Exploring San Ignacio, Belize

During our week-long getaway to Belize, we spent half our time in the Cayo District, exploring in and around San Ignacio. I really enjoyed this portion of our trip - the people, the jungle, the activities, the food! Here are a few of the highlights from our day in downtown San Ignacio, including things to …

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Belize ATM Tour: What to Know

One of the highlights of our trip to Belize was exploring Actun Tunichil Muknal, the Maya archaeological site known locally as ATM. While there were many different cave excursions available throughout the Cayo District, the ATM tour was situated in the 'extreme adventure' category in our hotel's caving options and there was no question this …

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Belize History: Visiting Maya Sites

During our time in San Ignacio, Belize, we wanted to learn more about the Maya people and their culture. One of the top things to do in the Cayo District is visit one of the Maya sites (not referred to as ruins, I learned). The only issue is that there are so many to choose …

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