If you’re looking for bright city lights and all-night dancing, then Lamanai is not the place for you. But that doesn’t mean you’ll be bored in the evenings. Quite a few of the activities take place after dark (see my various tips for more on these) but if you prefer to relax at the lodge there’s a comfortable bar with reasonably priced drinks including good local rum and beer. Alternatively you could wander down to the dock and see the moon reflected in the waters of the lagoon, relax in a hammock on your deck or by the water’s edge, or take a stroll around the grounds to look for bats and other night creatures.
Whatever you choose to do, you’ll probably find yourself tucked up in bed in your cabin at a fairly early hour, especially if you’re planning a dawn start to see the sunrise on the lagoon or to go looking for howler monkeys deep in the forest.
Written Jan 23, 2011
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