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Things to do in Cayo District

Q: What are the best things to do in Cayo District?

The top things to do in Cayo District according to travelers and locals are: Adventure tours in Cayo District Water tours in Cayo District Mayan Ruins tours in Cayo District Boat tours in Cayo District Food & Culture tours in Cayo District Wildlife tours in Cayo District

Q: What are the top tours in Cayo District?

The top 10 tours in Cayo District according to travelers and locals are: Cave Tubing with Lunch Cave Tubing and Zipline Adventure from Belize City Cave Kayaking or Tubing and Altun Ha Xunantunich Mayan Ruins Tour Belize River Pontoon & Waterfall Tour ATM Cave Excursion in Belize

Q: What are the best restaurants in Cayo?

You can find incredible Belizean dishes in Cayo. From authentic street food to gourmet dining and cocktails. A few of the best restaurants include Ko-Ox Han-Nah (Let's Go Eat) in San Igancio, Grove House Restaurant at Sleeping Giant in Belmopan for some higher end food or Lola's Munchies and Booze which has a great outdoor patio and deck area and makes for a great stop after visiting the Mayan ruins of Cahal Pech.

Q: What is Cayo Belize famous for?

Cayo district has roughly 75,000 residents and is primarily an agricultural region. Yet for travelers, Cayo is most famous for it's numerous things to do outdoors like kayaking, cave tubing, hiking, ziplining or wildlife tours.

Q: Is Cayo an actual town or region in Belize?

Cayo is the largest of Belize's 6 districts. It encompasses key towns like San Ignacio (district capital), Belmopan (country capital) and Benque Viejo Del Carmen.

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About the Cayo Region of Belize

You won't be ready to leave Cayo. This area is extremely rich and diverse, both culturally and in terms of the the best things to do in Belize. Here, you'll find a unique mix of Mestizos, Mayans, Mennonites and more! Also, get ready for some of the most authentic Belizean dishes around.

When it comes to things to do in Cayo, you probably won't be able to make it halfway down your list. The mountainous region is filled with caves, rivers, jungle and ruins. The ATM Cave is definitely a highlight and Cave Tubing is definitely one of the more popular activities in the area. There are incredible Mayan Ruins to be seen or you can spot wildlife and jump from waterfalls as you make your way up the Macal River on a large pontoon boat. For more details on Cayo checkou this great guide.