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Home/Destinations/San Ignacio/San Ignacio Maya ruins
Maya ruins · San Ignacio itinerary

San Ignacio Maya Ruins: The Best Itinerary

San Ignacio is surrounded by Maya sites. Here is how to explore them — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Xunantunich
  2. 2Caracol
  3. 3Tikal
  4. 4Temples

Xunantunich

The jungle temple.

Caracol

Belize’s largest site.

Tikal

Guatemala’s great city.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in San Ignacio — prices per person.

San Ignacio Maya ruins — FAQ

What Maya ruins are near San Ignacio?
Xunantunich, Caracol and Tikal in Guatemala.
Which is the biggest?
Caracol in Belize; Tikal is the grandest overall.
Can you climb the temples?
Yes — at Xunantunich and Caracol you can climb.

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Xunantunich and Cahal Pech from San Ignacio
San Ignacio
Xunantunich and Cahal Pech from San Ignacio
5.0(35)·5–6 hours
from$165/ person
via Viator
Explore Caracol Maya Ruins, plus + Rio Frio Cave & Rio On Pools
San Ignacio
Explore Caracol Maya Ruins, plus + Rio Frio Cave & Rio On Pools
5.0(34)·9 hours
from$135/ person
via Viator
Tikal Full Day with Dedicated Exploration of the Archaeological Monuments.
San Ignacio
Tikal Full Day with Dedicated Exploration of the Archaeological Monuments.
5.0(78)·4h 30min
from$85/ person
via Viator
Private Caracol Package | Discover the World of the Ancient Maya
San Ignacio
Private Caracol Package | Discover the World of the Ancient Maya
5.0(19)·8–9 hours
from$180/ person
via Viator
Day Trip To Crystal Cave and Blue Hole National Park
San Ignacio
Day Trip To Crystal Cave and Blue Hole National Park
5.0(20)·8 hours
from$150/ person
via Viator
7:30am Jungle Farm trail Ride plus Xunantunich adventure
San Ignacio
7:30am Jungle Farm trail Ride plus Xunantunich adventure
5.0(29)·3–5 hours
from$145/ person
via Viator
Small group Caracol Tour from San Ignacio
San Ignacio
Small group Caracol Tour from San Ignacio
5.0(12)·9–11 hours
from$140/ person
via Viator
Tikal SUNSET, Archeological focus and Wildlife Spotting Tour (South and East)
San Ignacio
Tikal SUNSET, Archeological focus and Wildlife Spotting Tour (South and East)
5.0(198)·6 hours
from$91/ person
via Viator