The 8 Best Hidden Gems Things to do in San Ignacio, Cayo

June 3, 2021 Marissa Gamble

It’s true: parts of Belize are getting touristy. But San Ignacio remains rustic, making it a great base for budget-friendly tropical adventure travel. Canoe on the Macal River, or walk to Mayan ruins at Cahal Pec (just be warned: it's uphill).
Restaurants in San Ignacio

1. Belize Nature Travel

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Belize Nature Travel

Explore the undiscovered with Belize Nature Travel and our team of experienced guides and reservationists . Lets not forget our amazing cook .We aim to give our guests the best experience of our Beautiful Country of Belize. Come and feel at home with Belize Nature Travel only the Best for you !

2. Explore Inland Tours

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Explore Inland Tours

Let us at Destiny Tours help guide you through the amazing Mayan world. Let our professional and certified guides help you walk in the foot of the Maya and learn their culture, religion and much more. Our aim is to give our guests the best and most comfortable experience in Belize.

3. Belize Grand Jaguar Tours

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Belize Grand Jaguar Tours

Belize Grand Jaguar Tours offers discounted rates for snorkeling, Mayan Ruins, Cave Tubing, ATM and more!

4. AJAW Chocolate & Crafts

Benque Viejo Rd, San Ignacio Belize +501 631-0569 [email protected] https://www.ajawchocolate.com/
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AJAW Chocolate & Crafts

AJAW Chocolate & Craft is a locally owned local attraction demonstrating the process of making chocolate drink. It is a hands-on experience and you taste organic chocolate. Sample it and take with you a rich organic chocolate bar.

Reviewed By 645morgang

Loved the hour long learning and tasting of coco beans. The coco nibb cookies at the counter are delicious and we got a couple bags of coco nibbs to go so we could bake and make smoothies at home!

5. Kawiil Tours

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Kawiil Tours

Luis from Ka’wiil Tours is widely known for his tour of Actun Tunichil Muknal or the ATM Cave which generally leaves San Ignacio daily at 8 a.m. The ATM Cave Tour can easily be arranged for the travelers who aren’t staying in San Ignacio. Luis can schedule to meet you at Teakettle Village, where the road to the Cave parking lot begins. Ka’Wiil Tour Company aims to provide the utmost best tours and attractions while providing a heartwarming experience to all its customers. Tours such as ATM Cave, Caracol, Xunantunich, Tikal and Cahal Pech Mayan Site can be booked. Exploring Barton Creek Cave, the Mountain Pine Ridge or venture off Cave Tubing, Zip Lining, horseback riding, River Canoeing. Some Tours can be combined for a full day of fun and adventure. This San Ignacio Tour company is focused on safety, Reliability and knowledgeable tour guides to deliver an excellent experience to you.

6. Cahal Pech

San Ignacio Belize +501 664-5446 http://www.kawiiltours.com/belize-adventure-tours/cahal-pech-ruins/
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Cahal Pech

This ancient Mayan site features a museum and several dozen surviving structures.

Reviewed By cliffordicus - Salt Lake City, United States

Cahal Pech is one of the oldest grouping of Mayan Ruins we know of dating back to some of the earliest traces of Mayan history. Compared to many other ruin nearby like Xunantunich, its basically deserted. This is an amazing opportunity to explore some ruins practically on your own (at least that was our experience) the complex goes on and on and is so fun to step into history, literally, and see the amazing structures of a time long past. It's within walking distance of the downtown area (though you'll climb a fairly steep hill) and in really close proximity to a few hotels, including our own, the San Ignacio Resort Hotel. It's close, and it's worth it.

7. MayaWalk Tours

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MayaWalk Tours

Mayawalk Tours is an eco-friendly, family owned, local tour operator based in San Ignacio, Cayo, Belize. We have been operating adventure tours since 1997, and we offer over a dozen adventure tours in Belize, with special emphasis on caving and canoeing tours. Our local guides are more than happy to share their knowledge about the archaeology and history of the sites that you will visit. Whether you are in the mood for a leisurely tour or a more rugged adventure, Mayawalk Tours can help you plan a special trip that you will remember for a lifetime.

8. Carlos the Caveman Tours - Day Tours

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Carlos the Caveman Tours - Day Tours

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