Carmelita Gardens’s guidebook
Food scene
Situated a short walk from downtown San Ignacio, the Guava Limb restaurant & cafe provides patrons with finely crafted cuisine, using farm-to-table fresh ingredients. They pride themselves in serving the highest quality specialty coffee drinks, pastries, salads, signature dishes and specials available in town. No reservations needed.
64 locals recommend
The Guava Limb Restaurant & Café
Burns AvenueSituated a short walk from downtown San Ignacio, the Guava Limb restaurant & cafe provides patrons with finely crafted cuisine, using farm-to-table fresh ingredients. They pride themselves in serving the highest quality specialty coffee drinks, pastries, salads, signature dishes and specials available in town. No reservations needed.
Pops, open between 6:30 am and 3:00pm has been a breakfast lover’s paradise for the better part of the last two decades. The menu here can’t be described as anything other than perfect, not only the composition but the execution; Pops serves Waffles, pancakes, eggs, sausage, fruit, oats, burritos, all breakfast themed with the freshest ingredients and a precise attention to detail. The combination of American style breakfasts made with Belizean flair is always done expertly and having your meal delivered to you by Pops himself (for whom the restaurant has its name) is a real treat in the morning, or afternoon because they serve breakfast all day. One cannot say “we stayed in San Ignacio” without having made a stop at Pops for fry jacks and beans.
30 locals recommend
Pop's Restaurant
42 West StPops, open between 6:30 am and 3:00pm has been a breakfast lover’s paradise for the better part of the last two decades. The menu here can’t be described as anything other than perfect, not only the composition but the execution; Pops serves Waffles, pancakes, eggs, sausage, fruit, oats, burritos, all breakfast themed with the freshest ingredients and a precise attention to detail. The combination of American style breakfasts made with Belizean flair is always done expertly and having your meal delivered to you by Pops himself (for whom the restaurant has its name) is a real treat in the morning, or afternoon because they serve breakfast all day. One cannot say “we stayed in San Ignacio” without having made a stop at Pops for fry jacks and beans.
Sightseeing
Cayo is blessed with a little bit of everything...
Known for its spectacular caving systems, waterfalls, rivers, ancient Maya archaeological sites, and lush jungles, this region beckons a: hike, swim, truck/boat ride for optimum immersion. Epic journeys are made here, visit ancient Maya sites, such as: Caracol, Xunantunich, and Cahal Pech. Trek into the jungles and explore the magnificent cave of Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM Cave), or get acquainted with nature during a tour at Noj Ka’ax H’Men Eljio Panti National Park.
110 locals recommend
Xunantunich Maya Temple
Xunantunich Access RoadCayo is blessed with a little bit of everything...
Known for its spectacular caving systems, waterfalls, rivers, ancient Maya archaeological sites, and lush jungles, this region beckons a: hike, swim, truck/boat ride for optimum immersion. Epic journeys are made here, visit ancient Maya sites, such as: Caracol, Xunantunich, and Cahal Pech. Trek into the jungles and explore the magnificent cave of Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM Cave), or get acquainted with nature during a tour at Noj Ka’ax H’Men Eljio Panti National Park.
Neighborhoods
Spanish Lookout is a Mennonite Community. It is mainly an agriculture community with the only oil-producing field in Belize. Spanish Lookout is more like rural North America with most of the residents speaking both English or Spanish.
12 locals recommend
Spanish Lookout
Spanish Lookout is a Mennonite Community. It is mainly an agriculture community with the only oil-producing field in Belize. Spanish Lookout is more like rural North America with most of the residents speaking both English or Spanish.
Traveler advice
Getting around
TAXI SERVICE
If not renting a vehicle, there is a taxi service available for drop-off or pick up to/from Carmelita Gardens. Both cooperatives are based out of San Ignacio and they both have different fares.
Savannah Taxi Cooperative
Approx. $30 - $60 Belize Dollars, one way, depending on time
Telephone Number:
Steve: +501 663-4883
Bullet Tree Taxi Association
Approx. $20 - $40 Belize Dollars, one way, depending on time