Top Things to do in San Ignacio
Top 10 Things to do for Honeymoon in San Ignacio, Cayo
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. River Rat Belize
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5.0 based on 167 reviews
We are a small tour operator with a team of highly motivated outdoor enthusiasts focused in the prehistoric and historic landscapes, people and cultures of Belize. Join us to the playgrounds below the earth at ATM Cave, cave tubing,Chechem ha, Barton Creek Caracol of if hiking into the jungle is what you want, then warm up gears and off you go into the rain forest at Vaca Outpost.
2. Explore Inland Tours
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5.0 based on 289 reviews
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 Magnificent Mayan Tours
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5.0 based on 295 reviews
"Let us at BzmTours start your Belize Adventure" is the motto of our company. We strive to do our best and our friendly service is top-notch. Helping you full-fill your Belize Adventure Dream! Come along for the adventure of a life-time! Our knowledge is your learning!
4. Hanna Stables
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5.0 based on 297 reviews
Hanna Stables offers horseback riding, adventure tourism and eco-farm stay for travelers of all ages and abilities in the San Ignacio, Belize area. One of the country's oldest horseback riding establishments, Hanna Stables is currently operated by Santiago Juan.Located not far from Hanna Stables is Nabitunich (The Stone Cottages), a 400 acre spread of land which has been in the Juan family for four generations. Nabitunich has 20 rooms available for accommodations for travelers in Belize and is open to eco-farm stays as well.
Reviewed By k8boom - Washington DC, United States
My family and I did the Xunantunich + San Lorenzo Farm Horseback Ride with Hanna Stables and it was THE highlight of our entire trip. We arrived to find a beautiful setting and the horses well cared for and tacked. Santiago assessed us on the spot and determined the best horse for each rider, and off we went. The trail through the farm was well cleared and the horses were very well trained. We rode past fields, in the woods, along a rushing river, and then found ourselves along the road and across the hand crank ferry that would take us to Xunantunich. We dismounted to cross the river then hopped back on to make our way up the road to the temple. Once we arrived at the temple, tied up the horses (men were there to take care of them while we explored), had some water, and were introduced to Francisco, an incredible guide who was full of respect for and information about the temple. We climbed, hiked, learned, and thoroughly enjoyed our experience. He also took incredible pictures of us throughout the tour. After we completed our exploration (2 hours + on site, not at all rushed) we got back on the horses and made our way back to the farm for an incredible meal cooked on site. I would HIGHLY recommend Hanna Stables, and this ride specifically, if you are looking for a day filled with education, delicious food, adventure, and well cared for horses. Every person in our group (of varying horse experience) was comfortable during the ride, the conversation we had with Santiago throughout the day was referenced many times over the remainder of our trip, and at the end of our 10 day Belize stay (which included a cave tour, howler monkeys off our back porch, snorkeling, shark swimming, island life, and more) this horseback ride was STILL the peak of everyone's experience.
5. AJAW Chocolate & Crafts
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5.0 based on 370 reviews
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!
6. Ron's Transfer Shuttle Services
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5.0 based on 58 reviews
Hotel and Resort Drop-off and Pck-up is also available! Why Choose Ron's Belize Travel Advisory Service: Ron's belize airport shuttle service: # Is safe between arrival and departure # Always reliable and on time. # Reasonable priced, the larger your group, the more you save. # Stops can be requested for no additional fee. # Safety is always our Priority. # With Ron your dollar travels a little further.
Reviewed By Ayisha_4 - Toronto, Canada
Ron answered emails very quickly and patiently answered all our questions. He not only had very competitive prices, he was very professional, prompt, courteous, and a very safe driver. He drove us in his comfortable, air conditioned van from Belize airport to San Ignacio, then to Placencia a few days later, then back to Belize city to the cruise ship pier a few days later. He was very knowledgeable and friendly, and the long rides went by a lot faster. He was thoughtful and asked here and there if we needed a rest stop, and even ice cream. We very highly recommend Ron's Belize Shuttle!
7. Kawiil Tours
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5.0 based on 92 reviews
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.
8. San Ignacio Shuttles
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5.0 based on 43 reviews
San Ignacio Shuttle offers ground transportation to Placencia, Hopkins, Belize City and many Airbnb located around the country. Count on us to be there waiting for your arrival flight or on-time for your departure flight at the Philip S. W. Goldson Intl (BZE). A private shuttle is a great way to explore more of Belize on during your vacation. San Ignacio shuttle can handle all your transportation logistics. Enabling you to enjoy the Beach and Ruins of the country. Driver and Owner, Sergio Paiz, is an excellent and recommended driver. Sergio’s choice of vehicle is a Toyota 4 Runner and a van. These vehicles are chosen by many locals for its ability to handle the Belizean terrains. Equipped with refreshments and Wi-Fi at times, Sergio does his best to make each transfer enjoyable. Specialized in private transportation, which can be combined with a tour.
Reviewed By 540jackn - Christiansburg, United States
My wife and I booked our ride with Sergio well before our trip. A few days prior to the trip, there was some miscommunication between us and Sergio's office about the departure time (due to road construction). Sergio contacted me and straightened everything out very professionally. We had a great ride in his very comfortable vehicle. We highly recommend them!
9. Cahal Pech
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4.5 based on 1,527 reviews
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.
10. MayaWalk Tours
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4.5 based on 1,499 reviews
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.
