Description
Discover the charm, culture, and history of San Ignacio with our San Ignacio Day Tour. With pickup from Casa Maruka at 7:50 AM, you’ll enjoy a memorable half‑day adventure led by licensed local guides.
Itinerary
- 7:50 AM – Pickup at Casa Maruka: Begin your day with roundtrip transportation directly from Casa Maruka.
- 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM: San Ignacio Town Market: Stroll through the bustling local farmer’s market, where farmers, artisans, and food vendors showcase Belize’s freshest produce, handmade crafts, and traditional cuisine.
- 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM: Green Iguana Conservation Project: Visit the San Ignacio Resort Hotel to learn about conservation efforts for the threatened Green Iguana. Discover the incubation, hatching, and rearing process, and see how the Adopt‑an‑Iguana program supports education and scholarships for local children.
- 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Ajaw Chocolate Making Tour: Experience traditional Mayan hands-on chocolate-making at Ajaw Chocolate. Participate in a full-hour session of stone grinding organic cacao beans, mixing the paste into a chocolate drink, and adding spices, just like the ancient Maya consumed.
Optional Add‑On: Cahal Pech Maya Ruins (+$30 per person)
Extend the day with a guided tour of the Cahal Pech Maya Ruins. Explore plazas, temples, and ceremonial courts surrounded by tropical scenery. This 2- hour add-on option includes a guided tour, providing historical insights into the Maya culture.
📌 What’s Included
- Licensed Guide
- Roundtrip Transportation
- Entry fees for listed activities
🕒 Pickup Time
7:50 AM
⏳ Duration
Approximately 4 – 4.5 hours
Pricing
- $80 USD per person (half‑day tour)
- +$30 USD per person (Cahal Pech add‑on)
