San Ignacio Travel Tips
San Ignacio is a charming town located in the heart of Belize’s often visited green and hilly, western Cayo District--home of Mayan sites and caves amid a lush interior of mountains, rivers, pine forests, waterfalls and citrus plants. One of Belize’s crown jewels of tourism, San Ignacio is popular with locals and tourists alike for its hip, laid back village feel, its picturesque landscape, a Latin vibe, cheap and authentic eateries and a wide variety of accommodation options--from camping to some of the most upscale jungle lodges in the country--and outdoor activities.
The area is ideal for those travelers seeking an outdoors type of getaway and Belize’s green, rainforest interior. There is plenty to do here from the mild to the extreme, from canoeing the rivers to spelunking, rappelling, exploring archeological sites and botanical gardens or sampling authentic Belizean cuisine. Together with the neighboring “sister town” of Santa Elena, it is the second largest urban area in Belize. The population here is mostly Mestizo--a mix of Mayan and Spanish--and there are sizeable Mennonite communities, as well as Chinese. Spanish is spoken more frequently than Creole, in addition to English.
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3 Days in San Ignacio: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, November 2012
Day 1: Try Some Local Food Head to Pop’s on West Street for a local Belizean breakfast and plenty of coffee refills. Walk up to the San Ignacio Hotel and let them know you’d like to tour the ...
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Day Trips to Tikal and Eastern Guatemala From San Ignacio
Written by Viator, November 2012
Because of its western location, close to the border town of Benque del Viego, San Ignacio is a relatively short ride away from Guatemala and Tikal National Park, a World Heritage Site since 1979, ...
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Outdoor Activities in San Ignacio
Written by Viator, November 2012
San Ignacio is a dream town for those who love the outdoors, adventure and history. Its landscape of hills, rivers, rainforests and caves is perfect for both the newbie or advanced adventure ...
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