In the town of Benque Viejo del Carmen you can walk there from Xunantunich you will find a burgeoning tourism industry that includes a variety of river and jungle adventures, stunning Mayan archeological ruins, horseback riding excursions, bird and wildlife watching and more. Otherwise Xunantunich makes a good halfday trip from San Ignacio. Consider spending the day and night relaxing in Benque before heading to Guatemala and Tikal.
Benque Guest House
The new Benque Guest House, located in the quaint little border town of Benque Viejo del Carmen, welcomes you to a world of tropical wonder. Built in 2008, this eco-friendly guest house offers all the comforts of home and business, great food, fun, character-rich conversation and a sense of community. ==Get out== *Guatemala and Tikal. Getting across the border is quite the experience. *To return to San Ignacio, simply catch any bus from the other side of the street. They will all head to San Ignacio.