The Cayo District Travel Guide
- Overview
- Places to Explore
- Sights
- Restaurants
- Hotels
- Shopping
- Travel Tips
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- Fodor's Choice
- Deals
- Spanish Phrases
- Guidebooks
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Photo: Demian Solano, Belize Tourist Board
When the first jungle lodges opened in the early 1980s in the Cayo, few thought this wild area would become a tourist magnet. The mountainous region was too remote. Roads were bad. Restaurants were few. What would visitors do, besides visit cattle ranches and orange groves? After three decades of thoughtful development, and remarkable growth in lodging, restaurants, and other infrastructure, more than half of those touring Belize visit the Cayo during their trip, making this the country's second most popular destination after Ambergris Caye.
The Cayo District Hotels
In the Cayo you have two very different choices in accommodations: jungle lodges and regular hotels. Jungle lodges, regardless of price or amenities, offer...read more
The Cayo District Restaurants
San Ignacio is the culinary center of the Cayo, with close to 20 restaurants. Most are small spots, with only a few tables. Restaurants offer Indian, French...read more
Things To Do in The Cayo District
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in The Cayo District
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The Cayo District Experiences
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National Parks and Reserves. About 60% of the Cayo District is national parks and reserves. Good news if you like hiking, birding, wildlife spotting... Read more
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A rather plain looking palm leaf has become a big-money target for poachers in Belize—and a huge problem for the Forestry Department. The... Read more
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Trip Ideas & Itineraries
Looking to indulge in a spring break escape, minus the throngs of drunken college kids and $3 tequila... Read more
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Practical Travel Tips
During the off-season (May–November) in Belize, lodging properties often have walk-in rates tha... Read more
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Practical Travel Tips, Trip Ideas & Itineraries
A night dive at Shark-Ray Alley in Belize is a special treat due to this biological event.... Read more
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