIVER WEDDING!!!

In an agreement with Benque Viejo, town fathers donated a strip of town land for a boat landing, Mopan Resort being across river from the town. Jay agreed to offer local town people jobs first. Jay insists they speak English even though most of the town is Spanish speaking. Most of the staff are locals, some paddling across the river in boats, the rest Jay picks up. Jay spent lots of time teaching them building and woodworking skills. The local welder, who never built a barge, dedicated 3 months during rainy season with Jay building one from specs Jay drew on a yellow legal pad.

Last visit to Belmopan: Nov 2001
Intro Written Dec 5, 2001
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Reviews (9)

Benque Viejo-- Local bars... Nightlife (1)

Benque Viejo-- Local bars feature karaoke until well after midnight Dogs along the riverbank bark and howl as people... more travel advice

cars, 4wd and ferries Transportation (1)

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At the Mopan River Resort... Hotels (1)

At the Mopan River Resort little details are important: 6-drawer chest of drawers, by the bathroom ample storage for... more travel advice

BENQUE VIEJO del CARMEN... Favorites (1)

BENQUE VIEJO del CARMEN http://www.belizenownetwork.com/Maps/CayoD/delCarmen/content1.htm Green parrots squawked in a... more travel advice

Travelogues (1)

Written Nov 24, 2001

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Amy and Keith

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Comments (3)

Geisha_Girl Mar 16, 2003 at 1:25 PM Report Abuse

Nice portrait of the "local life" there. Thanks!
grandmaR Feb 7, 2003 at 7:31 AM Report Abuse

I bet that ferry ride was the smoothest you'd had all day!
kiwi Oct 16, 2002 at 12:34 PM Report Abuse

Another superb page, thanx for taking me there!! Wonderful photographs, especially the "boat"!!