Title: Things to Do in Santa Elena in 2026 | Expedia.com [Hotels in Santa Elena](https://expedia.com/Santa-Elena-Hotels.d553248635975872433.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Car Rentals in Santa Elena](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Santa-Elena.d553248635975872433.Car-Rental-Guide)[Santa Elena Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Santa-Elena.d553248635975872433.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Santa Elena ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Santa Elena Types of activities [Santa Elena Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Santa-Elena.dx553248635975872433) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and vacation rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.com/welcome-one-key) --- ### Most popular activities in Santa Elena ### Tours & day trips [See all 96 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635975872433&location=Santa+Elena&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Big Rock Waterfalls and Mayan Culture Experience ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1935149/dfc7fb4d-0504-4b08-9b85-52d51e03ab7d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Big Rock Waterfalls and Mayan Culture Experience 9h 30m Free cancellation available $175 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/big-rock-waterfalls-and-mayan-culture-experience.a1935149.activity-details?&rid=553248635975872433&location=Santa+Elena&swp=off) ![Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave Tour and Picnic](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2286341/b4e81562-f4e2-46cf-a88e-e71f035165b0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave Tour and Picnic 9h 10/10 246 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $145 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/actun-tunichil-muknal-cave-tour-and-picnic.a2286341.activity-details?&rid=553248635975872433&location=Santa+Elena&swp=off) ![Xunantunich Mayan Ruins Tour from San Ignacio](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1343108/9bd2d11a-d590-48dc-9013-104bef4c65ac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Xunantunich Mayan Ruins Tour from San Ignacio 4h 10/10 37 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $85 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/xunantunich-mayan-ruins-tour-from-san-ignacio.a1343108.activity-details?&rid=553248635975872433&location=Santa+Elena&swp=off) ![Xunantunich & Cave Tubing Day Trip from San Ignacio](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1343081/6e191d55-431d-473c-99a2-9723b0a55e84.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Xunantunich & Cave Tubing Day Trip from San Ignacio 9h 9.6/10 10 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $100 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/xunantunich-cave-tubing-day-trip-from-san-ignacio.a1343081.activity-details?&rid=553248635975872433&location=Santa+Elena&swp=off) ![Jungle farm ride](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4281385/6065a8bc-83c8-49b3-a058-3dff74a01701.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Jungle farm ride 4h 10/10 3 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $65 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/jungle-farm-ride.a4281385.activity-details?&rid=553248635975872433&location=Santa+Elena&swp=off) ![ATV Excursions in Cayo with Waterfalls Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4997464/9a6b144b-454e-40b1-a5ca-cdae37de5c92.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### ATV Excursions in Cayo with Waterfalls Experience 4h 10/10 19 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $174 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/atv-excursions-in-cayo-with-waterfalls-experience.a4997464.activity-details?&rid=553248635975872433&location=Santa+Elena&swp=off) ![Jungle Pontoon Waterfall Adventure Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/717280/37ea3c5a-dcc8-47be-8b3a-b7fb55cd128c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Jungle Pontoon Waterfall Adventure Tour 8h 10/10 34 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $145 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/jungle-pontoon-waterfall-adventure-tour.a717280.activity-details?&rid=553248635975872433&location=Santa+Elena&swp=off) ![From San Ignacio: Tikal Maya Site Day-Trip with Local Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4528068/bf34ad4f-8e34-407e-81e8-20931ec8143d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From San Ignacio: Tikal Maya Site Day-Trip with Local Lunch 8h 9.6/10 36 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $175 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/from-san-ignacio-tikal-maya-site-day-trip-with-local-lunch.a4528068.activity-details?&rid=553248635975872433&location=Santa+Elena&swp=off) ![Caracol Maya Ruins Tour Including Rio On Pools, Rio Frio Cave and a Picnic ...](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3569625/e7cf368a-a15c-406a-886c-980731fa1fc0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Caracol Maya Ruins Tour Including Rio On Pools, Rio Frio Cave and a Picnic ... 8h 9.8/10 62 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $135 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/caracol-maya-ruins-tour-including-rio-on-pools-rio-frio-cave-and-a-picnic-lunch.a3569625.activity-details?&rid=553248635975872433&location=Santa+Elena&swp=off) ![Xunantunich Cave Tubing and Zip line from Ambergris caye](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1344956/817a6a8e-5484-4174-80a3-18253fd918b1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Xunantunich Cave Tubing and Zip line from Ambergris caye 11h 10/10 3 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $388 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/xunantunich-cave-tubing-and-zip-line-from-ambergris-caye.a1344956.activity-details?&rid=553248635975872433&location=Santa+Elena&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 21 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635975872433&location=Santa+Elena&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![Xunantunich & Cave Tubing Day Trip from San Ignacio](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1343081/6e191d55-431d-473c-99a2-9723b0a55e84.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Xunantunich & Cave Tubing Day Trip from San Ignacio 9h 9.6/10 10 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $100 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/xunantunich-cave-tubing-day-trip-from-san-ignacio.a1343081.activity-details?&rid=553248635975872433&location=Santa+Elena&swp=off) ![Jungle Pontoon Waterfall Adventure Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/717280/37ea3c5a-dcc8-47be-8b3a-b7fb55cd128c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Jungle Pontoon Waterfall Adventure Tour 8h 10/10 34 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $145 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/jungle-pontoon-waterfall-adventure-tour.a717280.activity-details?&rid=553248635975872433&location=Santa+Elena&swp=off) ![Caracol Day Trip & Mountain Pine Ridge from San Ignacio](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1343085/0bd8fcdc-47fa-4e50-bfa4-08d83dcd1bd2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Caracol Day Trip & Mountain Pine Ridge from San Ignacio 10h 9.8/10 19 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $165 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/caracol-day-trip-mountain-pine-ridge-from-san-ignacio.a1343085.activity-details?&rid=553248635975872433&location=Santa+Elena&swp=off) ![Tikal Private Tour From San Ignacio Belize with Lunch Included](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47598290/f9f4a61a-486b-4784-8f88-dd4a3f35f484.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Tikal Private Tour From San Ignacio Belize with Lunch Included 9h 10/10 3 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $215 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/tikal-private-tour-from-san-ignacio-belize-with-lunch-included.a47598290.activity-details?&rid=553248635975872433&location=Santa+Elena&swp=off) ![Private Tikal Mayan City Tour with Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1343089/f9e8a41d-cc0c-4a90-a67b-86193ddd3fdb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Tikal Mayan City Tour with Lunch 9h 9.8/10 7 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $215 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-tikal-mayan-city-tour-with-lunch.a1343089.activity-details?&rid=553248635975872433&location=Santa+Elena&swp=off) ![Private Cave Tubing in the Mayan Underworld](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4509599/673e6ae8-bbdb-4b75-a78c-fd344e5b6626.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Cave Tubing in the Mayan Underworld 8h Free cancellation available $170 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-cave-tubing-in-the-mayan-underworld.a4509599.activity-details?&rid=553248635975872433&location=Santa+Elena&swp=off) ![Crystal Cave and Blue Hole National Park Day Trip from San Ignacio](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/717287/88b943a8-56a0-4eef-a773-35c45b30b668.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Crystal Cave and Blue Hole National Park Day Trip from San Ignacio 9h 10/10 4 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $245 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/crystal-cave-and-blue-hole-national-park-day-trip-from-san-ignacio.a717287.activity-details?&rid=553248635975872433&location=Santa+Elena&swp=off) ![Explore ATM Caves](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48796209/aab70bda-4ae3-4096-81f9-a3afdf03b239.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Explore ATM Caves 10h 30m Free cancellation available $155 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/yaxha-and-topoxte-private-jungle-trek.a48796209.activity-details?&rid=553248635975872433&location=Santa+Elena&swp=off) ![Private Journey discovering Xunantunich](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49548511/cf617f43-aa5e-419b-8c01-7db80811d1ce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Journey discovering Xunantunich 5h 30m 10/10 1 Viator review Free cancellation available $125 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-journey-discovering-xunantunich.a49548511.activity-details?&rid=553248635975872433&location=Santa+Elena&swp=off) ![Party with us in San Ignacio! VIP and Back Stage Access!](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49869043/fe54faa6-50e4-409a-a64e-926d7e6eb492.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Party with us in San Ignacio! VIP and Back Stage Access! 4h Free cancellation available $80 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/3-in-1-adventure-combo-in-san-ignacio.a49869043.activity-details?&rid=553248635975872433&location=Santa+Elena&swp=off) ### Water activities [See all 16 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635975872433&location=Santa+Elena&filter.categories=Wateractivities) ![Big Rock Waterfalls and Mayan Culture Experience ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1935149/dfc7fb4d-0504-4b08-9b85-52d51e03ab7d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Big Rock Waterfalls and Mayan Culture Experience 9h 30m Free cancellation available $175 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/big-rock-waterfalls-and-mayan-culture-experience.a1935149.activity-details?&rid=553248635975872433&location=Santa+Elena&swp=off) ![Cave Tubing and Jungle Zip Lining Through Belize](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1343093/27023d75-8c87-40f5-bef0-6a1c754c4413.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cave Tubing and Jungle Zip Lining Through Belize 8h 10/10 35 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $165 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/cave-tubing-and-jungle-zip-lining-through-belize.a1343093.activity-details?&rid=553248635975872433&location=Santa+Elena&swp=off) ![Belize Cave Tubing Adventure from San Ignacio](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1343078/893a380f-b604-4d21-871c-3b027e7d8dc1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Belize Cave Tubing Adventure from San Ignacio 7h 10/10 15 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $120 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/belize-cave-tubing-adventure-from-san-ignacio.a1343078.activity-details?&rid=553248635975872433&location=Santa+Elena&swp=off) ![Xunantunich Cave Tubing and Zip line from Ambergris caye](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1344956/817a6a8e-5484-4174-80a3-18253fd918b1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Xunantunich Cave Tubing and Zip line from Ambergris caye 11h 10/10 3 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $388 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/xunantunich-cave-tubing-and-zip-line-from-ambergris-caye.a1344956.activity-details?&rid=553248635975872433&location=Santa+Elena&swp=off) ![Full-Day Cave Tubing, Including a Picnic](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1343077/f139b154-c54d-4a1c-89fc-834ccba09813.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full-Day Cave Tubing, Including a Picnic 7h 10/10 16 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $115 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/full-day-cave-tubing-including-a-picnic.a1343077.activity-details?&rid=553248635975872433&location=Santa+Elena&swp=off) ![San Ignacio: Cave Tubing with Lunch & Optional Zipline](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4595328/8f918ad8-f4f9-44a5-90a5-68999f3b3517.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Ignacio: Cave Tubing with Lunch & Optional Zipline 7h+ 10/10 32 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $175 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/san-ignacio-cave-tubing-with-lunch-optional-zipline.a4595328.activity-details?&rid=553248635975872433&location=Santa+Elena&swp=off) ![Deluxe Cave Tubing combo Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45553226/3d751e1e-ee01-4935-a73d-b85a0de8c713.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Deluxe Cave Tubing combo Adventure 11h 10/10 2 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $145 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/deluxe-cave-tubing-combo-adventure.a45553226.activity-details?&rid=553248635975872433&location=Santa+Elena&swp=off) ![ATM cave Xpedition](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2354268/12116c32-8854-4753-8514-dba291f0fae5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### ATM cave Xpedition 8h 10/10 2 Viator reviews $165 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/farm-horseriding-xunantunich-cave-tubing-from-san-ignacio.a2354268.activity-details?&rid=553248635975872433&location=Santa+Elena&swp=off) ![Xunantunich Maya Pyramid and Barton Creek Cave canoeing combo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1343352/098c8144-233d-4202-a624-21659d4965b7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Xunantunich Maya Pyramid and Barton Creek Cave canoeing combo 8h 9/10 2 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $195 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/xunantunich-maya-pyramid-and-barton-creek-cave-canoeing-combo.a1343352.activity-details?&rid=553248635975872433&location=Santa+Elena&swp=off) ![Barton Creek Cave Canoeing and Big Rock Falls Combo with Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1343345/bf8786f5-49f6-4008-bf32-04183ba8e996.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Barton Creek Cave Canoeing and Big Rock Falls Combo with Lunch 7h 10/10 5 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $175 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/barton-creek-cave-canoeing-and-big-rock-falls-combo-with-lunch.a1343345.activity-details?&rid=553248635975872433&location=Santa+Elena&swp=off) ### Wildlife & nature [See all 5 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635975872433&location=Santa+Elena&filter.categories=WildlifeNature) ![Xunantunich horseback riding tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2354272/73be210c-7671-4edc-a77d-5fb464949b30.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Xunantunich horseback riding tour 5h 10/10 29 Viator reviews $120 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/xunantunich-riding-tour.a2354272.activity-details?&rid=553248635975872433&location=Santa+Elena&swp=off) ![Horseback Ride to the Forgotten Jungle City](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1278118/b9982936-944d-48b3-b394-8b87e5c34c82.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Horseback Ride to the Forgotten Jungle City 8h 10/10 8 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $160 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/horseback-ride-to-the-forgotten-jungle-city.a1278118.activity-details?&rid=553248635975872433&location=Santa+Elena&swp=off) ![San Ignacio: Crystal Cave & Blue Hole National Park + Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4556998/4d12277f-3d4c-4dcf-96dc-8d2899b14990.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Ignacio: Crystal Cave & Blue Hole National Park + Lunch 10h 10/10 6 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $245 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/san-ignacio-crystal-cave-blue-hole-national-park-lunch.a4556998.activity-details?&rid=553248635975872433&location=Santa+Elena&swp=off) ![ATM cave Xpedition](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2354268/12116c32-8854-4753-8514-dba291f0fae5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### ATM cave Xpedition 8h 10/10 2 Viator reviews $165 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/farm-horseriding-xunantunich-cave-tubing-from-san-ignacio.a2354268.activity-details?&rid=553248635975872433&location=Santa+Elena&swp=off) ![Horseback Riding and Waterfall Tour from San 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[Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_553248635975872433) ## Recommended things to do in Santa Elena | Number of things to do | 112 | | ------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Share Shuttle from San Ignacio to Flores (Guatemala)](/things-to-do/share-shuttle-from-san-ignacio-to-flores-guatemala.a1343378.activity-details): $20 | | Top 5 things to do | [Belize Cave Tubing Adventure from San Ignacio](/things-to-do/belize-cave-tubing-adventure-from-san-ignacio.a1343078.activity-details)[Deluxe Cave Tubing combo Adventure](/things-to-do/deluxe-cave-tubing-combo-adventure.a45553226.activity-details)[From San Ignacio: Tikal Maya Site Day-Trip with Local Lunch](/things-to-do/from-san-ignacio-tikal-maya-site-day-trip-with-local-lunch.a4528068.activity-details)[Cave Tubing and Jungle Zip Lining Through Belize](/things-to-do/cave-tubing-and-jungle-zip-lining-through-belize.a1343093.activity-details)[Xunantunich Mayan Ruins Tour from San Ignacio](/things-to-do/xunantunich-mayan-ruins-tour-from-san-ignacio.a1343108.activity-details) | | Under $25 | [Share Shuttle from San Ignacio to Flores (Guatemala)](/things-to-do/share-shuttle-from-san-ignacio-to-flores-guatemala.a1343378.activity-details) | | With kids | [Cave Tubing and Jungle Zip Lining Through Belize](/things-to-do/cave-tubing-and-jungle-zip-lining-through-belize.a1343093.activity-details)[Xunantunich Mayan Ruins Tour from San Ignacio](/things-to-do/xunantunich-mayan-ruins-tour-from-san-ignacio.a1343108.activity-details)[San Ignacio: Cave Tubing with Lunch & Optional Zipline](/things-to-do/san-ignacio-cave-tubing-with-lunch-optional-zipline.a4595328.activity-details)[Xunantunich horseback riding tour](/things-to-do/xunantunich-riding-tour.a2354272.activity-details)[Full-Day Cave Tubing, Including a Picnic](/things-to-do/full-day-cave-tubing-including-a-picnic.a1343077.activity-details) | ## What to do in Santa Elena --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Santa Elena? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Santa Elena ![Maya pyramid ruin at 'Cahal Pech' in San Ignacio, Belize](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6070915/fa19b476-8e67-4b4e-ad3e-821cbd902a79.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cahal Pech Mayan Ruins 4.5/5(51 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.com/Cahal-Pech-Mayan-Ruins-San-Ignacio.d6070915.Vacation-Attraction) ![Colorful hammocks for sale in San Ignacio Saturday market](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621554118033/49bc3585-36d0-4821-935a-7feac0f59c65.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### San Ignacio Market 4/5(69 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.com/San-Ignacio-Market-San-Ignacio.d553248621554118033.Vacation-Attraction) ![5 Sisters](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621568180496/ff3559cc-4ff3-493b-8aaa-d850690eaf77.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Five Sisters Falls 5/5(6 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.com/Five-Sisters-Falls-San-Ignacio.d553248621568180496.Vacation-Attraction) ![Red Tropical Flower](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532964988/d332be43-35b6-4d35-995d-cd8fd79ba18f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Belize Botanic Gardens 4.5/5(8 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.com/Belize-Botanic-Gardens-San-Ignacio.d553248621532964988.Vacation-Attraction) ![Big Rock Falls - Belize](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635919971962/5453f8a2-acc4-4897-bbe0-9fe43d3c195c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Big Rock Waterfalls 5/5(6 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.com/Big-Rock-Waterfalls-San-Ignacio.d553248635919971962.Vacation-Attraction) ![Black Rock Falls](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975091285/d8787ac3-cf13-452b-bffe-adc74d07ef79.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Black-Rock-San-Ignacio.d553248635975091285.Vacation-Attraction) #### San Ignacio & Santa Elena House of Culture 4.5/5(3 reviews) You can browse the exhibits at San Ignacio & Santa Elena House of Culture, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to San Ignacio. You can seek out the local tours while in the area. [](https://expedia.com/San-Ignacio-Santa-Elena-House-Of-Culture-San-Ignacio.d553248621532964998.Vacation-Attraction) #### Green Iguana Conservation Project 4.5/5(19 reviews) Why not visit the native and exotic animals who call Green Iguana Conservation Project home during your trip to San Ignacio? You can seek out the local tours while in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Green-Iguana-Conservation-Project-San-Ignacio.d553248621532964996.Vacation-Attraction) #### Ajaw Chocolate & Crafts 4.5/5(6 reviews) You can take time to visit Ajaw Chocolate & Crafts during your travels to San Ignacio. You can seek out the local tours while in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Ajaw-Chocolate-Crafts-San-Ignacio.d553248635975091282.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Santa Elena ![🌿🥃](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/601562/85fd4d5d-9994-4036-a50e-86d99c154978.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### San Ignacio ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Santa Elena worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Santa Elena? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Santa Elena? ### Is three days enough to stay in Santa Elena? ### What are some activities to do in Santa Elena with kids? > - [Cave Tubing and Jungle Zip Lining Through Belize](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/cave-tubing-and-jungle-zip-lining-through-belize.a1343093.activity-details) > - [Xunantunich Mayan Ruins Tour from San Ignacio](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/xunantunich-mayan-ruins-tour-from-san-ignacio.a1343108.activity-details) > - [San Ignacio: Cave Tubing with Lunch & Optional Zipline](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/san-ignacio-cave-tubing-with-lunch-optional-zipline.a4595328.activity-details) > - [Xunantunich horseback riding tour](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/xunantunich-riding-tour.a2354272.activity-details) > - [Full-Day Cave Tubing, Including a Picnic](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/full-day-cave-tubing-including-a-picnic.a1343077.activity-details) ### What to do in Santa Elena for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Santa Elena? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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