Your transfer from San Ignacio to Dangriga doesn’t have to be an excruciatingly long and boring ride with Uncharted Jewel Belize. Our friendly and trained guides can transform that lift into a one-of-a-kind experience by planning and having you participate in popular Belize tours and visit must-see tourist destinations along the way.
That’s right since we are aware that nobody looks forward to a long and boring ride, we have compiled an itinerary consisting of only the best tours that are doable and fun. We assure you that by the time we are finished with you, you will be so overwhelmed with excitement and contentment that you won’t even realize that your journey is over, and you are safely tucked away in your motel.
We can start off the day with a quick stopover at St Herman’s Blue Hole National Park, situated on the outskirts of Belmopan City. Our first visit will consist of a tour of St Herman’s Cave. This unique underwater cave system was used as an important spiritual site during the Maya Classic period.
The Mayas believed that caves such as St Herman’s served as a portal to the underworld and therefore used them as a venue to host sacrificial ceremonies. Inside the cave, you will be able to see evidence of sacrificial remains and other Maya artifacts that have been left behind and preserved by nature for hundreds of years. Marvel at the cave’s impressive natural formations, gigantic stalactites, and stalagmites, and its array of flora and fauna as you make your way deeper into the interior. After the culmination of that hike, you can float peacefully back to the entrance of the cave on an inner tube.
On the same grounds, you can take a refreshing dip in the famous sapphire-colored sinkhole, affectionately known as the inland Blue Hole. The natural pool formation is said to be a part of an underground cave system that flows into one of the nearby rivers. It was formed by the collapse of an underground limestone cave, and though estimated 25 feet in debt, it is a famous swimming hole for tourists and families looking to escape the scorching Caribbean heat.
Get a first-hand experience of how tasty chocolate bars are made with a Belize Maya Chocolate Tour. Situated in Maya Centre Village, the guided tour will have you looking at your favorite chocolate bars in a completely different light. Because chocolate and chocolate bars are a universal language, this tour is a favorite among tourists who get to experience and learn about the traditional Maya Method of making Chocolate. This activity comprises of a physical tour of the cocoa farm, and a demonstration of how the cocoa beans are extracted from the pods before they are fermented, dried, and processed into delicious chocolate treats, all using traditional methods passed on by the Mayas.
Of course, your day wouldn’t be complete without a stop at Marie Sharp’s factory to witness where all the magic that goes into making the famous hot sauces takes place. Known around the world due to its authentic flavors, Marie Sharps have managed to capture the hearts and taste buds of locals and foreigners. Tour the small factory and learn all about habaneros, sample hot sauce jams and jellies of all flavors and browse the gift shop for souvenirs.
While you soak up all the excitement and fun, Uncharted Jewel Belize will take care of all the on-the-ground logistics and planning. Our licensed tour guide and drivers will ensure that your experience is nothing short of amazing.
