Tour Description
Come experience the daily life of our “Cayo people” and enjoy what our culture is famous for – lots of smiles and great local food! Every Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday the local San Ignacio market comes alive with an exciting array of sounds, flavors, and colors. San Ignacio Market day is the day when it seems like the whole community comes to town to catch up with each other and get the best of the local produce and of course the latest gossip. In addition to the fresh fruits, grains, and vegetables; there are dried fruits, homemade cereals, Mayan herbal remedies, tropical plants, arts and crafts, clothing, and lots of local foodstuffs contributing to make for a melodious blend of the Maya, Creole, Mestizo, and Mennonite cultural boiling pot. Your Cayo Adventure guide will allow you to wander through the market at your own pace and answer your questions about the various local produce that you see. You may even try some coconut water or sample a tasty mango (depending on the season), or perhaps even sit down and enjoy some warm popusas amidst the chatter and laughter of the friendly market. It’s an experience you won’t want to miss.
The local market is offered as part of the San Ignacio Town Cultural tour and is combined with a tour of Cahal Pech ruins, a Maya Chocolate Making Demonstration, and a visit to the local Green Iguana Hatchery. The tour also offers you a perfect opportunity to shop for lovely Belize gifts and souvenirs in San Ignacio. Lunch will be at one of the local Belizean restaurants.
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