Tourist Belize

Tourist destination in Belize

In the "western part of Belize, you will find Cayo District", located in approximately 2,000 square miles of succulent landscape. This area displays an incredible wealth of attractions and activities for tourists and is also the gateway to Guatemala and the incredible ruins of Tikal.


"Mountain Pine Ridge is often called the main attraction of the area", but Cayo District also includes many great Mayan ruins, villages like San Ignacio and Santa Elena, "Benque old border and the town between the Rio Mopan and Macal River scenic.

Cayo District in Belize



Cayo District in BelizeSolamente 90 minutes by road from Belize City (70 miles) will bring it to San Ignacio, the main town in Cayo District and the second largest metropolitan area in the country.


"San Ignacio, which is built on seven hills, has a population of 6,000 people and includes Mestizo", Creole, Maya, Guatemalan, Lebanese, Mennonites and other cultures. Both English and Spanish are spoken in this part of the country.

The Mountain Pine Ridge "Reservation beauty is complemented" by a mountain rivers, waterfalls and caves the most beautiful flora and fauna. This book is the only pine forest in all of Central America and the oldest park in Belize. Many nature trails and impressive destinations make Mountain Pine Ridge ideal for walking, horse riding, while many rivers that surround the place are perfect for canoeing or kayaking. 

Above all, the book is a wonderful place to enjoy nature and watch birds and other wildlife, and their incredible natural wonders. There are numerous waterfalls in Cayo District. The highest waterfall in Belize and throughout Central America is the Hidden Valley waterfall (also called Thousand Foot Falls waterfall or thousand feet), a spectacular waterfall that drops about 1,500 feet down the mountain. 

Among other waterfalls can be mentioned: Butterfly Falls (butterfly waterfalls), located on the property of Hotel Hidden Valley Inn; Five Sisters Falls (Niagara five sisters); and Big Rock Falls (Niagara large stone). Cayo District in BelizeCayo District offers many fine hotels, categorized for all the needs and interests, each with its own personality and most are in attractive locations. Although you can rely on transfers and transportation provided by the hotel, for greater mobility and flexibility we recommend renting a car, which should be a 4X4 because all roads in Mountain Pine Ridge are unpaved. All hotels offer guided to different sites including nature trails, jungle tours and caving tours.
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