San Ignacio
Jungle adventure hub at the crossroads of Maya ruins, caves, and river valleys
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Explore the Pottery of Actun Tunichil Muknal
Wade, swim, and crawl into the sacred Maya cave where crystallized skeletons and offerings remain untouched.
Climb the Temples of Xunantunich
Ascend El Castillo, the towering Maya pyramid that surveys the Mopan River valley and Guatemala beyond.
Tube Through the Caves Branch River
Float on an inner tube through a pitch-black underground river system carved through Maya limestone.
Eat Stew Chicken and Rice at the Saturday Market
Savor the Belizean national dish from a market stall in San Ignacio's bustling weekend bazaar.
Spot Toucans at Dawn in the Pine Ridge
Hike through the Mountain Pine Ridge forest reserve as keel-billed toucans cross the canopy.
Canoe the Macal River at Sunset
Paddle downstream as iguanas sun on branches overhead and kingfishers skim the water.
Visit the Cahal Pech Maya Hilltop Ruins
Walk the compact royal palace complex overlooking San Ignacio, once home to a Maya elite family.