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  • The Mayan Ruins near San Ignacio are a great photo opportunity on your Belize vacation

Located on the banks of the Macal and Mopan Rivers, San Ignacio is the capital of the Cayo District in western Belize. In recent years, San Ignacio has absorbed the nearby village of Santa Elena and the two towns are connected by a suspension bridge across the Macal River built in 1949, all to be discovered on a Belize vacation.

The town was initially known as El Cayo by the Spanish but became well-known thanks to mahogany and chicle production under British rule. San Ignacio was officially declared a town by the government of British Honduras on 19 October 1904. Today, the town is an excellent base for exploring the many ancient sites that surround it and is also a transit town for those travelling to and from Guatemala.

There are many ancient Maya archaeological sites found near San Ignacio that make the town popular with tourists on a trip to Belize. Actun Tunichil Muknal is a cave that was once a sacrificial burial site that contains many Maya skeletons, ceramics and stoneware. It is famous for “The Crystal Maiden”, a set of teenage remains that have been almost entirely covered in limestone crystals. Caracol is also nearby and served as an important political centre during the Classic Period. Caracol covered an area larger than Belize City supporting more than twice the modern city’s population. Xunantunich, Belize’s most visited Mayan site, is located on a hilltop that forms six groups with around twenty-five temples and palaces.

 

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Extend Your Trip

After your Belize tours, why not consider another of Goway's Latin America tours? These include a large selection of other exciting countries in Central and South America. We offer Chile vacation packages and Easter Island tours, Ecuador vacation packages which include Galapagos cruises, Peru vacation packages which include Machu Picchu tours and Brazil tours including Iguassu Falls tours among many others.

 

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San Ignacio, Belize

  • Tikal & Belize Adventure

    FIRST-CLASS | PRIVATE-GUIDED: This adventure through the Mayan ruins of Belize and Guatemala will satisfy your cravings for a culturally rich holiday, ending with several sun-filled days on the beaches of beautiful San Pedro.
    Duration:
    9 Days
    Prices From:
    AU$ 3,324
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous, Private Experiences, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • Belize Jungle & Beach Experience

    FIRST-CLASS | TAILOR-MADE: Stripping back to the basics, this weeklong escape to Belize captures two of the country’s most valuable natural assets. Begin your adventure either in the jungle or on the beach, with time at leisure to devote to the activities that interest you the most.
    Duration:
    7 Days
    Prices From:
    AU$ 1,327
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous, Beach & Island Escapes, Family Vacations, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • Belize Rainforest and Caribbean Beach Tranquility

    MODERATE | TAILOR-MADE: Tranquility, the enjoyment of a stunning natural setting both in the jungle as well as on a stretch of a private white sand beach, make this a Belize holiday to remember for a long time. Outdoor yoga and spa sessions after hiking a trail in the Maya Mountains are memories you take with you as you relax under the swaying palm trees and serene beach setting of the Portofino Resort.
    Duration:
    8 Days
    Prices From:
    AU$ 2,959
    Trip Type:
    Beach & Island Escapes, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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