Peter’s guidebook on San Ignacio and the Cayo District
Favorite spots and activities
Looking for places to eat or visit around Cayo, here's are recomendations
The Great Mayan Prince Resturant
Benque Viejo RoadKo-Ox Han Nah (Let's Go Eat)
5 Burns AvenueBenny's Kitchen
Jalapenos
Hode's Place
Savannah StreetCrave House of Flavour
West StreetSerendib
Mom's Backyard
La Pasadita Rest & Bar
Loma Luz BoulevardThe Guava Limb Restaurant & Café
Burns AvenueEva's Restaurant
Burns AvenueEva's Restaurant
Burns AvenueThe largest Mayan Temple in Belize, a wonderful and full day tour, apart from being in a area of extreme natural beauty a visit to Caracol will also include a stop at a waterfall, a cave and you will have the opportunity to cool off in natural rock pools. Let us book this tour for you with the best tour group in the country, no charge for reserving this (or any tour) for you.
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Caracol Natural Monument Reservation
The largest Mayan Temple in Belize, a wonderful and full day tour, apart from being in a area of extreme natural beauty a visit to Caracol will also include a stop at a waterfall, a cave and you will have the opportunity to cool off in natural rock pools. Let us book this tour for you with the best tour group in the country, no charge for reserving this (or any tour) for you.
El Pilar Archaeological Site
National Geographic Number One Sacred Cave In The World To Visit. This is a once in a lifetime experience and is a must do.
Let us book your tour with the best tour company in Belize (no extra charge for booking for you)
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ATM Cave Belize- Actun Tunichil Muknal
National Geographic Number One Sacred Cave In The World To Visit. This is a once in a lifetime experience and is a must do.
Let us book your tour with the best tour company in Belize (no extra charge for booking for you)
St. Herman's Blue Hole National Park
1534 Constitution DrBelize Raptor Center
Belize Botanical Garden
San Ignacio Market
Food scene
Good Belizean Food, the Fish Fingers in cilantro batter is to die for !
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Cenaida's Belizean Food
Good Belizean Food, the Fish Fingers in cilantro batter is to die for !
New b2 súper store
22 Bullet Tree RoadClosest supermarket to us, approx. 250 yards a easy walk
Lola’s Restaurant and Bar
Quality food and incredibly low prices, try the breakfast stuffed jack and fill your tum for under US$3
Elsa's Tacos
Quality food and incredibly low prices, try the breakfast stuffed jack and fill your tum for under US$3
City/town information
With with a population of 22 000, San Ignacio along with it's 'twin town' of Santa Elena, separated by the Macal River, is the second most population town in Belize, after Belize City itself.
San Ignacio is a incredibly safe place to visit (or live in) and is the ideal base to discover The Cayo District - The Wild West, locals always say The West Is The Best !
The Farmers Market is open seven days a week, but Saturday is the best day to visit if you can, mix with the locals and enjoy some great food.
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San Ignacio
With with a population of 22 000, San Ignacio along with it's 'twin town' of Santa Elena, separated by the Macal River, is the second most population town in Belize, after Belize City itself.
San Ignacio is a incredibly safe place to visit (or live in) and is the ideal base to discover The Cayo District - The Wild West, locals always say The West Is The Best !
The Farmers Market is open seven days a week, but Saturday is the best day to visit if you can, mix with the locals and enjoy some great food.
Sightseeing
Mountain Pine Ridge
Area of exceptional beauty, waterfalls, caves and natural rock pools to swim in
Barton Creek
Lovely spot to visit caves, go kayaking, tubing or just to walk and explore
Car Hire
If you don't want to rent a car for your entire visit, then this a good spot, only half mile away, if you want to rent for a day and explore on your own
Cayo Rentals
81 Benque Viejo RoadIf you don't want to rent a car for your entire visit, then this a good spot, only half mile away, if you want to rent for a day and explore on your own
Consejos para la ciudad
Cómo moverse
Taxi's in San Ignacio work on a fixed fare, inexpensive !
Tipping of local taxi drivers is not expected
No te lo pierdas
The ATM Caves
National Geographic's No.1 Sacred Cave In The World To Visit.
Can only be visited with a registered company, happy to arrange that for you