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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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Cahal Pech Village Resort

Cahal Pech Village Resort

3 out of 5
Cahal Pech Hill San Ignacio
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! (605 reviews)
Amazing hilltop resort, they will book tours or all tour companies also pickup on request. Three pools and outdoor cabanas. Long hill walk up/down to get here but supermarkets and restaurants at foot of hill. Town centre is walkable but up/down hills each way. Not all cabins have a wifi router and ...

Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026

Cahal Pech Village Resort
Falling Leaves Lodge

Falling Leaves Lodge

4 out of 5
2 W Young Ford Drive San Ignacio Cayo District
Book a stay at this spa hotel in San Ignacio. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (189 reviews)
We had a great stay. Friendly staff. They were very welcoming, showed around property. Added a new single bed for our infant. Gave us a complementary upgrade. Nice property close to attractions.

Reviewed on Feb 13, 2026

Falling Leaves Lodge
Cassia Hill Resort

Cassia Hill Resort

3 out of 5
Mile 68 George Price Western Highway San Ignacio Cayo
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (139 reviews)
Courteous staff

Reviewed on Feb 7, 2026

Cassia Hill Resort
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Santa Cruz Cabins

Santa Cruz Cabins

3 out of 5
16 San Leopoldo Street San Ignacio Cayo District
Stay at this cabin in San Ignacio. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions San Ignacio Market and San Ignacio & Santa Elena ...
10/10 Exceptional! (23 reviews)
Wonderful hosts, beautiful cabins, and gracious hosts. We poked a tour to Tikal, but wish we would have stayed one more day just to enjoy the cabin.

Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026

Santa Cruz Cabins
Aliana's Villas - Private Farm Home on the River (Gold Standard Certified)

Aliana's Villas - Private Farm Home on the River (Gold Standard Certified)

San Ignacio Cayo
Stay at this vacation home in San Ignacio. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Masewal Forest Garden Medicinal Trail and Branch ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)
Great stay, Liz and the rest of the team really went out there way to insure our well being and comfortable stay. Thank you so much for all your help Liz, until next time.

Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026

Aliana's Villas - Private Farm Home on the River (Gold Standard Certified)
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
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Reviews of San Ignacio

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Top Destination
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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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