San Ignacio is located in western Belize and lives beside its twin town of Santa Elena. Both towns are connected by the only suspension bridge in the country called Hawksworth Bridge. The town is best known for its adventure activities ranging from kayaking to cave exploration.
Getting to San Ignacio is common given the frequent daily public transportation. The bus trip gives a good feel of the local western Belizean culture. But if you would like the ability to take pitstops along the highway, a shuttle service can be a good choice for you and your family.
A private transfer service gives you and your friends a few benefits including:
- comfort of having pitstops for restroom or food
- privacy for you and your group
- ability to customize your trip and stop at any time
- social distancing compared to public bus
- personalized service from a local guide
The road to San Ignacio is surrounded by lush green views especially during the rainy season. Given its proximity to the Mountain Pine Ridge Reserve, the highway will have entertaining rises and dips.
San Ignacio should be your home base if you decide to explore the region. It has a wide range of accommodation and plenty of restaurants for all budgets. The famous ATM tour is one of the top cave tours in the world and it is just 45 minutes away from town.
Activities in the region are plentiful including hiking, horse-back riding, birding, kayaking, archeology. Some other popular attractions in the region include Caracol Archeological Site, Mountain Pine Ridge Reserve and Xunantunich Mayan Ruin. All these are just a drive away from town.
