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Bacab Jungle Park

Spend a relaxing day at Bacab Eco Park surrounded by nature at its best. Start and end your Belize adventure traveling between Bacab Eco Park and your ship in an air-conditioned motorcoach and learn about the country, its natural wonders, diverse culture and history from your guide. Upon entering the park and throughout the recreation area you'll see tropical wildflowers, flowering trees and shrubs from which native butterflies and hummingbirds drink sweet nectar. An elevated palmetto boardwalk leads you under the shade of orchid laden bullet trees and palmetto palms to the main recreation area featuring restaurant, bar and an exotic swimming pool area. Kick off your shoes and relax in a hammock in the shade of a buttonwood tree. At your leisure, enjoy a delicious truly Belizean lunch prepared just for you served buffet style. If relaxing is not for you, then learn about the many uses of native plants on Ixchel's Walk, a self-guided medicinal/botanical trail, or stroll along a winding pathway in the Wild Wings Butterfly House. Here you'll, learn about the intricate lives of native Central American butterflies. Note: Wear a swimsuit and closed-toe shoes and bring sunglasses, a hat, towel and sunscreen. Insect repellant should be put on after the butterfly visit.
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1 of 5(20%)customers would recommend this to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Bacab Jungle Park
Review 1 for Bacab Jungle Park
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2 out of 5
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ncsadi
Location:South Carolina
Party size:5
I traveled with:Family
Cruise Date Month:March
Cruise Date Year:2013
Favorite activities:Adventure
Favorite port:Santorini, Greece
I want to go here next:Alaska
Date:April 13, 2013
Bacab Blunder
Thought this would be a really cool excursion - learning experience - fun. It was none of the above. It was basically a long trip into Belize to go to a swimming pool - a nice pool - but still just a swimming pool. The butterfly house was a joke. The botanical trail was too. The only good thing besides laying in the pool was the Belizean meal. It was pretty good.
Review 2 for Bacab Jungle Park
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MINGOHOTOY
Date:February 5, 2013
dont do it
LOOKING FORWARD TO A GREAT TOUR, WHAT A WAKE UP. THE BUS RIDE WAS LLLOOONNNGGG, TOO LONG. OVER VERY ROUGH ROADS AND THE SPEED LIMT FOR BUSES AND TRUCKS ARE 15 MPH, TOO LONG TO GET TO PARK. THE BUTTERFLY BUILDING WAS SMALLER THAN MY BUTTERFLY GARDEN I HAVE AT HOME. THE ONLY THING THAT WAS GOOD WAS THE SHOWING OF THE START TO FINISH OF THE BUTTERFLY. SAVE YOUR MONEY
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Review 3 for Bacab Jungle Park
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Anonymous
Party size:1
I traveled with:Family
Cruise Date Month:February
Favorite port:Roatan, Honduras
I want to go here next:Bahamas and Florida
Date:February 25, 2012
Waste of time and money
Very few butterflies; no hummingbirds. This was the worst excursion we have gone on during any cruise. We would NOT reccommend this excursion. Do not waste your time or money.
6 of 6 people found this review helpful.
Review 4 for Bacab Jungle Park
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Adventurous: 
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Roadjet
Party size:5
I traveled with:Family
Cruise Date Month:November
Cruise Date Year:2011
Favorite port:Roatan, Honduras
Date:November 30, 2011
Not worth the Money, Too Short
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Before I begin let me say that this is not entirely a negative review, but I think people need to be made aware of the details. The entire excursion is 4.5 hours right. Well nowhere that I can find in the description tells you all of the details, so here goes.
We were picked up at 11:15a.m., We arrived at the park after a long bus ride of 55 min (12:10p.m). We walked up a path to the caterpillar house, which was real nice. That took about 30 min. The butterly house tour took another 30 min. By this time it is 1:15, then we are guided to our buffet lunch which was really nice. After lunch it was about 1:45 and we were instructed to enjoy the pool and resort and report back for departing at 2:40. So basically we got to "relax" as they say and enjoy the resort for a total of an hour.
With all that said we have a family of 5, so I was beside myself that half of this tour was a bus ride to and from the park. We spent a lot of money on this and I was not happy at all. As soon as I got back on the ship I went to the excursion office to complain and express my disappointment of this excursion. I explained to them that everything would have been fine had they picked up earlier and not at 11:00. If Bacab is not willing to do this, then NCL should remove them from the list of excursions. What a waste of money to pay that much and for a 1 hour enjoyment.
NCL staff was very accommodating and apologized in an official letter that came to my room that evening. They also offered a partial credit, which I really wasn't asking for any money back but it was nice customer service. In the letter they stated that the excursion was clearly explained in detail, which I somewhat disagree with for the following reasons:
1. The tropical wildflowers and beauty that is described clearly was written by a person who has NEVER been there because there was no beauty there. It is jungle in someone's backyard, there is no beauty there other than the pool area and waterfalls in the pool. See for yourself in the images in this post. You will see the jungle and you will see the pool.
2. The short bus ride they described to us in person, but NOT on the website....hmmmm clearly my definition of short is not 55 min and nowhere in the description on NCL website does it state 55 min, but in my letter they stated that everything is described in detail. Nope the only detail described is that the excursion lasts 4.5 hours. Or at least I cannot find any further detailed description on NCL site.
The bottom line is that unless they extend this excursion to 6 hours, it is not worth your money. The negative tone of this review is NOT directed at Norwegian in any way, it is directed totally at Bacab. They need to extend the hours and that is my complaint.
44 of 44 people found this review helpful.
Review 5 for Bacab Jungle Park
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Anonymous
Location:New Orleans, LA
Party size:2
I traveled with:Family
Cruise Date Month:May
Cruise Date Year:2011
Favorite activities:Relaxing
Favorite port:Belize City, Belize
I want to go here next:Bahamas and Florida
Date:May 25, 2011
Bacab Jungle Park... amazing
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We booked this tour directly through NCL. This was a wonderful experience. We met at the end of the pier and was greeted by 2 tour guides who gave us arm bands and told us that we would be boarding the bus shortly. After a short wait, we were escorted to the bus. We drove to the Park in a tour bus. During the drive the knowledgeable tour guide answered any questions regarding the local culture and sights. She was so great. Upon arrival to the park we were shown around the park and went on a tour of the jungle area which included local wildlife and a butterfly exhibit that was amazing. The staff was knowledgeable and answered everyone questions. After the tour we came back and had a wonderful lunch which was included. For an additional price you can get some AMAZING drinks! They have a huge relaxing space to get some sun and relax by a beautiful pool. There is also a water slide for the kids. They have kayaks and other water recreational activities as well. Definitely worthwhile...a must do in Belize!!!
12 of 12 people found this review helpful.