Although I am not yet a world traveler, I have done my fair share and this is the first time I have ever encountered a place where I instantly felt at home. The people were friendly, the place was beautiful, and Nadege and Tom seemed truly interested in making my trip a trip to remember. They seem at peace in... more

I just spent the week of Thanksgiving in Belize and my stay at Mystic Rivers was by far the best vacation I have ever taken. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience! Nadege & Tom (the owners) made me feel like a part of their family while I was there. Their staff was courteous, helpful and pleasantly engaging. They... more

From the moment I arrived at Mystic River I felt at home. The beautiful grounds, exceptional service and delicious food are all reasons why travellers should make a stop here. Upon my arrival at Mystic River I was taken to my cabana – "My Lady" – where I found a king-sized bed, fire place and beautiful on-suite washroom. Attached to... more

I recently traveled to Mystic River with my Mom to take a long deserved holiday. I had traveled to Cayo several times in the past and this time decided to try a new resort. The owners, Nadege and Tom welcomed us and did everything to make our stay comfortable. We were astounded with the beauty and quality of the resort.... more

Tom and Nadege run a wonderfully peaceful and beautiful resort in the jungle. Fantastic features such as fireplaces and a dining room overlooking the Macao river make this more than just blissful. Restaurant provides some wonderfully creative dishes, such as the "Mystic Caesar salad", which is a Caesar with a peppery twist. Daybreak comes with chachalacas singing and screaming. Coffee... more

I have been a winter resident of Belize for some time now. I look forward to treating myself to a stay in the riverside cabanas at the Mystic River resort for a few days each year, while I close down my own residence . There I am pampered, indulge in fine dining, surrounded by the jungle and river, and enjoy... more

I have been to Belize many times before, mostly to the island of Ambergris Caye for diving. This time, a friend and I decided to delve into a different kind of adventure. Mystic River Resort, nestled in the jungle between the villages of Cristo Rey and San Antonio, seemed like the perfect place to begin. When we arrived at Mystic... more

My husband and two daughters, ages 8 and 10 spent an amazing weekend at Mystic river. This was our first trip to Belize. We planned to stay in the Cayo district during the beginning of our vacation, yet we did not know where, until a few days before we arrived in the country. This was the best part of our... more

On our initial drive to Mystic River, we wondered what we got ourselves into. But once we got there and got settled into our beautifully appointed cabana, we realized that we found a true "hidden gem" that was worth going out of the way for (and honestly, the drive on Cristo Rey road is quite scenic, and not bad at... more