Travel to Belize and follow in the footsteps of the characters in the novel
Mundo Maya: Revenge of the Jaguar King
by Jay Hersh
Here are
some of the favorite destinations in Belize of Jay Hersh, author of
Mundo Maya: Revenge of the Jaguar King, many of which helped inspire
the novel.
Cottontree
Lodge
- Belize's newest
ecotourism
resort near Punta Gorda in the Toledo District. It is owned and
operated by friend's of the author. It is a great place to experience
the many natural wonders of Belize (Note: Mr Hersh is an investor in
this lodge)
Mopan River
Resort
- Located
in
Benque Viejo at the
western most terminus of the Western Highway.
A nice resort which features trips to many of the settings in the book
such as Caracol, Tikal, Xunantunich, etc. The author has stayed here
and enjoyed it.
Chaa Creek Resort
- Also located off the Western
Highway
this is said to be a nice resort which features trips to many of the
settings in the book
such as Caracol, Tikal, Xunantunich, etc. The author has not stayed
here.
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