What to do and see in San Ignacio, Cayo: The Best Nature & Parks

August 11, 2021 Marlin Saiz

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. T'initz Tours Belize

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T'initz Tours Belize

T'initz Tours Belize offer a variety of Horse Back Riding combined with Caving and Canoeing. Ride under the Canopies of the Pristine Jungle of The Cayo District in Belize, to visit with the Ancient Mayan People who lived in Caves. Or, just ride Great Appaloosa Horses to your Heart's content and see the Beautiful Views that we have to offer.

2. Belize Botanic Gardens

Big Eddy, Chial Road, San Ignacio Belize +501 824-3101 [email protected] http://www.belizebotanic.org/
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Belize Botanic Gardens

Belize Botanic Gardens is a great place to spend from a few hours to the whole day! Come and take one of our guided tours through the gardens and discover some of the secrets within the plants and trees. Do you know what perfumes Chanel No5? or what tree can colour your clothes? come and find the answers. Visit our Orchid house with over 120 orchids species of Belize.

Reviewed By 238CatherineL - Victoria, Canada

My mom and I went for a visit to the Belize Botanical Gardens and we were so impressed. We were greeted by Roxi upon arrival who made us feel so welcome and set us up with a guided tour. The grounds were truly nature beauty at its best. We had a wonderful guide named Enilson, who was asked many questions by those in our group and he was so knowledgeable. It was such a lovely morning and I can highly recommend it to anyone that is even slightly interested in local Belizean flora. I will certainly be back again.

3. Green Iguana Conservation Project

San Ignacio Resort Hotel #18 Buena Vista Street, San Ignacio Belize +501 824-2034 [email protected] http://www.sanignaciobelize.com/belize-iguana-project
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Green Iguana Conservation Project

Located at the San Ignacio Resort Hotel, the Project is a continuous effort that aims to conserve and look after the endangered Green Iguana species in Belize. The hatchery uses interactive exhibits and programs to help educate and create awareness among international and local visitors. Here, you are given the opportunity mingle with these wonderful reptiles and also, learn the about the incubation, hatching, rearing, and releasing process

Reviewed By ukienomad - Fleming Island, United States

I’ve been all over the world but have never done an “iguana” tour and it was so much fun. We enjoyed seeing the iguanas interact not only with us but with each other. We were able to pet them and feed them and took lots of great pictures. Tours run every hour and the location is perfect as was our tour guide. The tour was $9 USD p.p. but worth it. Located in the Ignacio Resort Hotel which is beautiful and there’s plenty of parking. Kids will love this. Stay and have a drink by the pool afterwards.

4. Masewal Forest Garden Medicinal Trail

Bullet Tree Falls, San Ignacio Belize
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Masewal Forest Garden Medicinal Trail

Reviewed By Pamie27

The only thing wrong Was it wasn’t long enough. So much information I wanted to spend the whole day. Luis was very knowledgeable about the plants and how to make teas etc. we will go back again next year for 4 days. We really enjoyed the day there!!!

5. 1000 Foot Falls

Mountain Pine, San Ignacio Belize +501 621-0312
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1000 Foot Falls

Reviewed By loribern1

The funnest part was the drive there in our 4x4 rental. At our time the roads were dry - travelled in March. Wouldn't have wanted to try the road in the rainy season. Was fun bumping along the washed out roads in our 4x4 and made the experience humerous. The view at the end to see the 1000 foot falls itself wasn't overly spectacular but we enjoyed our excursion as we went out and about when we wanted to - not with a group on a tour.

6. Crested Caracara Reserve

Mile 63 George Price Highway, San Ignacio Belize +501 610-4524 [email protected]
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7. Las Cuevas Biological Station

Las Cuevas Acces Road, San Ignacio Belize +501 823-2657 http://www.lascuevas.org/
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8. Macal River Park

Joseph Andrew Dr, San Ignacio Belize http://www.facebook.com/pages/Macal-River-Park/651726458253854

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