Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Santa Elena March 2026 | Expedia.ca [Hotels in Santa Elena](https://expedia.ca/Santa-Elena-Hotels.d553248635975872433.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Santa Elena Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Santa-Elena.d553248635975872433.Car-Rental-Guide)[Santa Elena Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Santa-Elena.d553248635975872433.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Santa Elena ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Santa Elena Types of activities [Santa Elena travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Santa-Elena.dx553248635975872433) ## Santa Elena Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Santa Elena has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. 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[Book now](https://expedia.ca/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_553248635975872433) ## Recommended things to do in Santa Elena | Number of things to do | 115 | | ------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Share Shuttle from San Ignacio to Flores (Guatemala)](/things-to-do/xunantunich-cave-tubing-adventure-from-san-ignacio.a1343378.activity-details): CA $28 | | Top 5 things to do | [Belize Cave Tubing Adventure from San Ignacio](/things-to-do/belize-cave-tubing-adventure-from-san-ignacio.a1343078.activity-details)[Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave Tour and Picnic](/things-to-do/actun-tunichil-muknal-cave-tour-and-picnic.a2286341.activity-details)[Big Rock Waterfalls and Mayan Culture Experience ](/things-to-do/big-rock-waterfalls-and-mayan-culture-experience.a1935149.activity-details)[Deluxe Cave Tubing combo Adventure](/things-to-do/deluxe-cave-tubing-combo-adventure.a45553226.activity-details)[Xunantunich Mayan Ruins Tour from San Ignacio](/things-to-do/xunantunich-mayan-ruins-tour-from-san-ignacio.a1343108.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Share Shuttle from San Ignacio to Flores (Guatemala)](/things-to-do/xunantunich-cave-tubing-adventure-from-san-ignacio.a1343378.activity-details)[quad bike Excursions – Jungle Ride](/things-to-do/quad-bike-excursions-jungle-ride.a4998235.activity-details)[Xunantunich Maya Temples (Half Day)](/things-to-do/xunantunich-maya-temples-half-day.a49577474.activity-details)[Belmopan, Belize Photographer](/things-to-do/belmopan-belize-photographer.a2912535.activity-details) | | With kids | [Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave Tour and Picnic](/things-to-do/actun-tunichil-muknal-cave-tour-and-picnic.a2286341.activity-details)[Big Rock Waterfalls and Mayan Culture Experience ](/things-to-do/big-rock-waterfalls-and-mayan-culture-experience.a1935149.activity-details)[Xunantunich Mayan Ruins Tour from San Ignacio](/things-to-do/xunantunich-mayan-ruins-tour-from-san-ignacio.a1343108.activity-details)[Xunantunich horseback riding tour](/things-to-do/xunantunich-riding-tour.a2354272.activity-details)[Cave Tubing and Jungle Zip Lining Through Belize](/things-to-do/cave-tubing-and-jungle-zip-lining-through-belize.a1343093.activity-details) | ## What to do in Santa Elena --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Santa Elena ![Maya pyramid ruin at 'Cahal Pech' in San Ignacio, Belize](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6070915/fa19b476-8e67-4b4e-ad3e-821cbd902a79.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cahal Pech Mayan Ruins 4.5/5(10 reviews) You can learn about the history of San Ignacio when you stop by Cahal Pech Mayan Ruins. You can seek out the local tours while in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Cahal-Pech-Mayan-Ruins-San-Ignacio.d6070915.Vacation-Attraction) ![Colorful hammocks for sale in San Ignacio Saturday market](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621554118033/49bc3585-36d0-4821-935a-7feac0f59c65.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### San Ignacio Market 4.5/5(22 reviews) You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at San Ignacio Market during your visit to San Ignacio. You can seek out the local tours while in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/San-Ignacio-Market-San-Ignacio.d553248621554118033.Vacation-Attraction) ![Big Rock Falls - Belize](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635919971962/5453f8a2-acc4-4897-bbe0-9fe43d3c195c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Big Rock Waterfalls 5/5(1 review) Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Big Rock Waterfalls during your travels in San Ignacio. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area, or seek out the local tours. [](https://expedia.ca/Big-Rock-Waterfalls-San-Ignacio.d553248635919971962.Vacation-Attraction) ![5 Sisters](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621568180496/ff3559cc-4ff3-493b-8aaa-d850690eaf77.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Five Sisters Falls 5/5(1 review) Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Five Sisters Falls during your travels in San Ignacio. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area, or seek out the local tours. [](https://expedia.ca/Five-Sisters-Falls-San-Ignacio.d553248621568180496.Vacation-Attraction) ![Red Tropical Flower](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532964988/d332be43-35b6-4d35-995d-cd8fd79ba18f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Belize Botanic Gardens 4/5(6 reviews) Explore the great outdoors at Belize Botanic Gardens, a lovely green space in San Ignacio. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area, or seek out the local tours. [](https://expedia.ca/Belize-Botanic-Gardens-San-Ignacio.d553248621532964988.Vacation-Attraction) ![Black Rock Falls](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975091285/d8787ac3-cf13-452b-bffe-adc74d07ef79.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Black Rock You can learn about the history of San Ignacio with a trip to Black Rock. You can seek out the local tours while in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Black-Rock-San-Ignacio.d553248635975091285.Vacation-Attraction) #### San Ignacio & Santa Elena House of Culture 5/5(1 review) Enjoy an outing to San Ignacio & Santa Elena House of Culture during your stay in San Ignacio. You can seek out the local tours while in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/San-Ignacio-Santa-Elena-House-Of-Culture-San-Ignacio.d553248621532964998.Vacation-Attraction) #### Green Iguana Conservation Project 4.5/5(3 reviews) Why not visit the native and exotic animals who call Green Iguana Conservation Project home during your trip to San Ignacio? You can seek out the local tours while in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Green-Iguana-Conservation-Project-San-Ignacio.d553248621532964996.Vacation-Attraction) #### Branch Mouth 4/5(1 review) You can learn about the history of San Ignacio with a visit to Branch Mouth. You can seek out the local tours while in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Branch-Mouth-San-Ignacio.d553248621532964997.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Santa Elena ![Lamanai Temple Mayan Ruins in Belize.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/601562/88be38b2-d134-4af2-a09b-6a8152a56e12.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### San Ignacio ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Santa Elena worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Santa Elena? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Santa Elena? ### Is three days enough to stay in Santa Elena? ### What are some activities to do in Santa Elena with kids? > - [Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave Tour and Picnic](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/actun-tunichil-muknal-cave-tour-and-picnic.a2286341.activity-details) > - [Big Rock Waterfalls and Mayan Culture Experience ](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/big-rock-waterfalls-and-mayan-culture-experience.a1935149.activity-details) > - [Xunantunich Mayan Ruins Tour from San Ignacio](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/xunantunich-mayan-ruins-tour-from-san-ignacio.a1343108.activity-details) > - [Xunantunich horseback riding tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/xunantunich-riding-tour.a2354272.activity-details) > - [Cave Tubing and Jungle Zip Lining Through Belize](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/cave-tubing-and-jungle-zip-lining-through-belize.a1343093.activity-details) ### What to do in Santa Elena for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Santa Elena? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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