Cayo district is the central inland region of Belize. It is the largest district in Belize.

Cities

  • San Ignacio - district capital
  • Belmopan - national capital
  • Benque Viejo del Carmen - ethnic Mayan town, near Guatemalan border and Xunantunich ruins
  • Roaring Creek - multicultural village
  • San Antonio Cayo - ethnic Mayan village
  • Spanish Lookout - German-speaking Mennonite community

Other destinations

Culture and History

Talk

As with the rest of Belize, English is the official language, but as Cayo is the main entry-exit point for Guatemala you should expect a higher proportion of Spanish speakers here.

Travel to Cayo - Visa Requirements

The Western Highway cuts through the middle of Cayo, running from the Guatemalan border in the west all the way to Belize City in the east, via Belmopan. The Hummingbird Highway links Belmopan with Dangriga in Stann Creek.

Tours and Getting around Cayo

Cayo tourist attractions and sightseeing

Itineraries

Cayo city tours

Cayo is mostly about the jungle experience, but there are also historical and cultural attractions. Visit Mayan ruins at Cahal Pech, Xunantunich, or Caracol. Go caving. Experience the rainforest, watching birds, mammals and insects, at one of the many lodges. Tube down the rivers. See the canopy on a zip line tour. Go horseback riding on a jungle trail. Go to the Saturday market in San Ignacio.

  • Belize Botanic Gardens, 9 miles outside of San Ignacio(Follow the western highway towards guatemala. About 4 miles down there is a sign on the right hand side, turn at this sign and follow the dirt road for 4 miles until you arrive.), ☎ 501-824-3101. 7AM-4PM. Belize Botanic Garden's is Belize's only botanic gardens. It is home to a large collection of native orchids, palms, medicinal plants, etc. There is a shuttle which leaves San Ignacio @ 8:00AM and returns at 1:00 and 4:00PM. For more information call 501-804-4500 or 501-824-3101.$5US.  

Cayo Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive

Cayo nightlife, bars, clubs and pubs

Get out

Destinations in Cayo:

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