San Ignacio Town is located in Belize’s Cayo District, and it’s a beautifully diverse town worthy of visiting! The charming hillside municipality is home to a bustling market, pristine rivers, and amazing archaeological sites. Only have one day to explore? Here are some ideas for what to do and where to go.
Things to Do in San Ignacio Town
Burns Avenue in San Ignacio (Day). Photo by Duarte Dellarole
San Ignacio offers a plethora of activities and attractions, right in town. For starters, you can stop by Pop’s Restaurant for all day breakfast. This cozy eatery is everyone’s favorite little diner.
A short stroll uphill from the bustling Burns Avenue, one can find AJAW Chocolate, a small workshop where you’ll meet “cacao man” Adrian Choco. Adrian invites visitors on a short but sweet journey as he teaches them to make chocolate from scratch.
Further uphill, visitors can sign up for a highly informative and fun exhibit at the San Ignacio Resort Hotel. The exhibit takes a look at the once-endangered Green Iguana. It teaches guests how vital our lizard buddies are to the ecological balance of their river habitat. The Green Iguana Conservation Project was voted as the #1 thing to do in San Ignacio on TripAdvisor.
Now that’s a photo op! Joyjah at the Green Iguana Conservation Project. Photo courtesy San Ignacio resort Hotel
Continuing to the top of the hill, you’ll arrive at the archaeological site, Cahal Pech. This famous Maya site is home to the earliest carved stele (inscribed stone slab) ever recovered in Belize. The stele depicts a Maya ruler emerging from the jaws of a great monster believed to be a jaguar.
Cahal Pech Maya Site. Photo by Duarte Dellarole
From their position high atop the hillside, the majestic temples of Cahal Pech look out over the valley where the Macal and Mopan Rivers join to become the Belize River.
By the end of the day, you’re surely ready to eat. Stop by Guava Limb Restaurant or Hode’s Place. Enjoy choosing from a plethora of delicious cuisines that includes countless local favorites!
Featured Photo by Belize Tourism Board.
Editor’s Note: This article has been modified since it’s original publication date of March 21, 2018
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