San Ignacio in 2 days

Trip at a glance

Your first day

Add your first day to see each day's date, weather, sunset and closing days.

Day 1: Cahal Pech, Xunantunich and the Macal River

Cahal Pech and the iguanas in the morning, lunch on Burns Avenue, Xunantunich by hand-cranked ferry, then sunset at the river bridge.

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8:30 AMCahal PechOpen from 6 or 6:30 AM, so come early for cool air and views over town. A 10-minute walk from the center.About 1 hour 45 min here
Non-resident adult: BZD 20 (about $10) · Buy online or at the site
Official fees: NICH Belize e-ticketing (ticketing.nichbelize.org)Last verified Nov 7, 2026
Walk about 10 min
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10:30 AMOptionalGreen Iguana Conservation ProjectMeet green iguanas at the San Ignacio Resort Hotel. Check the visiting hours with the hotel first.About 1 hour 15 min here
Ask at the hotel
Walk about 9 min
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12:00 PMBurns AvenueEat on San Ignacio's bustling main street; the cafes and restaurants make an easy lunch.About 2 hours here
Pay as you go
Taxi about 20 min to the Succotz ferry
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2:15 PMXunantunichCross the Mopan River on the hand-cranked ferry and see El Castillo, 130 feet high. The last pedestrian tour starts 90 min before closing.About 2 hours 45 min here
Non-resident adult: BZD 25 (about $12) · Buy online or at the site
Official fees: NICH Belize e-ticketing (ticketing.nichbelize.org)Last verified Nov 7, 2026
Taxi about 20 min
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5:15 PMHawkesworth BridgeWatch the light fade over the Macal River from the only suspension bridge in Belize; locals swim here.About 1 hour here
Free to visit
Walk about 4 min
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6:15 PMBurns AvenuePick a restaurant for dinner on the main street, which is known for its cafes.
Pay as you go

Before you go

Carry some cashShops and restaurants price in Belize dollars, fixed at 2 to 1 against the US dollar, and many places also take US dollars.
Wear grippy footwearThe archaeological sites and waterfall trails are rugged and often wet, so wear outdoor shoes and stay on the marked trails.
Know the ferry rulesAt the Xunantunich ferry, everyone gets out of the vehicle and horseback riders dismount before crossing.
Pack swimwearBig Rock Falls, Rio On Pools and the Macal River are all places to swim, so carry a swimsuit and a towel.
Eat before the Pine RidgeThe Mountain Pine Ridge has no towns, so carry water and snacks, and plan a late lunch in San Ignacio.

Where to stay for this plan

Stay in San Ignacio town: Cahal Pech and Burns Avenue are on foot, and every tour in this plan starts within an hour of it.

Hotels in San Ignacio

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