San Ignacio

I left the beautiful island of Caye Caulker in the morning and started heading to San Ignacio after taking the ferry to Belize City, capital of the former British Honduras.
The chicken bus (public bus) to San Ignacio took about two hours, and it was a unique experience in itself. Locals will get off the bus at random stops and we'd shuffle around to find a seat before others jump in.

I only spent two days in San Ignacio, which is located closer to the Guatemalan border. The town has no shortage of tour operators, selling activities in the area. However I decided to get the local bus in the morning of the second day and head to the mayan ruins of Xunantunich. A much less touristy place and a beautiful view over the ruins and the Macal river.Read more