Adventure & Culture Near Our Vacation Rental
Take a short walk to the top of the Mayan mound across the house for stunning views of the Macal River during the day and serene stargazing around a bonfire at night. Our closest neighbor is the renowned Mystic River Resort, where you can reserve dining and spa services. Also nearby are the Macaw Bank Jungle Lodge and Inn The Bush Eco Resort, ensuring that your stay remains private with tranquil nights. Many things to do in Cayo, Belize!
Self Driven Attractions
Drive with caution! Always carry a VALID DRIVER’s LICENSE. The nearest gas station is 20 minutes in Santa Elena.
- Green Hills Butterfly Farm
- Rio Frio Caves
- Big Rock Falls
- Rio Hon Pools / Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve
- 1000ft Waterfall
- Sak Tunich Gallery
- Belize Botanical Gardens
- Belize Raptor Center
- Iguana Sanctuary at San Ignacio Hotel
- Ostrich Farm
- San Ignacio Market Day (Tues & Sat)
- Oxmul Coffee - Tree To Cup & Bird Watcing
Guided Tours
Kindly inquire about the details of these activities, cost, and availability. We are always willing to help.
- Kayaking
- Bird Watching
- Nature Trails
- Xunantunich Mayan Ruin
- Caracol Mayan Ruin
- ATM Caves
- Waterfall Pontoon Tour
- Tikal
- Horseback Riding
- ATV Tours
- Barton Creek & Cave Canoeing
Nearby Dining
All numbers are stored in the cellular phone provided. Call/text for free, and use Google Maps for precise location when connected to the internet.
Carm's Deli
BREAKFAST / LUNCH / DINNER. Try their stuffed Fry Jacks! Serve late breakfast, baked local treats. Tel: 631-0691. Cristo Rey Village, 10 min drive.
The Malfunction Junction
LATE LUNCH / AFTERNOON SNACK. Hot dogs and Burgers. Local bar hangout. Say hello to Barefoot Skinny (Tim) and Swamp Queen (Mrs. Anne). San Antonio Junction, 10 min drive.
Mystic River Resort
NEXT DOOR - (Reservations Required). Pizza Bar: Friday - Sunday nights. BREAKFAST / LUNCH / DINNER. River View. Tel: 671-4101.
The Bluffs
LUNCH / DINNER / BAR. Great steaks, fun ambiance, darts, occasional live music. Tel: 668-0749. Cristo Rey Road, 15 min drive. (For fresh cage free eggs, support Lyman - 9 year old entrepreneur by ordering through 674-7715 and pick up at bar)
UPE-NAI LIVING MAYA IMMERSION
RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED. Cooking classes, authentic Mayan food. Tel: 600-3447/638-7046. San Antonio Village, 8 min drive.
D FAMILY RESTAURANT
BREAKFAST / LUNCH / DINNER. Tel: 654-0049. 6 min drive.
Within Town Limits
All numbers are stored in the cellular phone provided. Call/text for free, and use Google Maps for precise location when connected to the internet.
TOLACCA SMOKE HOUSE
DINNER ONLY. Smoked meats and steaks. Tel: 611-4499. Santa Elena Junction, 20 mins drive.
3 SISTERS RIVER ISLAND
RIVER VIEW, CHILL BAR. AFTERNOON / EVENING SNACK. Take your fishing rod or hand line and test your luck! Say hello to Mrs Betty and husband. Just pass Santa Elena Round About, 2nd Exit. 25 min drive.
BOOZE AND BRANCHES
LUNCH / DINNER / BAR. Occasional live music. Tel: 601-3120. Town, 25 min drive.
WINE SMITH
CASUAL AFTERNOON / DINNER. Wine tasing, Charcuterie Platters. Town, 30 min drive.
WINE HOUSE
INDOORS / DINNER ONLY. Steaks, Charcuterie. Town, 30 min drive.
GUAVA LIMB CAFE
LUNCH / DINNER - FINE DINING. Reservation recommended. Tel: 824-4937 (must call regular for landlines. No WhatsApp, so make reservation when in area with regular signal) Burns Avenue, 30 min drive.
RUNNING W RESTAURANT
At the San Ignacio Hotel. LUNCH / DINNER / NIGHT BAR / LOUNGE. Casino next door. Iguana santuary in daytime.
KO-OH HAN NAH
BREAKFAST / LUNCH / DINNER. Restaurant and Meat Shop, cultural food. Town Center, 25 min drive.
POPS RESTAURANT
ICONIC Breakfast all day! Town Center, 25 min drive.
3 SENSES RESTAURANT
FINE DINE DINNER ONLY. Chic Lounge, Reservations Recommended. Bullet Tree, 35 - 40 min drive.
VOLSTRIOUS FARM TO TABLE/OSTRICH FARM
Have you ever tasted ostrich meat? This is the place to visit! Tel: 628-1758,