Fun Facts
- 🦥 San Ignacio has close proximity to top attractions like ATM Cave
- 🇬🇹 The Guatemalan border is located only 30 mins away by car
- 🛖 Top eco & jungle lodges are located in the Cayo District
- 🗿 Caracol, the largest Mayan Ruin is located 2 hrs from town
- 🛶 Hawksworth Bridge is Belize's only drivable suspension bridge
When To Visit
The best weather is enjoyed between October & June. There's also an annual Birding Festival in October.
Nearby Attractions
Xunantunich 
ATM Cave Cahal Pech 
Mountain Pine Ridge Barton Creek Cave
How To Get To San Ignacio
Three ways of getting to San Ignacio are by bus, shuttle and car. The cheapest way is by bus while traveling by car is the most convenient way of exploring the area.
International Airport To San Ignacio 🚌
PGIA Airport → Belize City → Belmopan → San Ignacio
- From the International Airport (PGIA), you can take a taxi ride to the main bus terminal in Belize City. Please note that the price is per group and not per person.
30 Mins
$30.00 USD
- From Belize City, take one of the San Ignacio buses. The bus trip will take you through Belmopan then your final stop is at the San Ignacio Bus Terminal (C.W.C Bus Stop).
2.5 Hours
$6.00 USD
- Read Getting from Belize Airport to Belize City for a backpacker-friendly transport option.
International Airport To San Ignacio 🚐
PGIA Airport → San Ignacio
- Shuttle companies are available at the airport but you can also pre-book online.
- While shuttles can be affordable, most of the companies have 2-6 persons minimum per shuttle. So, in reality, the shuttle service would be $160.00 USD to confirm booking with a minimum of 2 persons in most cases.
International Airport To San Ignacio 🚗
PGIA Airport → San Ignacio
- Car rental companies are available at the PGIA Airport and range from $35.00–$75.00 USD. Keep in mind that gas prices in Belize range from $6.00–$7.00 per gallon (~3.8L).
- From PGIA Airport, you can now take a new Airport road down south instead of passing through Belize City (Shown on map link).
- Then you can take the George Price Highway all the way to San Ignacio Town.
Frequent Questions
How long do I need in San Ignacio?
Packed with adventure activities like cave tours, national parks and Mayan ruins, it's worth making San Ignacio a base for three days.
When is the best time to visit San Ignacio?
High season (tourism peak) is between October & June which is when the weather is best. Avoid this period if you don't like crowds.
Is San Ignacio safe?
Because San Ignacio is considered a touristy area, it is safe for tourists to move around during the day. Walk around with caution at night given it's a larger town.
Where is San Ignacio in Belize?
San Ignacio is located in Western Belize just two hours away from the Belize Airport by car.
How do I get from Belize Airport to San Ignacio?
From the Belize airport, take a taxi to Belize City. From Belize City take a bus or shuttle to San Ignacio Town.
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