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.
Cave Tubing near San Ignacio, Belize. See life inside and outside the cave system while gently floating down the river.

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Midas Belize

Midas Belize

4.5 out of 5
Branch Mouth Road San Ignacio Cayo District
$104 nightly
The price is $124 total per night from Mar 17 to Mar 18
$124 total
Mar 17 - Mar 18
Total with taxes and fees
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 Mar 13, 2026

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Cassia Hill Resort

Cassia Hill Resort

3 out of 5
Mile 68 George Price Western Highway San Ignacio Cayo
$115 nightly
The price is $137 total per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
$137 total
Mar 16 - Mar 17
Total with taxes and 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 Mar 12, 2026

Cassia Hill Resort
Cahal Pech Village Resort

Cahal Pech Village Resort

3 out of 5
Cahal Pech Hill San Ignacio
$90 nightly
The price is $107 total per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
$107 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Total with taxes and 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 Mar 8, 2026

Cahal Pech Village Resort
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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 Dec 14, 2025

Chial Reserve
Beautiful Home with Mountain Views and Pool

Beautiful Home with Mountain Views and Pool

San Ignacio Town Cayo District
Stay at this vacation home in San Ignacio. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a garden. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
10/10 Exceptional! (87 reviews)
Terrys place is an amazing place to stay in San Ignacio. We were a family of 7 and had plenty of space for everyone. The pool was great. The house was clean and had everything we needed to cook light meals. Extra snacks were a treat. It’s right up the hill from a couple restaurants and a grocery ...

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026

Beautiful Home with Mountain Views and Pool
Three Jungle Cottages near San Ignacio~6 beds~AC~ Restaurant at the property

Three Jungle Cottages near San Ignacio~6 beds~AC~ Restaurant at the property

Cristo Rey Cayo District
Stay at this vacation home in San Ignacio. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Monkey Falls and Cahal Pech Mayan ...
10/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
Rustic great setting. You are in the jungle. Everything is in good condition and any minor issues were promptly resolved. Be sure to have some meals in the on site restaurant (advance noticebrequired) for excellent Mayan style cuisine at very reasonable price. Location is excellent for all major ...

Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025

Three Jungle Cottages near San Ignacio~6 beds~AC~ Restaurant at the property
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Reviews of San Ignacio

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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).

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