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Villa de Los
Castellanos
Poptún, Peten
Villa de los Castellanos Ecolodge is built on a 12 acres land. It is surrounded by a
beautiful forest and a medicinal plant garden, along the Machaquilá, Poptún, Peten. Our
beautiful cabanas are made from renewable natural materials found in the region. Our
purpose has been to find optimal balance between nature and comfort. |
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The Maya Goddess Ixchel,
Goddess of Weaving... |
Because of our eco-logical focus we have been certified by ECOTEL, a US based organization
which acknowledges the efforts of environmentally sensitive hotels and lodges. We provide
high quality services with as low an environmental impact as possible. Our visitors are
encouraged to "take only pictures and leave only footprints".
If you are looking
for a hands-on experience you will fall in love with Villa de los Castellanos, as you
participate in our reforestation programs. So far we have planted 10’000 Spanish
Ceders, 800 "Jocote Fraile" trees, 2’700 "Matilishuates", 500
Mahoganies and hundreds of medicinal plants. |
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hope to be able to educate others so that more and more people will plant trees instead of
cutting them down! We share the information we have on land use, forestry and soil
conservation.
We know that growing
forests is far more productive and sustainable than slash and burn agriculture and cattle
ranching... Trees also look more beautiful and the toucans that used to live in the South
of the Peten are coming back! Students and dedicated conservationists are welcome and
enjoy special rates. |
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Hotel Ecológico Villa de los
Castellanos
ecovilla@ecotourism-adventure.com |
WHAT TO DO
IN AND AROND VILLA DE LOS CASTELLANOS
At Villa de los
Castellanos you may find different plant species, many of which have great healing powers.
Our guides are very experienced and have lots of information to share with you about a
great variety of edible, industrial and ornamental plants, too! We are classifying and
labeling our plants! Come and join us! Explore the Maya sites and caves near Villa de los
Castellanos as well as both private and municipal reserves. |
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