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San Ignacio Travel Guide

In the foothills of the mountains close to the Guatemalan border lie the sister towns of Santa Elena and San Ignacio, which are set on either side of the beautiful Macal River. For all intents and purposes, San Ignacio is the more important town, both in general terms and particularly for travelers. Just north of town, the Macal and Mopan rivers converge to form the Belize River. San Ignacio is the business and administrative center for the Cayo District, a region of cattle ranches and dense forests, of clear rivers and Mayan ruins. It is also the second largest metropolitan center in the country. Still, you won't find any urban blight here. If you've come from Guatemala, you'll sense immediately that you are now in a Caribbean country. If you've come up from the coast, you might be surprised by how cool it can get up here in the mountains. Despite the similarity in the sound of their names, the Cayo District and the cayes are worlds apart. While the cayes cater to those looking for fun in the sun, Cayo caters to those interested in nature and classic Mayan ruins. This area makes a good first stop in Belize; you can get in a lot of activity before heading to the beach to relax. Read More

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Hotels

The Lodge at Chaa Creek

P.O. Box 53, San Ignacio
Cayo District Map

Distance: 3.4 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated

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Attractions

Rainforest Medicine Trail

expert favorite attraction
adjacent to the Lodge at Chaa Creek
San Ignacio, Belize

Distance: 0.0 mi. (from destination center)

Description: The Rainforest Medicine Trail features plants and herbs used in traditional Maya medicine. Guided... Read More
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Barton Creek Cave

expert favorite attraction
Cayo District
PIne Ridge Road
San Ignacio (nearest), Belize

Distance: 0.4 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Barton Creek Cave is a remote underground water cave system through which visitors can travel in... Read More
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Five Sister Falls

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Five Sisters Lodge
Mountain Pine Ridge
San Ignacio, Belize

Distance: 0.8 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Located on the property of Five Sisters Lodge, the Five Sisters Falls are five side-by-side waterfalls that cascade into the Privassion River, in which visitors can swim. ... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
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Airports

Major Airports near San Ignacio

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Other Smaller Airports near San Ignacio

Distance (mi.)
Flores Santa Elena Airport 56.2 map
Belize Philip S. Goldson International Airport 57.2 map
San Pedro Sula La Mesa International Airport 134.2 map

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