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San Ignacio


International Airport Belize City to San Ignacio


Belize Ground Shuttle offers convenient, daily shared transportation between San Ignacio and Belize International Airport (BZE). Our modern vans provide a comfortable journey with amenities like free Wi-Fi, water, and air conditioning. We operate on a scheduled basis, departing from the airport at 12:00 PM, 2:45 PM, and either 4:30 PM or 5:30 PM. Your shuttle time will be assigned based on your flight arrival, and we understand that flight delays occur. Rest assured, we will accommodate schedule changes or wait for your arrival. Due to limited seating, advance booking is highly recommended.


Tikal Day Trip with Local Lunch from San Ignacio


Take a day trip from San Ignacio to the Mayan ruins of Tikal, located in the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Tikal National Park (Parque Nacional Tikal). A professional guide leads you on a tour of the famous archeological site, once inhabited by the pre-Columbian Mayan civilization. Step foot in the heart of the jungle and experience Guatemalan history, culture, and nature all in one day! Round-trip hotel transport, crossing the border from Belize, is included.


Share Shuttle: water taxi to San Ignacio Town


For an economical Belize City transfer, book this Shared-ride, door-to-door transportation service from Belize Water Taxi Belize City to your San Ignacio hotel. Enjoy a stress-free transfer to San Ignacio, an approximate 2-hour drive from Belize City. This easy and efficient Shared transfer picks you up from the water taxi Terminal and takes you directly to your San Ignacio hotel. For hotels outside of San Ignacio town, a surcharge applies.


Share Shuttle San Ignacio to water taxi


For a hassle-free departure transfer, book this economical, shared-ride, door-to-door transportation service from your hotel in San Ignacio to the Water taxi terminal in Belize City. This easy and efficient transfer picks you up curbside at your hotel and takes you directly to the Water taxi.


Xunantunich Mayan Ruins Tour from San Ignacio


Small groups for a personalized experience. Convenient pick up and drop off at your hotel within 20km of San Ignacio town. Xunantunich Maya Temple means “Maiden of the Rock," and it is located only 30 minutes south-west of San Ignacio Town, in the beautiful village of San Jose Succotz. This makes this site one of the most accessible Maya Temples in the area. To gain access to this magnificent site one must cross the Mopan River on a hand-cranked ferry. This is also a great place to pick up souvenirs and popular gift items like hand-made hammocks, slate carvings, jewelry, etc.


San Ignacio to Belize City International Airport


Belize Ground Shuttle offers daily shared shuttle service between San Ignacio and Belize International Airport (BZE). Our modern, air-conditioned vans provide comfortable transportation for all international travellers. Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi and water while relaxing on your journey. Spaces are limited, so be sure to book your seat early! For your convenience, we offer regularly scheduled departures. Please arrive at the airport at least two hours before your flight. Drop-off at the Belize City water taxi terminal or municipal airstrip is available upon request for an additional fee.


Belize Cave Tubing Adventure from San Ignacio


Hike through lush subtropical forest to remarkable limestone caves and hop on an inner tube for a cave-tubing journey downstream. Enjoy a swim in the refreshing cave waters and view sparkling formations through a series of caverns. You’ll learn about the geology and fascinating history of this Mayan underworld from your guide on an exciting Belize adventure you won’t forget! Hotel pickup and drop-off from San Ignacio Town are included in your 3-hour tour.


Exploring Cultural Heritage: San Ignacio Ruins & Wanda Mines


San Ignacio Miní stands as the best preserved Jesuit Mission of the 16th and 17th centuries throughout the Argentine territory. Around the main square, you find the Church, the “Casa de los Padres”, the cemetery, the houses and town hall. Native stones and large pieces of red sandstone were used to build San Ignacio city. The Wanda Mines is a great place especially known for its deposits of precious stones, turquoise, amethyst and rock crystal. Since 1976 they have become a tour for all those who come to these distances known as the Jungle region.


Share Shuttle from San Ignacio to Flores (Guatemala)


Share Shuttle bus transfer from Belize Water taxi to Flores Peten in Guatemala with air condition bus


Xunantunich and Cave Tubing Combo Tour from San Ignacio


An adventurous full day starts with a 15 minute drive from your hotel in San Ignacio to Xunantunich. After exploring & climbing El Castillo and rest of the Maya site you will then be driving (approx 1.5hrs) to 'Jaguar Paw' where you will enjoy lunch before getting your cave tubing gear before hiking (approx 20 – 30 mins depending on your pace) to the starting point of the cave tubing tour. Go cave tubing, through the crystalline water of this underground system and enjoy a relaxing tubing adventure.  (This tour may be affected by seasonal rains – flash floods, so your tour may be susceptible to changes only during extremely wet days) (lunch is sometimes home made packed lunch (especially for special dietary needs) OR lunch at a local restaurant at 'Jaguar Paw') Private tours can be arranged. Shared tours can be only 2 of you, if you are the only 2ppl for this tour date (rarely 6 or 8ppl) Families/groups larger than 5ppl automatically get private tour)


Cave tubing from San Ignacio


There are many places in the world that you can do caving, and tubing can be done anywhere there is water. But there are limited places in the world that you can cave tube.


Xunantunich & Cave Tubing Day Trip from San Ignacio


Travel back in time and experience what life was like in the city of Xunantunich, one of Belize’s most popular Mayan sites. This tour from San Ignacio takes you to San Jose Succotz, a Maya-Mestizo village located close to the Western Border and delivers you on an old-fashioned, hand-cranked ferryboat to the magnificent ruins deep in the Belizean rainforest. Admire astronomical carvings at El Castillo (The Castle) and sweeping views of the Belize River Valley and neighboring Melchor de Mencos, Guatemala once you’ve climbed the steep pyramid steps to the top! Hotel pickup and drop-off within San Ignacio Town are included.


San Ignacio to Water taxi & Belize International Airport or hotel


Prompt and reliable shared transfer service from San Ignacio to the Belize International airport, TZA municipal airport, Water taxi terminals or hotel in Belize city. A two hour drive in a clean, comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle accompanied by a knowledgeable and friendly Belizean driver/guide. This scenic drive will take you through the country starting in the rolling hills of Western Belize to the lowlands of Belize City and making your way through countless villages along the way.


Private River Kayaking & Picnic From San Ignacio


The Mopan River is one of the few places where you will be able to relax and enjoy an exciting tour at the same time.  It also one of the few rivers that has kept its name since the time of the Mayas until present time.


Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve from San Ignacio


Escape the heat of the lowlands and explore the nature reserve of the Mountain Pine Ridge. Discover where cool rivers flow through pristine forests and caves while waterfalls provide beauty and mystery.  Swim, hike, and relax in the natural scenery on an outing into the more remote areas of Cayo District. Here ancient ruins and ancient geology combine in a modern setting for an amazing experience in nature!


Xunantunich and Cahal Pech from San Ignacio


7:30am – 8am pickup from hotels in SAN IGNACIO Town for 2 great Maya sites: Cahal Pech & Xunantunich, unique places to get yourselves familiar with Maya history. Climb, explore and fascinate yourselves with extraordinary structures built by mysterious Mayan people who continue to captivate our full attention and never ending questions as to who, where and what happened to them. Let yourself be pampered by the cool jungle settings, towering structures, let the Maya land whisper to you many of its secrets through your knowledgeable local guide, let time come to a standstill, while you admire breathtaking views of the forest-covered neighboring sites of Actuncan and San Lorenzo Valley before enjoying lunch at a local Restaurant. TOUR STARTS from SAN IGNACIO town UNLESS arrangements are made with local provider PRIOR to tour date. SPECIAL DIETS or ALLERGIES must be informed at time of booking.  EXTRA FEE (payable cash at pickup time) for any pickups & drop offs OUTSIDE SAN IGNACIO TOWN.


Jesuit Ruins of San Ignacio and Wanda Precious Stone Mine


On this tour you will make a route through the Argentine missionary region. Visit an active gemstone mine in the morning and the majestic 15th-century Jesuit construction in one day with us. Discover the alternative scenario that takes you to a historic adventure in the province of Missiones. The Ruins of San Ignacio, considered a UNESCO heritage site, invites you to travel in time to learn more about the Jesuit missions and their urban organization. On the same day, you will meet and have the opportunity to enter the tunnels of a precious stone mine that is still in operation, and see closely the process of formation and extraction of precious stones.


San Ignacio (Cayo) – Hopkins/Dangriga PRIVATE SHUTTLE


Untame Belize specializes in punctuality and reliability and charges a fixed price for each route, meaning you can save a lot of money, especially if you’re traveling in bigger groups. Although flying domestically is slightly faster, it is also much, much more expensive. Every driver working for Untame Belize has years of experience, has passed an advanced course in defensive driving, and is a true professional.


Mountain Pine Ridge Tour from San Ignacio


Is one of the oldest areas of Central America; after the plate tectonic moved pushing up the magma, metamorphic change to granite rising from the sea. The mountain was exposed to weather creating a series of waterfalls, streams, and rivers. Researchers have found rocks that date 340 million old, the oldest rock of Central America with one of the tallest waterfalls over a 1000 ft high. Mountain Pine Ridge was Rio-Firo-Cave one of the first mountains to emerge from the sea several waterfalls, creeks, and rivers were formed to create Belize's two biggest watersheds, The Sibun River and the Macal and Belize River. The area being so big allows us to visit three of the most impressive destinations Rio Frio Cave, Rio On Pool, and Big Rock Falls.


Excursion to San Ignacio and Minas de Wanda


Discover the fascinating Wanda Mines. Explore tunnels filled with semi-precious stones such as amethysts and topaz. Learn about gem mining. Then travel back in time. Visit the stunning Ruins of San Ignacio. A Jesuit site declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A unique adventure that combines history and nature.