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San Ignacio

San Ignacio is a small town in the Cayo region of Belize, with around 25,000 citizens. San Ignacio, or Cayo as it is called, is on the Macal river, and makes a good and affordable base for exploration of the stunning regions around it, with plenty of day trips to be taken and several decent tour guides willing to take you. It is on the CA13 highway, 15 km from the border to Guatemala.

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  1. Eat

    Guava Limb

    Upscale restaurant at not so upscale prices. Fish, seafood, steak, pizzas and pasta and delicious cakes for dessert. Nice location next to a park with the tables on a veranda on the second floor.

    around B$20

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    Hodes Place

    Great for kids of all ages. Includes video games, air hockey, pool tables, playground (in a small orchard), jukebox, and a small casino. Try the burritos: they are big and cheap.

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    Ko Ox Han-Nah

    From the lamb quesadillas to the lamb curry to the omelettes, breakfast, lunch, and dinner are all covered here. They raise almost all of their own animals at their farm.

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    Maxim's Chinese Restaurant

    One of the best Chinese restaurants in San Ignacio. Menu including: delicious fried chicken (what they are known for) ranging from $5 and above, fried rice, chao-mein, chop-suey, and kun-pao.

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    Mincho's

    Mincho's is the fast food place of San Ignacio. They are only open for breakfast and lunch. They have all the Belizean fast food: tacos, burritos, salbutes, panades, and garnaches. They have the best fresh juice in San Ignacio, and it's only $1 per glass.

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    Pop's

    A small breakfast café on a side street. Many different breakfast options, most including scrambled eggs, delicious and cheap.

    around BZ$10

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    Serendib Restaurant

    Quite possibly the only Sri Lankan restaurant in Belize. Has an interesting guestbook.

    around B$20

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    Vivian's Café

    Vivian's Coffee and Ice Cream shop is great. Their coffee smoothies are always great to cool one off. Good ice cream too. All the local students go there, which is a good sign.

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    Martha's Kitchen

    Guesthouse and restaurant. A varied menu and good pizzas.

    around BZ$20