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
501-824-3101
$5US
7AM-4PM
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.
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 at 8AM and returns at 1PM and 4PM. For more information call 501-804-4500 or 501-824-3101.