San Ignacio Travel Guide

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Cahal Pech is a Maya site located near the Town of San Ignacio in the Cayo District of Belize. The site was a palatial, hilltop home for an elite Maya family, and though most major construction dates to the Classic period, evidence of continuous habitation has been dated to as far back as 1200 BCE during the Early Middle Formative period, making Cahal Pech one of the oldest recognizably Maya sites in Western Belize. The site rests high above the banks of the Macal River and is strategically located to overlook the confluence of the Macal River and the Mopan River. The site is a collection of 34 structures, with the tallest temple being about 25 meters in height, situated around a central acropolis. The site was abandoned in the 9th century CE for unknown reasons.
Cahal Pech is a Maya site located near the Town of San Ignacio in the Cayo District of Belize. The site was a palatial, hilltop home for an elite Maya family, and though most major construction dates to the Classic period, evidence of continuous habitation has been dated to as far back as 1200 BCE during the Early Middle Formative period, making Cahal Pech one of the oldest recognizably Maya sites in Western Belize. The site rests high above the banks of the Macal River and is strategically located to overlook the confluence of the Macal River and the Mopan River. The site is a collection of 34 structures, with the tallest temple being about 25 meters in height, situated around a central acropolis. The site was abandoned in the 9th century CE for unknown reasons.
Cave Tubing near San Ignacio, Belize. See life inside and outside the cave system while gently floating down the river.

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Falling Leaves Lodge

Falling Leaves Lodge

4 out of 5
2 W Young Ford Drive San Ignacio Cayo District
Stay at this spa hotel in San Ignacio. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (185 reviews)
Staff was very friendly and helpful!

Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026

Falling Leaves Lodge
Maya Bella Downtown Hotel

Maya Bella Downtown Hotel

2.5 out of 5
36 Burns Avenue San Ignacio Cayo
The price is AU$113 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
AU$113
2 Feb - 3 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in San Ignacio. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (243 reviews)
Clean decent room with working A/C and comfortable bed. Parking is tight but doable. Courteous staff.

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

Maya Bella Downtown Hotel
Cahal Pech Village Resort

Cahal Pech Village Resort

3 out of 5
Cahal Pech Hill San Ignacio
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Ignacio. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (600 reviews)
Staff was great. We enjoyed the restaurant, good food, really good breakfast. Resort was very clean. The rooms were different than I expected, we had a little cabin with a thatched rood.it was cute, fairly basic, but clean and comfortable. There is a little noise from town, but it wasn’t bad. I would ...

Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026

Cahal Pech Village Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Santa Cruz Cabins

Santa Cruz Cabins

3 out of 5
16 San Leopoldo Street San Ignacio Cayo District
Stay at this cabin in San Ignacio. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions San Ignacio Market and San Ignacio & Santa Elena ...
10/10 Exceptional! (23 reviews)
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Juliet and her husband were highly communicative and warm/welcoming. The cabin was roomy, homey and spotless! We loved the cooking amenities for making our own breakfast and enjoyed the one time they provided it to us (for a nominal fee) right to our porch! They ...

Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026

Santa Cruz Cabins
Beautiful Home with Mountain Views and Pool

Beautiful Home with Mountain Views and Pool

San Ignacio Town Cayo District
Stay at this holiday home in San Ignacio. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a garden. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
10/10 Exceptional! (84 reviews)
Terry is a fantastic host. She really took care of us upon arrival.

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

Beautiful Home with Mountain Views and Pool
Elle's 2 BR/2 bathroom, home in San Ignacio. Minutes from town & Maya Ruins

Elle's 2 BR/2 bathroom, home in San Ignacio. Minutes from town & Maya Ruins

Cayo District San Ignacio
Stay at this holiday home in San Ignacio. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Cahal Pech Mayan Ruins and Masewal ...
10/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews)
Elle’s home was the perfect hub for our visit to San Ignacio. The space was clean and had everything we needed. Recommendations for activities and dining were super helpful. Thanks so much for the hospitality!

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Elle's 2 BR/2 bathroom, home in San Ignacio. Minutes from town & Maya Ruins
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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