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Belgium, Belgium
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Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala
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Lake Atitlán, Guatemala
Santa Cruz itself isn’t big. It’s located on a hillside, so if you want to walk
anywhere other than your hostel, you’ll need to trek uphill (the ATM is up
there, and it’s a killer to reach).
However, it’s a good starting point to hike to Jaibalito or San Marcos, as well
as some of the surrounding waterfalls.
Most of the people living in Santa Cruz are locals, so there’s definitely a more
authentic vibe here than some of the larger towns.
We loved our accommodation in Santa Cruz, but as a town, we preferred travelling
elsewhere for the atmosphere.
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Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala
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Acatenango Volcano Trailhead, Guatemala
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Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala
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Flores, Guatemala
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San Ignacio, Belize
If you’re hiring a car in San Ignacio, we used Matus Car Rental. We had a great
experience with them, found the owner to be super helpful and loved our 4×4. If
they don’t have availability, there is also Caye Auto Rentals.
Prices for car rentals in San Ignacio start at $65 (USD) per day.
* Green Iguana Conservation Project
Tours are run daily from 8 am-4 pm, and tickets cost around
Burns Avenue is a pedestrian road, where most of the action is, and there is a
small central park too. The San Ignacio Market is a hive of activity, especially
on Saturdays when vendors from all over the district come to sell their produce
and wares. Be sure to also wander along the Macal River and check out the two
swing bridges, the Twin-Towns Bridge and the Hawkesworth Bridge.
$12 USD per person.
- Mayan Ruins at Xunantunich
- Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM) Caves
- Green Iguana Conservation Project
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Placencia, Belize
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Hopkins, Belize
- Antelope Falls Swimming Pool
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Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary Parking, Belize
- Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary
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Caye Caulker, Belize
On your first full day in Belize, you’ll spend the day
exploring the island and having all the quintessential Caye Caulker
experiences! We would recommend organising a bicycle for today, your
accommodation should be able to assist with this.
The first stop on today’s Belize itinerary is Ice &
Beans. This beachfront café is an island institution, with colourful tables and
hammocks set right on the water. Grab a coffee and a bagel, and fuel up for the
day.
The best thing to do on Caye Caulker is to ride your bicycle
around aimlessly. There are so many gorgeous streets, palm-lined beaches,
colourful buildings and perfect photo shots to discover. For lunch, you can’t
miss the beachfront BBQs lined up along the main street.
When the water is calling your name, head to The Split, a
deep channel that divides Caye Caulker into two islands. Home to the popular
beach bar The Lazy Lizard, this area is the best place to swim on the island
and has great vibes to hang out for an afternoon.
End your day at the Iguana Reef Inn, a nice hotel with a
popular beach bar. This is where you will find the giant stingrays that swim
right up to the shallows. Each day around sunset the owner feeds them scraps
from the day’s catch, and you can have the unique experience of a stingray
gliding right over your feet!
Spend your afternoon taking it easy and relaxing. There are so many gorgeous
places around the island to laze in a hammock or on the sand. There is a small,
free beach in front of Sophie’s Guest House. Otherwise, the entire front side of
the island is lined with hammocks and lounges.
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Belize City, Belize
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Belgium, Belgium