Cahal Pech Archaeological Site

San Ignacio, Belize

Category

Attraction

Type of Attraction

Archaeological Site, Landmark

District/Region

Cayo

Airport Shuttles

Water Taxi Tickets

Description

Highlights

San Ignacio Town
Nature
History
Hiking
Cahal Pech Museum

About Location

Cahal Pech Archaeological Site, also known as "Place of Ticks," is the only Mayan ruins located in San Ignacio town. Sitting at the top of a limestone hill, the eerie atmosphere of a once populated site can fascinate the minds of history lovers or intrigued visitors. Only a ten minute climb from uptown San Ignacio, you can also visit the museum that's on the same location.

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Whats Nearby

Recommended Hotels

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Aliana's Villas

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Private Riverside Villas

Aliana's is a vacation rental property located near San Ignacio, Cayo. Aliana's sits on a 50-acre farm and includes three private riverfront villas. ... more

Gold Standard Transportation is provided via Belize Ground Shuttle.
Relax on the banks of the Mopan river just outside your doorstep and enjoy bird watching or take a refreshing swim to cool off at your pleasure. We have canoes and floating tubes available. A popular guest activity is to float down the Mopan river from the village of Bullet Tree Falls. The float takes about two hours. You can spot monkeys and a variety of bird species along the river. We also have an outdoor grill and brick oven available for use by all guests.

Each unit includes air-conditioned bedrooms for your comfort. The property is filled with many tropical fruit trees that you can enjoy when in season, such as mangoes, breadfruit, plums, star fruit, and others. The property may be booked for private events subject to availability.

Gold Certified:

Yes

Area:

San Ignacio

Region:

Western Belize

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129

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Rolson Hotel

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Conveniently located a short walk from downtown San Ignacio, Rolson Hotel offers comfortable accommodations and free WiFi access.... more

The hotel is a 15-minute drive from the western border, a 10-minute drive from the Xunantunich Maya Site and a 10-minute walk from the Cahal Pech Archaeology Site. The Princess Casino and the Green Iguana Conservation Project are a few minutes' walk away.

The rooms offer a mini-fridge, cable TV, alarm clock and a safety deposit box. They also include coffee and a coffee maker, 2 water bottles and ironing facilities. The private bathroom has a shower and hairdryer.

The on-site Mexican restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner with a variety of local dishes. It also has a fully equipped bar with top shelf liquor, cocktails and beers.

Staff at Rolson Hotel's front desk can assist with massage services, laundry and tours. Transfers from and to the airports are available for an additional charge. There is free parking.

Phone Number:

+501 824-2730

Gold Certified:

Yes

Area:

San Ignacio

Region:

Western Belize

Wall Murals

Descendants of Corn Mural

The design in collaboration with artist Frank Tzib, illustrates the maize god, sitting on top of the head variant glyph. We intended to depict and honor the culinary tradition of many ... morehouseholds in San Ignacio.

Location:

San Ignacio

Artist(s):

Pablo Cambranes, Frank Tzib

District/Region:

Cayo

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