Top San Ignacio Sporting Events

Explore the cave of the crystal sepulcher on a full-day tour to Actun Tunichil Muknal from San Ignacio, and discover a spiritual site that was sacred to the ancient Maya. Learn about the traditions and rites that took place in the cave system and visit the crystallized remains of an ancient ceremonial victim as you hike deep into the cave with a professional guide. Swim through a spring-fed pool, and follow tunnels, passageways and yawning chambers lined with stalactites, stalagmites, ancient ceramics and stoneware.

Feel like a jungle explorer as you cruise through the wild forests of Belize’s Cayo district on a pontoon boat. Float down a river that winds through the mystical Maya Mountains, stopping to swim and cliff jump at three different tropical waterfalls buried deep in the rain forest. A fresh Belizean lunch cooked right on board the pontoon completes this fantastic full-day adventure.

Experience the different terrains of Belize and have some thrills as you enjoy this offroading activity on ATVs. Follow your certified tour guide as you ride your ATVs through the ever changing terrain between Cristo Rey and San Antonio villages. The tour is designed for all levels of experience with riding off-road vehicles. Places on this small-group tour are limited to 10 participants.

Get an intimate glimpse into the coves and crevices of Belize’s intricate cave network during a private canoeing tour of Barton Creek Cave. Opting for a private canoe tour allows you to set the pace of your paddling as you listen to tales of Mayan history and culture from your guide. Plus, hotel pickup and drop-off allow you to skip the hassle of hiring a car and finding a meeting point.

Jump on an ATV and zoom through the forest of Cayo to reach hidden waterfalls. On this guided tour, you’ll ride through villages of Cristo Rey and San Antonio as you explore the rugged terrain in Elijio Panti National Park. The highlight of the tour is reaching a beautiful waterfall where you can jump in to splash around amongst the rocks. Your guide will provide a safety briefing and all necessary accessories to make you feel safe.

Enjoy a full day of adventure by exploring a cave and temple from San Ignacio. Begin by heading to San Jose Succotz, a Maya village, where you’ll board a ferry to cross the Mopan River. From here, you’ll be immersed in beautiful jungle surrounding the Xunantunich Maya Temple. After exploring the temple with a guide, head to Actun Tunichil Muknal where you’ll hike and explore this natural cave steep in Mayan history and culture.

Awaken your inner archaeologist as you explore the sprawling Mayan ruins of Caracol. Departing from San Ignacio, you’ll journey deep into the jungles of Belize to the Chiquibul Forest Reserve — home to one of the largest Mayan sites in the country. Your expert guide will illuminate the fascinating history of Caracol, which was once a mighty city and a rival of neighboring Tikal in Guatemala. Explore magnificent plazas, temples, palaces, and an observatory while learning about the social and religious practices of the ancient Mayans. Round-trip transport from your San Ignacio hotel is included on this full-day tour.

Head out on an adventure-filled day with this day tour from San Ignacio. First up, you’ll explore the Maya Temple of Xunantunich with a guide who can relay all the stories about the complex. After a delicious lunch on the way, you’ll get to spend the afternoon cave tubing in Noh Hoch Chen Archaeological Reserve. As you’re propelled through each cave, your guide will be able to fill you in on the ecology of the landscape.

Head to El Pilar for a day of birdwatching amongst beautiful forest. Following ancient trails left by the Maya, you’ll be on the lookout for Bat Falcons, Gartered Trogons, Green-backed Sparrows, Laughing Falcons, and more. On the way, tuck into your packed breakfast and lunch whilst listening out for any other animals you might spot in the trees, including Howler Monkeys.

Explore San Ignacio’s ancient history and natural wonders on this combo tour that takes you from the heights of a massive Mayan temple to the depths of the Rio Frio Cave. Learn about the history of the Caracol ruins, Belize's largest archaeological site and one that's best visited on a guided tour. There's also time to enjoy the natural swimming holes at the Rio On Pools and plunge into waterfall pools at the Big Rock Falls.

Step back in time at one of Belize’s most impressive Mayan sites, the ancient city of Xunantunich. Cross a hand-cranked ferry to reach the hilltop ruins, where you can explore former palaces, plazas, and ball courts with a guide and climb to the top of a ceremonial stone temple. After this archaeological adventure, head to the Mountain Pine Ridge region for a refreshing swim in Big Rock Falls.

Discover a pocket of wild nature in Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve with this private tour. Travel by your own means to the Hidden Valley Inn & Reserve where guides will meet you to show you around the reserve. Visit a viewpoint to take in the incredible views of the landscape and allow your guides to help you spot local birds and wildlife.

Small groups for a personalized experience. Sit down lunch. Convenient pick up and drop off at your hotel within 20km of San Ignacio town. This tour consists of a guided visit to Nohoch Che'en Caves Branch Archaeological Reserve. We visit the Noh Hoch Chen Archaeological Reserve where we will embark on our Cave Tubing Adventure. This tour begins at 9:00am and concludes around 4:00pm. Our tours are personalized and consist of small groups.

Surprises are exciting and each birding tour promises to be a mystery waiting to be unfold. At Rio Maya, one can expect the unexpected from melodious Hummingbirds to colorful Warblers to the endemic Rufous Breasted Spinetail! Surrounded by tropical fruit trees, songbirds and the glorious sunrise, grab your binoculars and bottle of water as you commence a slow paced hike through the naturetrek trails. Regardless of your travel dates to Belize, there’s always a chance to witness something new from rare birds to new species to the most popular! Your birding vacation is not complete without a Birdwatching to The Home of the Rufous Breasted Spinetail at Rio Maya Bird Sanctuary!

local tour guides share local knowledge of Belize. explore trails and local use of plants. Give you enough time to explore and enjoy the freshening waters the pools and water Falls. enjoy a Belizean Lunch and local drink while at the water Fall. just imagine having a picnic by water falls or pools

Just when you think you’ve discovered all there is to see in Belize, there’s always a new spectacular spot to explore! This is the case with our Five Blues Lake Canyoning & Kayaking combo. It features spectacular towering canyons covered with air plants, penetrated with sun beams through the jungle, ending with a refreshing swim and kayaking in the beautiful Five Blues Lake that honors its name.

Follow the footsteps of the ancient Maya on a full-day trip to Caracol from San Ignacio, and go deep into the jungle to discover a remarkable archeological site. Watch for bright tropical birds and howler monkeys as you explore the sprawling ruined city, and take in views of rolling forest canopy from the top of the Caana pyramid. Trace the history of the site in a vivid series of carved stelae and stone altars, then visit a natural swimming pool in the Mountain Pine Ridge before returning to the city.

Welcome to the lost city! A place far, far away from home. Caracol Sits in the heart of the Chiquibul rainforest. It is known to be one of the largest Maya cities in Belize. Dominating the centre of this important community is the massive structure known as Caana, “Sky Place.” This immense complex of palaces and temples remains today the tallest human-made construction in Belize. Are you ready for a bumpy ride? Join us as we travel deep into the green dense forest of Belize. Off we go on a three-hour drive to one of Belize’s most prestigious jewels. Up and down, side to side as we drive up the dirt road. Looking through the window and witnessing how the broadleaf forest transitions into a pine Forest then back into the broadleaf forest is alluring. This is quite astonishing as both hold different ambient and different species of wildlife. “Come on, Vamonos!” says Dora La Exploradora, as Belize awaits you.

this is a unique tour as we offer 2 tours in 1. A tour of the different medicinal plants with a brief uses and history and how the ancient Mayans uses them and end your tour exploring one of Belize's caves located just 10 minutes from the famous Xunantunich Mayan Ruin WHAT TO BRING: packed breakfast and/or lunch bottled water and/or snacks WHAT TO WEAR: comfortable clothing and running/hiking shoes

Barton Creek Cave Cave and Green Hills Butterfly Farm offer visitors a unique experience that cannot be found elsewhere. Barton Creek Cave offers a chance to explore a natural wonder that has been shaped by millions of years of geological processes, while Green Hills Butterfly Farm provides an immersive experience into the world of Butterflies. Visitors can also witness the different stages of a butterfly's life cycle and learn about the important role that they play in pollination and the ecosystem.

On your way to one of our huge cave systems, hike through our medicinal trail, while our expert guide shares his/her knowledge about plants and herbs used for medicinal purposes from the Mayans and locals