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Experience the best of San Ignacio: explore the vibrant farmer's market, make traditional Maya chocolate by hand, meet green iguanas at a conservation project, with optional visit to Cahal Pech Ruins.

Highlights

• Explore the San Ignacio Farmer's Market with its fresh produce and local crafts
• Meet green iguanas and learn about Belizean conservation efforts
• Make traditional Maya chocolate by hand at Ajaw Chocolate Workshop
• Discover the flavors and culture of Belize with the help of your guide
• Optional add-on: Guided tour of ancient Cahal Pech Maya Ruins

Description

Discover the heart of San Ignacio through authentic local experiences on this immersive cultural tour. From the vibrant farmer's market to hands-on Maya chocolate making, you'll experience the best this charming Belizean town has to offer. Choose between a half-day adventure or extend to a full day with ancient Maya ruins. What to Expect Your morning begins at San Ignacio's bustling farmer's market, where locals gather to sell fresh tropical fruits, vegetables, handmade crafts and souvenirs, and traditional Belizean foods. Your guide will introduce you to vendors and help you discover the flavors and culture of Belize. Fridays and Saturdays offer the best market experience with the most vendors and variety. Next, visit the Green Iguana Conservation Project at San Ignacio Resort Hotel. Learn how this program protects threatened green iguanas through breeding and education initiatives. See iguanas up close as you discover their incubation, hatching, and rearing process. The Adopt-an-Iguana program also supports education and scholarships for local children. The next highlight of your tour is a hands-on chocolate-making experience at Ajaw Chocolate. Using traditional Maya techniques passed down through generations, you'll grind organic cacao beans on a stone metate, mix the paste into a rich chocolate drink, and add spices just as the ancient Maya did centuries ago. This full hour of hands-on learning gives you an authentic taste of Maya culinary traditions. Tour Options Choose the half-day tour to experience the market, chocolate-making, and iguana conservation project, with an optional add-on for nearby Cahal Pech ruins. Perched on a hilltop overlooking San Ignacio, this ancient ceremonial center features temples, plazas, and ball courts surrounded by jungle. Or select the full-day option, which includes the market, chocolate-making, and iguana conservation project plus a guided tour of Xunantunich Maya Ruins—one of Belize's most spectacular archaeological sites featuring El Castillo temple with breathtaking views across the Cayo Valley.

Includes

Visit and tour of San Ignacio Farmer's Market Green Iguana Conservation Project visit and tour Hands-on chocolate-making session Optional Cahal Pech Maya Ruins tour Local lunch included with full-day option Licensed local guide Transportation between all sites All entry fees for listed activities

Important Information

• Tour operates Fridays and Saturdays only for the best market experience. It's recommended to bring cash in US dollars or Belize dollars for optional purchases at the market. Wear comfortable walking shoes as you'll be on your feet exploring multiple sites. Tours are led by licensed local guides who know San Ignacio intimately.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund