Looking for the perfect Central America eco retreats?
Honduras is the most forested country in Central America and has a larger territory of protected areas that Costa Rica, which has marketed itself as THE eco friendly country in Central America. The truth is that there are many truly special Central America eco retreats to be found in Honduras, and that you should seriously consider these as your top priority.
Probably the biggest plus of visiting Central America eco retreats in Honduras over Costa Rica or any other Central American country, for that matter, is the fact that in Honduras, you will not be overrun by tourists. The last thing you need when booking into Central America eco retreats is to find that you have booked into a tourist trap!
Because Honduras fell off the tourist map a few years ago after a political crisis, you will find that there are few tourists currently visiting the country. However, all of this is now changing, as the new government has managed to turn things around and security is certainly on the rise. The truth is that Honduras is the best deal to be found in Central America.
So, if you are looking for some unique Central America eco retreats, and considering Honduras, where in Honduras should you look? The highest concentration of eco retreats in Honduras is to be found in Atlantida, the new upcoming travel destination in Honduras that is located on the Caribbean Coast and offers 7 protected area within its territory. Best of all, it is also the gateway to the Bay Islands of Honduras: Utila, Roatan and Guanaja. Roatan, by the way, is certainly the largest and most developed of the Bay Islands, and many consider it overrun by cruise ship tourists, but there are actually several truly unique eco retreats on the island that are secluded from the rat race of cruise ship passengers.
Within Atlantida, you will find that the Cangrejal River Valley is a unique eco location that is absolutely stunning. Located only 12 miles from the port facilities where the Bay Islands ferry’s depart, the Cangrejal River Valley offers a variety of top Central America eco retreats that will blow your socks off!
Here unique facilities, such as La Villa de Soledad B&B offer the perfect setting for an unforgettable escape to Central America eco retreats vacations that you will cherish for a lifetime. Activities include adventure rafting and rappelling tours, as well as zip line canopy tours; which blend into the nature tours such as bird watching, hiking trails to hidden waterfalls withing Pico Bonito or Nombre de Dios National Parks and horse back riding tours through local communities and jungle trails. You can of course, simply relax in nature, and catch up with yourself while reading your favorite book in the comfort of a hammock in one of our many cool verandahs.
La Villa de Soledad is truly a one of a kind spot, ideal for unforgettable Central America eco retreats experience!
Did you know that Honduras rainforest hotel options are amongst the best in Central America?
If you are looking for a Honduras rainforest hotel, you will be surprised by what you will find! Honduras has some of the best rainforests in Central America! Best of all, many of these rainforests are actually protected by law as National Parks, and a few of them are actually very easily accessible! The two areas in Honduras that offer great access to rainforests are Lake Yojoa, that offers two National Parks, Parque Nacional Cerro Azul Meambar (PANACAM) and Parque Nacional Santa Barbara. Of these two, however, only one has easy access to it, Panacam, which incidentally, offers a great basic eco lodge facility known as Panacam Lodge. Panacam Lodge is a great option por travelers based in San Pedro Sula and Western Honduras, as it is quite near to both of these regions in Honduras
The second option for some good Honduras rainforest hotel options is Atlantida, located on the Caribbean Coast of Honduras. Atlantida has a total of 7 protected areas between National Parks, Wildlife Refuges and a Tropical Botanical Garden. Atlantida has two main hubs, Tela and La Ceiba, however if you are looking for a Honduras rainforest hotel, you will find more options the area around La Ceiba. Here you will find the most famous Honduras rainforest hotel, the Lodge at Pico Bonito, located a few miles West of La Ceiba near the community of El Pino. Because of its location and the fact that Atlantida is the gateway to the Bay Islands of Honduras: Roatan, Utila and Guanaja, Atlantida offers the perfect option for those looking to spend time at the Bay Islands but still looking for a nice Honduras rainforest hotel to enjoy the exuberant tropical vegetation of Central America.
The highest concentration of Honduras rainforest hotel properties is to be found in the Cangrejal River Valley, Here a total of ten different options to choose from gives you the perfect menu to find exactly the Honduras rainforest hotel that are most suitable for you.
Settled in a class of its own, La Villa de Soledad offers first class comfort with a lot of charm, great surroundings and outstanding hospitality at extremely reasonable prices. Its strategic location offers walking distance access to trails in both Pico Bonito National Park as well as Nombre de Dios National Park. White water rafting, zip line canopy tours, waterfall rappelling and horseback riding are but a few of the many activities that can easily be enjoyed from the convenience of your comfortable and cozy room at La Villa de Soledad.
Food at La Villa de Soledad is also great, so come prepared to enjoy some of the best home cooking you will find en Central America. La Villa de Soledad is in a class of its own, and offers the perfect setting to relax in nature, enjoy some adrenalin pumping tours or hike through the tropical rainforests of Honduras. Truly, La Villa de Soledad is your best option if you are looking for an outstanding and unique Honduras rainforest hotel.
Are you looking for a unique Atlantida Eco lodge facilility?
Atlantida is the up and coming eco tourism destination in Central America. Its easy to understand why: 7 National Parks and protected areas are located within its territorial area; almost 100 miles of coast right on the Caribbean Sea; a variety of Garifuna villages sprinkled along the coastline; and best of all, friendly people living in two main hubs: Tela and La Ceiba that are perfect to use as your base for a great eco tourism vacation! If what you are looking for is an Atlantida Eco Lodge, then you should probably concentrate your efforts in the area around La Ceiba, which actually has several different options to offer as far as Atlantida Eco Lodge options.
The largest concentration of Eco lodge properties is actually in the Cangrejal River Valley, one of the brightest stars in Central America as an eco tourism destination. There you will find up to 10 different Atlantida Eco Lodge properties, each with its own personality and charm.
One of them, La Villa de Soledad B&B was recently awarded the prestigious 2015 Travelers Choice Award by Tripadvisor, who also listed them in the number one position for bed and breakfasts in Honduras! This lovely property is nestled on a small bluff overlooking the magnificent Cangrejal River, which acts as a geographical boundary between Pico Bonito National Park and Nombre de Dios National Park.
Spacious verandahs provide the perfect setting to relax in tropical hammocks and enjoy the cool breeze blowing up the river canyon. The murmur of the Cangrejal River as it races hurriedly towards the Caribbean Sea, located only a few miles downriver, together with a variety of other sounds from the tropical rainforest, provide the perfect mix to help you unwind and relax in nature! La Villa de Soledad B&B is truly a unique Atlantida Eco Lodge!
Adventure activities, as well as nature activities abound in the area, and you will find that you do not have time enough to enjoy and take advantage of all of the different options that are at your doorstep! Make sure that you plan your escape to enjoy an Atlantida Eco Lodge with plenty of days in the Cangrejal River Valley. You will be happy you did! Come and relax in nature with us at La Villa de Soledad B&B. Your best option for an Atlantida Eco Lodge facility!
Looking for Honduras eco lodge options for your upcoming trip?
If you are looking for a Honduras eco lodge, I strongly suggest you concentrate on the department known as Atlantida, located on the Caribbean Coast of Honduras. The largest concentration of eco lodge facilities in Honduras is located in Atlantida.
Pico Bonito National Park, one of the most bio diverse National Parks in Central America, is home to the highest concentration of Honduras eco lodge options. This is where you will find the World famous Lodge at Pico Bonito, the only member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World in Honduras. The Lodge offers luxury facilities and service, and offers a network of trails within their private property that have become very popular for bird watching.
The other area in Atlantida where you can find a variety of Honduras eco lodge options is the Cangrejal River Valley. Here you can find a total of 10 properties, most of which fall into the category of Honduras eco lodge options. One of the most outstanding options is La Villa de Soledad, a lovely boutique eco lodge located right on the Cangrejal River. La Villa de Soledad is located in the Nombre de Dios National Park, and across the Cangrejal River from Pico Bonito National Park. Because of Pico Bonito National Park, this is probably the area with the best eco tour alternatives in all of Central America. Best of all, you can also choose from a variety of adventure tours, such as white water rafting, waterfall descents and rappelling and zip line canopy tours.
In addition, there are some truly outstanding Honduras eco lodge options in Roatan, Utila and Guanaja. Most of the top bed and breakfasts and inns in Honduras according to Tripadvisor are actually Honduras eco lodge properties, and you might find it interesting to check out the 2015 top Honduras bed and breakfasts and inns list in Tripadvisor.
Come to Honduras, stay at La Villa de Soledad B&B in La Ceiba and discover why La Villa de Soledad B&B gets raving reviews from our guests!
Are you looking for some Honduras bed and breakfast options?
There are more and more options for travelers looking for Honduras bed and breakfast options versus large hotels. It is easy to understand why: you feel at home and welcome in a bed and breakfast, and not just another client as you feel in a larger hotel. Furthermore, many of the Honduras bed and breakfast inns are actually managed by their owners, who in many cases are the innkeepers of the property! This means personal attention by the owners, and that translates into comfort and the feeling of home away from home.
So which, would be the best way to determine which are the best Honduras bed and breakfast properties? Perhaps the most objective way of approaching an answer to this question would be to ask the different guests that actually stay at Honduras bed and breakfast properties what they think. Best of all, you do not even have to go out and find these guests, as many of them actually put up reviews in their tripadvisor accounts. Based on the comments from these travelers, tripadvisor recently issued the 2015 Travelers choice awards, and they actually differentiate between Honduras hotels and Honduras bed and breakfast. The results of this tripadvisor evaluation can be seen here.
As you can see, the list offers Honduras bed and breakfast options in different destinations within the country, with some being in the big cities, such as Tegucigalpa and San Pedro Sula, and others being in the Bay Islands of Roatan and Utila, the tropical jungle paradise of Pico Bonito and Nombre de Dios National Parks just outside of La Ceiba and in Copan Ruinas.
La Villa de Soledad B&B was awarded the Travelers Choice awards for the second year in a row this year, and was honored by being placed in the first place for Honduras bed and breakfast! We invite you to visit La Villa de Soledad and experience for yourself the perfect combination of some of the best Honduras hospitality and the magnificent surroundings of the Cangrejal River Valley, which include Pico Bonito National Park as well as Nombre de Dios National Park.
Following is a list of what we consider a few of the reasons to stay at La Villa de Soledad. They are not arranged in any particular order, and many of them reflect our core values as a family run bed and breakfast.
1.- Safe, Family Atmosphere
Safety is always a concern when you are away from home. You want to get to know new places, experience new adventures, learn new things and see life through a different lens, but you certainly don’t want any serious risks involved. At La Villa de Soledad you will find an oasis of safety that will help you relax and enjoy to the max. Knowing that you are staying with a family makes you feel like you are a part of a family, where you are meant to be. When traveling abroad, staying at a place where you have a feeling of belonging makes your stay so much more pleasant! Safety is certainly one of the better reasons to stay at La Villa de Soledad.
2.- Great Wi Fi
Our location is relatively remote, and being in Central America, you will find that wi fi is not readily available just anywhere. That is why having access to fast wi fi is a true luxury. At La Villa de Soledad B&B you will enjoy feeling in a remote location and yet having fast access to wi fi. Hi speed internet access should not be a luxury in this day and age, and at La Villa de Soledad B&B we offer it on a complimentary basis to all of our guests. We are hooked up to a fiber optic cable, so our internet is fast and consistent!
3.- Direct access to two national parks.
Located right between two National Parks, La Villa de Soledad B&B offers direct, walking access to both, Pico Bonito National Park and Nombre de Dios National Park. This is tropical rain forest territory at its best! Trails to both parks are easily accessible from your comfortable rooms. Exthe trails, hike to hidden waterfalls, go in search of that elusive bird you need to checklist or simply relax in your hammock and enjoy the forest from the comfort of our spacious, cool verandahs! Accessibility to two national parks is certainly of of the reasons to stay at La Villa de Soledad!
4.-Adventure activities available at your doorstep
We are all adventurers to a certain degree, but lets face it, if you have traveled to Central America, your adventure strain is stronger than most. Fortunately, you will find several different adventure activities that you can truly enjoy while staying at La Villa de Soledad. World Class white water rafting, zip line canopy tours and rappelling down waterfalls are all available within walking distance of La Villa de Soledad. Certainly good reasons to stay at La Villa de Soledad!
5.- Nature activities available at your doorstep.
If you are considering visiting Honduras and the Cangrejal River Valley, there is no doubt that you are looking for nature. There are few places that are better suited for vacations in nature than the Cangrejal River Valley. Being right in between two national parks means you can choose from a variety of trails, hike up to waterfalls hidden in the tropical rain forests and have a great birding experience!
6.- The perfect atmosphere to relax in nature and reconnect with your soul.
Sometimes, what we really need is a chance to disconnect with the world and re connect with ourselves. You need some peace and quiet, some tranquility… You need to listen to the sounds of nature and simply not be bothered. There are few places as perfect as La Villa de Soledad to simply relax in nature and reconnect with yourself. Come and see it for yourself. However, I must warn you, you may not want to leave! This has to be one of the most important reasons to stay at La Villa de Soledad!
7.- Great home cooked meals
One of the great pleasures of traveling is tasting different foods. Soledad, the innkeeper is a friendly soul with a great cuisine. Her food regularly gets raving reviews from her guests. Come and taste authentic Honduran, Mexican and international cuisine at La Villa de Soledad. The only complaint we have gotten about our food is that we serve portions that some guests feel are too big! As we say in Spanish: “barriga llena corazon content” (Full tummy equals a happy heart)
8.- Fantastic opportunity to learn more about the different options for travel within Honduras and Nicaragua.
20 plus years of traveling and writing about destinations in Honduras and Nicaragua have given me a unique knowledge based on experience. I have visited most all of Honduras and a lot of Nicaragua, and can provide candid information regarding just about anything that has to do with traveling in this part of the World. Best of all, this information is all free to our guests!
9.- Perfect climate
The temperature is always pleasant at La Villa de Soledad. You will never find it to be excessively hot or cold. Even on the hottest days of summer, the temperature is at least 2 degrees centigrade cooler that it is in town. This is because we are located higher than the city and we have a microclimate due to the tropical rain forests that surround us. The fact that the Cangrejal River flows right in front of our property also helps. We do not even have air conditioning in our rooms because truly, it is not needed.
10.- Perfect location, remote, yet so close.
They say that it is all about location, location, location. For those that believe this is true, then La Villa de Soledad B&B is absolutely perfect! Located in a forested area deep in the Nombre de Dios Mountains, and yet only 9 km from La Ceiba. Here the bustling sounds of civilization have been replaced with the murmur of the Cangrejal River flowing inexorably towards the Caribbean Sea, the chirping and singing of tropical birds and the general sounds of the rainforest. Talk about an easy to reach paradise! Yes it truly is all about location!
11.- Eco friendly environment
We are located in a protected area, and therefore the least you would expect is a project that has been conceived as sustainable. At La Villa de Soledad we have designed our bed and breakfast to take the maximum advantage of nature. Our cathedral ceilings with heat insulated roofs and cross ventilation in the bedrooms provides for cool and comfortable sleeping. All of our lighting fixtures use energy saving light bulbs, and we separate our gray waters from the sewage and recycle the gray waters to water our gardens. We also separate our garbage and recycle all of our organic trash and take our plastics and cans into a recycling facility in La Ceiba. We believe in sustainability and strive to be sustainable.
12.- Plenty of water, both, hot and cold.
I know that I am going against what I just said, but after a good strenuous hike through the rain forest you have worked up a good sweat, and are in need for a serious shower… Our showers offer the luxury of abundant water with a great water pressure. Water, hot and cold is plentiful and you will feel like you just had a shower that truly cleansed and soothed your body. Nothing like feeling squeaky clean after a bath, and you will find that our generous supply of water truly contributes to this delightful feeling!
There are several La Ceiba Honduras Boutique Hotels that you can choose from!
Most of the La Ceiba Honduras boutique hotels are located in the environs of Pico Bonito National Park. Perhaps the most known and best established of them all is the Lodge at Pico Bonito, a lovely eco lodge located within the tropical rainforests of Pico Bonito National Park, a few kilometers West of La Ceiba, near the community of el Pino. The Lodge, as it is locally known, is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World, and offers some of the most upscale service in Honduras. It is of course somewhat on the pricey side, but if you want an exclusive high end service, this is a great option for you.
Within town, and right on the beach, you can find another truly unique property, called La Casa de Nery. This property offers only 6 rooms, plus a nice pool and spacious gardens. It is a true oasis in the heart of La Ceiba. This is the only one of the La Ceiba Honduras boutique hotels that is located in town.
You will find two more La Ceiba Honduras boutique hotels in the Cangrejal River Valley, located only 9 kilometers from La Ceiba. This area is the border between two National Parks, Pico Bonito and Nombre de Dios National Parks. Not only is the area close to La Ceiba, but it offers the option for different adventure and nature activities easily accessible from the same area. Las Cascadas Lodge is a very high end property in a truly unique spot, with rooms facing a lovely small waterfall and natural swimming area in a mountain creek.
La Villa de Soledad, on the other end, is a beautiful Spanish Colonial style home that is family owned and run, offering some home grown Honduras hospitality, great food and the best location in La Ceiba for adventure and nature activities. Spacious verandahs, plentiful hammocks, cool breezes and the murmur of the Cangrejal River flowing towards the Caribbean Sea provide a perfect setting to relax in nature, nurture your soul and reconnect with yourself and nature!
La Villa de Soledad was recently awarded the 2015 Tripadvisor Travelers Choice award. This is the second year in a row they are honored with this distinction! In addition, they have been named number one bed and breakfast and inns in Honduras for 2015! If you are looking for La Ceiba Honduras boutique hotels that are close to nature, La Villa de Soledad is a great option! Book your upcoming vacations with them now and prepare yourself to enjoy some memorable times at La Villa de Soledad B&B on the Cangrejal River Valley.
At La Villa de Soledad you will find the perfect place to relax in nature! Located on a bluff over the scenic Cangrejal River, and with spectacular views of Pico Bonito and Nombre de Dios National Parks, you will find the peace and quiet that is perfect to relax in nature and re connect with yourself!
La Villa de Soledad is a small boutique bed and breakfast designed to be nature friendly, and yet provide all the comforts that you need. Enjoy our private rooms with spacious verandahs where your hammocks await to pamper you. Plenty of hot water, high speed internet and home cooked meals.
Nature surrounds you in a generous way at La Villa de Soledad. Located in Nombre de Dios National Park and adjacent to Pico Bonito National Park, you have direct access to both parks, offering a variety of activities that are within walking distance, such as hiking in the rainforests, visiting spectacular waterfalls and zip lining across the Cangrejal River and into the National Parks.
If you feel you need a bit of adrenalin pumping through your system, some white water rafting in the world famous Cangrejal River will probably be exactly what you need! However if you feel you need something a bit more active and involved, a rappel descent through the face of a waterfall will certainly provide the adventure you are looking for.
Of course, after these activities, nothing better than heading back to your hammock and relax in the cool breezes that blow through our verandahs, while the distant rumble of water from the Cangrejal River as it races towards the Caribbean sea soothes your soul…
There is nothing better that to relax in nature to reconnect with your inner self and help you get ready for the next challenge in your life. Come to La Villa de Soledad B&B and experience on your own why our slogan is “Relax in Nature” Your body and soul will both thank you for such a wise decision!
Looking for a good La Ceiba Family Friendly Hotel?
The best La Ceiba family friendly hotel can be found in the Cangrejal River Valley. La Villa de Soledad is a small bed and breakfast with a total of 5 rooms. Family owned and run, it is a true oasis of comfort in the tropical rainforests of Nombre de Dios National Park.
Although it is only 9 km. from downtown La Ceiba, La Villa de Soledad will make you feel completely detached from the city and in a truly remote location. Despite the fact that it is only at 100 meters above sea level, the average temperature is at least 2 degrees cooler that it is in the City of La Ceiba, partly because of the altitude, but mostly because of the fact that it is located in the tropical rainforest and next to the refreshing Cangrejal River.
One of the most outstanding features at La Villa de Soledad is the fact that is family owned and run. The Dupuis Aguirre family takes pride in offering their hospitality and sharing their daily lives with guests from around the World. They are always happy to share their knowledge and the best spots in the Cangrejal River with their young guests. They offer a unique opportunity for young people to see life as it is Honduras.
The family mascots, a couple of small dogs are extremely friendly, and they love having young guests to play with! As it turns out, they are a perfect match for each other, they entertain and tire each other out, guarantying a relaxing time for the older members of the family.
La Villa de Soledad is truly a great option for a La Ceiba family friendly hotel. You and your family will enjoy your time there and cherish the memories of the experience at this charming place located in a truly unique and outstanding environment with many different outdoor activities to choose from!
Are you looking for the most unique and best inns in La Ceiba?
Most innkeepers will say that their inn is the best in their city. Although it might be true to them, what you really want to know is what do the different people who have visited a city and stayed at the different inns have to say. In reality, the opinion regarding which are the best inns in La Ceiba should be left to the guests that have experienced at least one night in them.
Because of this, travel web sites such as tripadvisor have become very popular, as you are not relying on the innkeeper, owner or even travel editor’s judgement, but rather on the judgement of a whole community of people. It is because of this that I will allow myself to share the following information with you, so that you can see for yourself what the different people have to say about the which are the best inns in La Ceiba.
La Villa de Soledad B&B was awarded two certificates in 2014, the 2014 Travelers Choice and the 2014 Certificate of Excellence awards. Throughout 2014 they were listed by tripadvisor as the number one bed and breakfast and inn in La Ceiba, and they were even in position number 2 for the best bed and breakfast and inns in Honduras!
So now you know, if you are coming to Honduras, a stop by the Cangrejal River Valley in La Ceiba to enjoy the number one in the best inns in La Ceiba list is a must. You get the benefit of also being in the best inn in Honduras! Come and Relax in Nature at La Villa de Soledad, and enjoy magnificent white water rafting in the Cangrejal River, a great access to Pico Bonito trails and Pico Bonito Waterfalls. La Villa de Soledad B&B truly a place you need to visit!
