Cotton Tree Lodge Transportation & Logistics 2013

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Trans ortation & Lo istics

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Belize is located on the Caribbean coast of Central America,bordered by Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula to the north andGuatemala to the west and south. It is easily reached fromthe US by short flights via Miami, Atlanta, Houston, Dallas,Newark, or Charlotte. As a former British Colony, Belize'sofficial language is English, making it easy for tourists from

North America and Europe to communicate and travel.

With only 300,000 people in a country the size ofMassachusetts, Belize is sparsely populated and still boastslarge tracts of unspoiled jungles and national parks, aswell as amazing rivers, waterfalls, wildlife, caves andarchaeological ruins. Visitors to Belize will encounter avibrant blend of cultures, including Mayan, Hispanic,Garifuna, East Indian, and Creole people.

Cotton Tree Lodge is located in the Toledo District of

southern Belize, between the Mayan villages of Santa Anaand San Felipe and along the Moho River. The CaribbeanOcean and the closest major town, Punta Gorda, are 15miles from the lodge - an easy ride by van or boat.

To reach Cotton Tree Lodge, most visitors fly to Belize CityInternational Airport (BZE) and take a local flight south toPunta Gorda. The lodge provides transportation from PuntaGorda to Cotton Tree.


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Continental (Houston, Newark), US Airways (Charlotte), Delta (Atlanta), American (Miami, Dallas/Ft. Worth) and Taca (San Salvador) all serve Belize through their respective gateway cities. Belowyoull find estimated travel time and costs for flights originating from popular United Statesdeparture cities to the Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport in Belize City. These estimatesassume a single traveler in economy class during the winter months, and do not take into

account baggage or other airline fees. The prices of plane tickets are highly variable, so pleaseuse the information here for rough guidelines only. Make sure to arrive in Belize City no laterthan 3:30 PM in order to make your local flight.

There are two domestic airlines in Belize: Tropic Air and Maya Mountain Air. Cotton Tree Lodgeacts as an agent for both airlines and would be happy to assist you with booking your flight. Ifyou book without the assistance of Cotton Tree Lodge, please make sure to inform us as to yourarrival time so we can send a vehicle to meet you. The flight takes about 1 hour.

Airline Round Trip

Price

Daily Departures

Belize City --> PG

Daily Departures

PG --> Belize City

Tropic Air $267.50 7:50 AM, 10:20 AM, 12:20 AM,2:20 PM, 4:40 PM

6:30 AM, 9:20 AM, 11:35 AM,1:35 PM, 4:00 PM

Maya Island Air $265.00 8:10 AM, 10:10 AM, 2:40 PM,4:40 PM

6:45 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM,4:00 PM

Tropic Air offers connections to Flores, Guatemala (near the famous Tikal ruins), and Maya IslandAir offers connections to Cancun, Mexico, San Pedro Sula, Honduras, and Guatemala City.

F i ts rom t e USA

Departure City Layovers Travel Time Price Range

Boston 1 7 - 10 hours $550 - $1000 USD

New York 1 6 - 9 hours $500 - $900 USD

Philadelphia 1 6 - 9 hours $500 - $900 USD

Washington, D.C. 1 6 - 8 hours $500 - $900 USD

Charlotte 0 6 - 8 hours $600 - $1000 USD

Atlanta 0 3 hours $600 - $900 USD

Houston 0 2.5 hours $600 - $900 USD

Miami 0 2 hours $400 - $700 USD

Domestic F i ts
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Bus service is available throughout Belize. It is inexpensive and relatively reliable, but rougher

than the buses you might be used to. The majority of the buses in Belize are converted USschool buses. The journey from Belize City to Punta Gorda takes approximately six hours and

costs $12 USD one way. Regular buses stop frequently and allow passengers to board as long as

there is standing room available. Express buses, which run twice per day, are air conditionedcoaches that stop only at major bus stations and make the trip in about 5 hours. We recommend

the James Bus Line, which stops in Belmopan, Dangriga and Independence (near Placencia) enroute from Belize City to Punta Gorda. While there are usually 10+ buses per day, schedules

change frequently so it is best to get up to date information at the bus station.

You can rent a car in most major towns in Belize, though outside of Belize City arrangements for

such rentals are relatively informal. There are no one-way rentals, meaning you must return yourvehicle to the place where you rented it. The following rental companies are available at theinternational airport in Belize City:

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From all points north, take the Southern Highway towards Punta Gorda. At Independence, besure to follow signs pointing towards Punta Gorda (there is one junction with clearly markedsigns). Follow this road until you pass through Indian Creek village and you arrive a junction thatlocals call Dump'. There will be a gas station on your right. Make a left here and drive about fourmore miles until you see signs for Barranco and Cotton Tree Lodge on your right. Turn right ontothis unpaved road and follow the signs for Cotton Tree Lodge for approximately five miles. Youwill pass through the village of San Felipe and see orange groves on your left. Make a left at theCotton Tree Lodge sign and follow the road one mile, bearing left at the fork, until you arrive atthe Cotton Tree Lodge parking lot.

Cancun, Mexico

Some guests find it less expensive to fly to Cancun, Mexico. This can be a worthwhile option ifyou are interested in seeing Mayan ruins in that area, such as Tulum. It takes two buses to travelfrom Cancun to Belize City. From the main bus terminal in Cancun, ATS runs air-conditionedbuses to Chetumal five times a day. The trip takes five hours and costs $10 USD. At ChetumalTerminal, purchase a ticket to Belize City. The fare is around $6 USD and takes approximatelytwo hours. From Belize City, you can fly to Punta Gorda or take the James Bus (see Bus Travel).

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The domestic airline Maya Island Air also offers flights from Cancun to Belize City InternationalAirport departing Cancun at 2:00 PM daily. Return flights depart Belize City at 10:40 AM.

San Pedro Sula, Honduras

Another option for affordable flights or more desirable connections is San Pedro Sula (SAP),Honduras. This options would likely include an overnight stay at either San Pedro Sula,Honduras; Puerto Barrios, Guatemala; or Livingston, Guatemala. Flights are available on MayaIsland Air from San Pedro Sula to Belize City International Airport. Flights depart SAP at 9:00 AM

daily and return from BZE at 3:00 PM daily.

You can also travel to Punta Gorda from SAP by a combination of road and ferry. We can assistyou with chartering a van from San Pedro Sula to Puerto Barrios, Guatemala (approximately twohours), where you will take a ferry across the Caribbean to Punta Gorda, Belize. The last ferryleaves Puerto Barrios at 2:00 PM, and costs $25 USD per person each way. Your driver canassist you with border crossings and purchasing ferry tickets.

Independent travelers with good Spanish can make the trip using public transportation. Take ataxi from the airport downtown and spend the night in San Pedro Sula. In the morning, take a taxito the bus terminal and ask for the Feunte del Norte Bus to Puerto Barrios, which departs at 6:00PM. The bus will drop you off at the border of Guatemala and Honduras (two hours). Afterclearing customs you will need to take a taxi from the border to Puerto Barrios, and then catchthe ferry from Barrios to Punta Gorda. The ferry schedule is as follows:

Leave Puerto Barrios/Arrive PG Leave PG/Arrive Puerto Barrios10:00 AM/11:00 AM - Pichillingo 9:30 AM/10:30 AM - Requenas1:00 PM/3:00 PM - Marisol 2:00 PM/3:00 PM - Pichillingo2:00 PM/3:00 PM - Requenas 4:00 PM/5:00 PM - MarisolLeave Livingston/ Arrive PG Leave PG/Arrive Livingston8:00 AM/9:00 AM - Tuesday, Thursday ONLY

10:00AM/11:00AM - Tuesday, Friday ONLY4:00PM/5:00PM - Sun, Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat

If you will arrive too late in the day to catch the last ferry, we can assist you with bookingovernight accommodation in San Pedro Sula. You might also take a day to explore the Mayanruins of Copan or the Rio Dulce in Guatemala.

Guatemala City, Guatemala

Flight connections between GUA and BZE are available on Maya Island Air. Flights departGuatemala City at 1:00 PM daily and return from BZE at 10:40 AM. If you have consideredincorporating a trip to Tikal into your itinerary, Tropic Air runs daily connections from Flores,

Guatemala to Belize City which depart at 9:4 AM and 4:15 PM daily. Return flights are available at8:30 AM and 3:00 PM each day.

If you prefer to travel to PG by bus, take a taxi from the airport to the Litegua bus terminal at 6aCalle and 9a Avenida, Zona 1. A direct ticket to Puerto Barrios should cost you around $10 USD,possibly more for a 'deluxe' bus. The ride takes approximately five hours on hilly roads. FromPuerto Barrios, take the ferry to Punta Gorda. The last ferry leaves Barrios at 2:00 PM and costs$25 USD per person each way. If you arrive late in the day, there are plenty of accommodationsavailable in Guatemala City but fewer in Puerto Barrios.


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Many years ago, owner Chris Crowell sailed his boat Juanita up the Moho River and found theland on which Cotton Tree Lodge now stands. This spot on the river is still easily accessible bysailboats and motorboats, and is a great place to rest and explore the Toledo District for a fewdays. Let our staff take care of meals, drinks, and tours for you. Enjoy the beautiful fresh water ofthe Moho for swimming or kayaking. Guests arriving by boat are welcome to stay on their own

vessels or ask about special Sail In' cabana rates based upon availability. No mooring fees arecharged.

Sailing Directions

From Livingston, GuatemalaWith your compass heading due north, the mouth of the Moho River is about 18 miles fromLivingston. You will see Mother Point and Barranco Village to the south (port side). Offshore, lookfor a single taller tree on the port side to mark the river mouth. Sail parallel to the shore line.

From Placencia, BelizeThe river mouth is approximately 35 miles south of Placencia. Pass Punta Gorda on the starboardside, and travel six miles further south after rounding Orange Point.

Once you reach the river...The channel is clear at the mouth of the river, water is 5 feet deep. Keep partially submerged treebranches on your port side as you approach. Beware of rocks on the starboard side just afterentering river and past the fisherman's house. Motor upstream and keep to the center to avoidtree branches overhead. River will deepen to 20' or 30' and boats under 45' in length should beable to maneuver comfortably. Avoid travel from July - October due to possible flooding andstrong currents.

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