San Ignacio

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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.
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Midas Belize

Midas Belize

4.5 out of 5
Branch Mouth Road San Ignacio Cayo District
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in San Ignacio. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (551 reviews)
We really enjoyed the Midas. The pool, bar and dining was really nice. I would recommend the hotel and there’s a grocery store in walking distance.

Reviewed on 2026/3/13

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Cassia Hill Resort

Cassia Hill Resort

3 out of 5
Mile 68 George Price Western Highway San Ignacio Cayo
The price is NT$3,679 per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
NT$3,679
NT$4,378 total
Mar 16 - Mar 17
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this resort in San Ignacio. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (146 reviews)
Cassia Hills has been around a long time and is a lovely property. Lounging by the pool was great, staff brought us fresh coconuts. In fact, the staff really MADE our stay. They bent over backwards to ensure that everything was great, helped us when asked and were lovely to interact with. Joe, Carlos ...

Reviewed on 2026/3/12

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Cahal Pech Village Resort

Cahal Pech Village Resort

3 out of 5
Cahal Pech Hill San Ignacio
The price is NT$2,889 per night from Mar 17 to Mar 18
NT$2,889
NT$3,437 total
Mar 17 - Mar 18
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Ignacio. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (623 reviews)
While I did not utilize the pool, the room was clean and comfortable. The mountain and trees were beautiful. Everything was perfect to me.

Reviewed on 2026/3/8

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Chial Reserve

Chial Reserve

4.5 out of 5
Chial Road San Ignacio Cayo District
Book a stay at this luxury villa in San Ignacio. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private pools. Popular attractions Belize Botanic Gardens and Xunantunich ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (5 reviews)
Amazing property!

Reviewed on 2025/12/14

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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 WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions San Ignacio Market and San Ignacio & Santa Elena ...
10/10 Exceptional! (26 reviews)
There are four cabins on the property. It’s a beautiful location and quiet, but still close to San Ignacio. Julia and Tony are super hosts, very welcoming and knowledgeable.

Reviewed on 2026/3/10

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Villa Cayo - Adults Only

Villa Cayo - Adults Only

3.5 out of 5
Mile 1 and 1/2 San Ignacio Cayo
Stay at this apartment in San Ignacio. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Monkey Falls and San Ignacio & Santa Elena ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (33 reviews)
So nice to chill out, you felt like you were on top of the jungle! The housing architecture and craftmanship was superb and very inviting. Maybe a little warning about the dogs would have been good.

Reviewed on 2026/3/6

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Popular places to visit

Colorful hammocks for sale in San Ignacio Saturday market

San Ignacio Market

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at San Ignacio Market during your visit to San Ignacio. You can seek out the local tours while in the area.

San Ignacio Market
Maya pyramid ruin at 'Cahal Pech' in San Ignacio, Belize

Cahal Pech Mayan Ruins

You can learn about the history of San Ignacio when you stop by Cahal Pech Mayan Ruins. You can seek out the local tours while in the area.

Cahal Pech Mayan Ruins
Big Rock Falls - Belize

Big Rock Waterfalls

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Big Rock Waterfalls during your travels in San Ignacio. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area, or seek out the local tours.

Big Rock Waterfalls
Red Tropical Flower

Belize Botanic Gardens

Explore the great outdoors at Belize Botanic Gardens, a lovely green space in San Ignacio. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area, or seek out the local tours.

Belize Botanic Gardens
5 Sisters

Five Sisters Falls

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Five Sisters Falls during your travels in San Ignacio. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area, or seek out the local tours.

Five Sisters Falls
Black Rock Falls

Black Rock

You can learn about the history of San Ignacio with a trip to Black Rock. You can seek out the local tours while in the area.

Black Rock

Reviews of San Ignacio

4.4
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 46%
4 - Good
65
4 - Good 49%
3 - Okay
7
3 - Okay 5%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 1%
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4/5 - Good

DeanandDawn

Not a resort town. Easy access to ATM and Tikal makes it a stop you’ll want to include

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

The Resort had everything we needed so we didn’t really get to visit much of San Ignacio, though we did a great chocolate making class there.

5/5 - Excellent

Ann

Great affordable base for the solo traveler!!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Rio on Pools & Big Rock Falls are beautiful.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Close to Xunantunich, which is the second largest man made structure in Belize. 360 views of Belize & Guatemala.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

There are a couple of one-way bridges in and out of San Ignacio. Look for the small turn off signs to get to San Ignacio (its across the river from Santa Elena, which is one the main highway).