San Ignacio

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San Ignacio is a tiny town in Belize’s Cayo area. San Ignacio, or Cayo as it is known in Spanish, is situated on the Macal river and serves as a wonderful and reasonable base for exploring the magnificent areas around it, with lots of day excursions available and numerous competent tour operators prepared to accompany you. It’s also a major transportation stop on the way to or from Guatemala.

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San Ignacio | Introduction

Tourism in San Ignacio

San Ignacio is well-known for being adjacent to Belize’s iconic Maya ruins, as well as a center for outdoor activities like as caving, hiking, kayaking, horseback riding, and more. It is also one of the final villages in Belize before crossing into Guatemala, and many travelers come here to see the Tikal Maya ruins.

Geography of San Ignacio

San Ignacio is located on the Macal River’s banks, about 63 miles (101 kilometers) west of Belize City and 22 miles (35 kilometers) west of the country’s capital, Belmopan. The town has a total size of around 2.5 square miles (6.5 km2).

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