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  San Ignacio Cayo - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
San Ignacio is a town in the west of the nation of Belize; it is capital of Belize's Cayo District.
San Ignacio is on the banks of the Macal River, a branch of the Belize River, about 72 miles (115 kilometres) west of Belize City and 22 miles (35 km) from Belmopan.
Although San Ignacio is not as popular with tourists as Belize City or Belmopan, the ancient Maya ruins of Xunantunich and Cahal Pech, and the cave Actun Tunichil Muknal, are nearby.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/San_Ignacio_Cayo   (278 words)

  
 NationMaster - Encyclopedia: San Ignacio Cayo   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
San Ignacio Cayo is on the banks of the Macal River, a branch of the Belize River, about 72 miles (115 kilometres) west of Belize City and 22 miles (35 km) from Belmopan.
San Ignacio is not exactly a tourist spot like Belize City or Belmopan, but it has its share of inns and resorts, ranging in price from $15 USD to $200 USD nightly.
San Ignacio is not the place to go for the standard tourist, but for ecotourism and ruins-climbing, it is hard to beat.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/San-Ignacio-Cayo   (1127 words)

  
 Cayo District   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
The Cayo District is a district in the west of the nation of Belize.
The District capital is the town of San Ignacio Cayo.
Also in the Cayo District are the Belizian national capital of Belmopan, the town of Benque Viejo del Carmen, the villages of San Antonio Cayo Valley of Peace, St.
www.serebella.com /encyclopedia/article-Cayo_District.html   (242 words)

  
 NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Districts of Belize   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
San Pedro Town is a town in the Belize District of the nation of Belize, Central America.
San Estevan is a town in the Orange Walk District of the nation of Belize.
San Pablo is a town in the Orange Walk District of the nation of Belize, with a population of 926 people according to the 2000 census.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Districts-of-Belize   (1140 words)

  
 You Better Belize It! - Cayo!
Because of its terrain, Cayo tends to be prone to flooding during the rainy seasons.
Cayo is populated by a wide variety of ethnic groups.
Cayo is also home to the spectacular Mountain Pine Ridge nature reserve as well as the Maya Ruins of Xunantunich and Caracol.
www.belizeit.com /cayo.htm   (210 words)

  
 Belize Report: San Ignacio, Cayo District
The name San Ignacio is almost synonymous with the Cayo.
This town is the center of activity for the whole area, and little happens in the Cayo District that doesn't originate in San Ignacio.
San Ignacio's location as a trading post began thousands of years ago during the time of the Maya, and has continued through the centuries with the arrival of the Spanish, followed by the British and the tourists.
www.belizereport.com /sites/sanignac.html   (399 words)

  
 Cayo District   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
The Cayo District is a district in thewest of the nation of Belize.
Also in the Cayo District are the Belizian nationalcapital of Belmopan, the town of Benque Viejo del Carmen, the villages of San Antonio Cayo Valley ofPeace, St.
The Cayo District is primarily an agricultural district, with the chief crops being citrus, (oranges, grapefruit, andtangerine), as well as bananas.
www.therfcc.org /cayo-district-116343.html   (181 words)

  
 Belize's Cayo District including San Ignacio, Benque Viejo del Carmen and Succotz.
San Ignacio is also only 15 miles from the Guatemalan border town of Melchor de Mencos where visitors can buy Guatemalan fabric and items at low prices.
South of San Ignacio is the quaint village of San Antonio, Cayo, famous for wood and slate carvings.
San Antonio, Cayo is also the home of the late Don Elijio Panti, who was the shaman guide for much of the work later developed at Ix Chel Farms.
www.belize.com /cayo_2.html   (633 words)

  
 Belize Virtual Tour - Maya ruins, travel, national parks, towns and villages of Belize   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
San Ignacio Town is built on seven hills in the heart of the Cayo District.
San Ignacio is often referred to as Cayo.It was first known as El Cayo, the Spanish word for island.
The name was given at the time when San Ignacio resembled an island, sandwiched between the Macal and Mopan Rivers when there were no roads.It has a population of 4,000, which includes Creoles, Mestizos, Mopans, Yucatec Maya, Lebanese, Sri Lankans and a few Garifunas.
www.belizeexplorer.com /cgi-local/explorer.cgi?db=explorer&uid=default&Category=Town+and+Villages&view_records=1&nh=12&mh=1   (466 words)

  
 Cayo District Belize - CAYO, a World leader in Ecotourism
Most settlements in Cayo District were founded in these areas, because their rich soils produced plentiful harvests and their waterways provided a means of traveling and transporting goods.
Cayo farmers also raise poultry, corn, sorghum, beans, fruits, and various vegetables for both domestic consumption and export.
San Ignacio is the hub of commerce and tourism for western Belize, and together with its sister town - Santa Elena - make up the largest populated area in Cayo District with12,000 residents.
www.belizex.com /cayo.htm   (620 words)

  
 Belize Virtual Tour - Maya ruins, travel, national parks, towns and villages of Belize   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Although the Cayo District lacks coral reefs and has no seashore, tourism is one of the most important industries in the district.
Cayo is home to the largest Maya site of Caracol, and the most photographed ruin of Xunantunich; as well as offering the best in canoeing, river rafting, hiking, horseback riding and mountain biking in Belize.
Cayo is the Spanish word for island, and is believed to have been named by the early settlers when the area was bounded by two rivers.
www.belizeexplorer.com /cgi-local/explorer.cgi?db=explorer&uid=default&Category=Town+and+Villages&view_records=1&nh=11&mh=1   (399 words)

  
 San Ignacio Cayo   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
San Ignacio Cayo is on the banks the Macal River a branch of the River about 72 miles west of Belize City and 22 miles from Belmopan.
San Ignacio absorbed the formerly separate village Santa Elena across the Macal River; the is spanned by the Hawkesworth Suspension Bridge.
According to the 2000 census San Ignacio/Santa Elena had a of 13 545 people.
www.freeglossary.com /San_Ignacio_Cayo   (382 words)

  
 Aguada Hotel and Restaurant - Cayo, Belize
Be surrounded by the magnificence of western Cayo.
Cayo is a bird watchers paradise with over 380 species indigenous to the area.
Cayo is the best out of the three most popular locations in Belize for bird watching.
www.belizen.com /refpage/aguadahotel/index.htm   (524 words)

  
 Hotel Listings & Destination Guide for Central America & Caribbean - Central ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
San Ignacio town is usually referred to as Cayo by locals (this is also the name you'll usually see on buses), the same word that the Spanish use to describe the offshore islands - an apt description of the area, which is set in a peninsula between two converging rivers.
In addition to logging, San Ignacio became a centre for the shipment of chicle, the sap of the sapodilla tree and the basis of chewing gum.
Indeed, a good time to visit San Ignacio is at the start of La Ruta Maya canoe race, held annually in early March, when teams of paddlers race all the way to Belize City.
www.eztrip.com /dg_viewLocation_formId-86571.html   (740 words)

  
 Cayo District   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
The Cayo District is primarily an agricultural with the chief crops being citrus (oranges and tangerine) as well as bananas.
In addition to the ruins listed there are several other tourist attractions including National Parks Blue Hole (park) and Gunivista.
According to the 2000 census Cayo District had a population 53 715 people.
www.freeglossary.com /Cayo_District   (525 words)

  
 Belize's Cayo District including San Ignacio.
ABOVE: Xunantunich, Mayan for Maiden of the Rock is one of the tallest man-made structures in Belize.
The Cayo district is the Belizean frontier (you'll be able to do more horseback riding than in any other part of the country).
Both English and Spanish are widely spoken in Cayo, which is home to large populations of Mestizos (Spanish Maya), Chinese, Creoles, Lebanese, Guatemalans, Mennonites and Mayas.
www.belize.com /cayo.html   (516 words)

  
 Belize Real Estate Services - Cayo District Real Estate Property Listings
Enjoy panoramic views, nature and only minutes from San Ignacio, the hub of Western Cayo District.
Prime location and close to San Ignacio, the fastest growing area in Belize,.
This is prime land as San Ignacio is expanding out towards the Bullet Tree area.
www.belize-real-estate-services.com /districts/cayo_real_estate_listings.htm   (568 words)

  
 Cayo/Mountain Pine Ridge Reader Updates   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
It is within 5 minutes of downtown San Ignacio which is just across the river, but it is out of the hubbub of the noisy bars and roosters crowing.
When going from San Ignacio to Tikal, there is a great, economical way to get there: Take a taxi to the Guatemala border, at which time you can change your money (for the best rate we found in the country) and take an offer from one of the drivers who operate vans to Tikal.
We stayed at DUPLOOY'S resort near San Ignacio in one of the Bungalows (US$150/night), which was very nicely designed with tiled floors, a large porch, and a large bathroom.
www.belizefirst.com /reader_reports/Cayo.html   (19947 words)

  
 San Ignacio Cayo
Laguna José Ignacio, ubicado en un hermoso entorno.
Near San Ignacio, offers rustic cabanas and tree house with cafe and lounge; includes rates, area attractions for day trips, and contact information.
Visit the San Ignacio Website to read more about the works and apostolates of the Jesuits in the Philippines, participate in the discussion on social issues, and see our online prayer page.
www.omniknow.com /common/wiki.php?in=en&term=San_Ignacio_Cayo   (1318 words)

  
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In recent weeks, San Ignacio has seen the establishment of the first of its kind, a humane society that will look out for the well being of all animals especially dogs, in our area.
The project was spearheaded by San Ignacio veterinarian Dr. Edwardo Tesecum from PAWS Veterinary Clinic on Joseph Andrews Drive.
The process of registering as an NGO in Belize requires the formation of a legal structure, a process that we are currently engaged in with the assistance of U.S. Peace Corp. volunteers.
www.belizecentral.com /caps/welcome.html   (795 words)

  
 San Ignacio Resort Hotel, Belize   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
When Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II came to San Ignacio, she was given hospitality fit for a queen.
Conveniently located on the Highway to Maya History, The San Ignacio Resort Hotel is situated on a hill just along the Macal River in San Igancio providing you with the only jungle in town.
Combining comfort and adventure, history and local color, the San Ignacio Resort Hotel is a natural headquarters for exploring the Cayo District of Belize.
www.belize-tours.com /sanignac.htm   (509 words)

  
 San Ignacio Belize Village Resort Lodgings Accommodations
San Ignacio Cayo Belize Village Resort Villas Lodgings Accommodations
Witness from the village the spectacular views of the twins towns of San Ignacio and Santa Elena, the Macal River and villages of Santa Familia and Bullet Tree Falls.
General Information: Cahal Pech Village in San Ignacio, Belize, with its thatched roof cabanas and natural surroundings, takes you back to a time long forgotten.
www.lodgingsinternational.com /lodgings/304.htm   (534 words)

  
 Cayo District
A 4200 acre preserve of broadleaf forest and karst limestone terrain.
Located in Cayo District, Belize, this area consists of 300 square miles of pine forest surrounded by semi-tropical rainforest.
Kommentierte Fotos einer einwöchigen Reise nach Havanna, Cienfuegos, Trinidad, Cayo Coco und Holguin.
www.omniknow.com /common/wiki.php?in=en&term=Cayo_District   (1424 words)

  
 The Log Cab-Inns
From the lush, rugged mountains in Cayo, where the jungle still possesses centuries old secrets of the great Mayan empire to the clear azure waters of the Western Caribbean.
Located just one mile from San Ignacio town in the Cayo district of Belize, provides easy access to most points of interest.
Cayo is a great place to take it easy and discover the natural wonders of the area at your own pace.
www.logcabinns-belize.com   (355 words)

  
 South American Experience - Belize - San Ignacio, Cayo District   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Just a short distance from the Guatemalan border, making a day trip to Tikal that little bit easier, the San Ignacio area has been described as an open air classroom: guides will tell you about river systems, exotic birds, butterflies, medicinal plants and Mayan ruins.
The Lodge at Chaa Creek 20 thatched cottages within a private reserve of 330 acres, high on the banks of the Macal River in the Cayo district.
This is an ideal place to break the journey on the way to (or from) the Tikal ruins in Guatemala.
www.southamericanexperience.co.uk /belize/belize_sanignacio.html   (187 words)

  
 Maya Mountain Lodge Belize Accommodations: Adventure Life
Maya Mountain Lodge is your base for exploring San Ignacio, Cayo District and Belize.
Nestled against a private jungle reserve, yet at the edge of the small town of San Ignacio, Cayo, Maya Mountain is located conveniently for both cultural and natural history investigation.
The friendly Belizean resort staff will be glad to orient you to the Cayo area and to chat with you about the country and the Belizean people.
www.adventure-life.com /lodging/belize/maya_mountain.php   (461 words)

  
 Cheap Hotels in Cayo District book Cayo District Hotels
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We cover nearly every city in Belize, whether its discount hotels in Placencia, San Ignacio or cheap hotels in San Ignacio Town, not only great value for money but also high quality.
All of Kasbah’s hotels, from San Pedro to San Predro to Sanignacio Town, is sure to offer a great deal.
www.kasbah.com /resort_hotels/cayo_district_belize.htm   (633 words)

  
 League
Cayo Avengers may be the former Cayo Highlanders FC (San Ignacio)
Juventus 1-1 San Pedro Seahawks [aet, 4-2 pen]
San Pedro Seahawks 2-2 Juventus [aet, 1-3 pen]
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 Cheap Flights to San Ignacio, Cayo - TripAdvisor
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