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Filmmaker's Jungle Lodge: A Family's Forest Escape
12 Oct
Summary
- Abandoned hunting lodge transformed into a 20-room family resort.
- Located in the forests of western Belize near rivers and waterfalls.
- Features outdoor activities like kayaking and horseback riding.
Francis Ford Coppola's discovery of an abandoned hunting lodge in western Belize led to the creation of Blancaneaux Lodge, a 20-room resort. Initially a private family retreat, it opened to guests in 1993, preserving its rustic charm amidst pine forests, rivers, and waterfalls. The lodge offers guests opportunities for outdoor adventures, including cave kayaking and horseback riding to waterfalls. Sofia Coppola shares fond childhood memories of the property, highlighting its enduring appeal.
The family's connection to Blancaneaux Lodge is deep, with Sofia Coppola contributing to a collaboration with a botanical skincare company for the lodge's spa. This initiative created a unique facial mist for treatments and retail. The Coppolas also own Turtle Inn, a coastal property in Belize, which offers a different experience with marine activities and thatched cabanas. Sofia Coppola has a bungalow there, where she has written screenplays.
