Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Santa Elena February 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Santa Elena](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Elena-Hotels.d553248635975872433.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Santa Elena Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Santa-Elena.d553248635975872433.Car-Hire-Guide)[Santa Elena Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Elena.d553248635975872433.Holidays-City-Breaks) # What to do in Santa Elena ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Santa Elena Types of activities [Santa Elena travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Elena.dx553248635975872433) ## Santa Elena Attractions Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Santa Elena has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Santa Elena, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to Santa Elena with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Places of interest in Santa Elena Santa Elena is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Santa Elena, and make it a breeze to explore Santa Elena and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Santa Elena to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit to Santa Elena, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in Santa Elena. #### Santa Elena attractions Santa Elena has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Santa Elena to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Santa Elena. Looking for things to do in Santa Elena can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine of Santa Elena or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Santa Elena attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. 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[Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ### Most fun & popular experiences in Santa Elena ### Tours & day trips [See all 96 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635975872433&location=Santa+Elena&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave Tour and Picnic](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2286341/b4e81562-f4e2-46cf-a88e-e71f035165b0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave Tour and Picnic 9h 10/10 246 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £107 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/actun-tunichil-muknal-cave-tour-and-picnic.a2286341.activity-details?&rid=553248635975872433&location=Santa+Elena&swp=off) ![Xunantunich Mayan Ruins Tour from San Ignacio](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1343108/9bd2d11a-d590-48dc-9013-104bef4c65ac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Xunantunich Mayan Ruins Tour from San Ignacio 4h 10/10 37 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £63 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/xunantunich-mayan-ruins-tour-from-san-ignacio.a1343108.activity-details?&rid=553248635975872433&location=Santa+Elena&swp=off) ![Big Rock Waterfalls and Mayan Culture Experience ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1935149/dfc7fb4d-0504-4b08-9b85-52d51e03ab7d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Big Rock Waterfalls and Mayan Culture Experience 9h 30m Free cancellation available £130 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/big-rock-waterfalls-and-mayan-culture-experience.a1935149.activity-details?&rid=553248635975872433&location=Santa+Elena&swp=off) ![Xunantunich & Cave Tubing Day Trip from San Ignacio](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1343081/6e191d55-431d-473c-99a2-9723b0a55e84.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Xunantunich & Cave Tubing Day Trip from San Ignacio 9h 9.6/10 10 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £74 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-xunantunich-day-trip-from-san.a1343081.activity-details?&rid=553248635975872433&location=Santa+Elena&swp=off) ![Jungle farm ride](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4281385/6065a8bc-83c8-49b3-a058-3dff74a01701.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Jungle farm ride 4h 10/10 3 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £48 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/farm-ride-from-san-ignacio.a4281385.activity-details?&rid=553248635975872433&location=Santa+Elena&swp=off) ![From San Ignacio: Tikal Maya Site Day-Trip with Local Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4528068/bf34ad4f-8e34-407e-81e8-20931ec8143d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From San Ignacio: Tikal Maya Site Day-Trip with Local Lunch 8h 9.6/10 38 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £130 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-san-ignacio-tikal-maya-site-day-trip-with-local-lunch.a4528068.activity-details?&rid=553248635975872433&location=Santa+Elena&swp=off) ![quad bike Excursions in Cayo with Waterfalls Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4997464/9a6b144b-454e-40b1-a5ca-cdae37de5c92.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### quad bike Excursions in Cayo with Waterfalls Experience 4h 10/10 19 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £129 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/quad-bike-excursions-in-cayo-with-waterfalls-experience.a4997464.activity-details?&rid=553248635975872433&location=Santa+Elena&swp=off) ![Jungle Pontoon Waterfall Adventure Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/717280/37ea3c5a-dcc8-47be-8b3a-b7fb55cd128c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Jungle Pontoon Waterfall Adventure Tour 8h 10/10 34 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £107 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/jungle-pontoon-waterfall-adventure-tour.a717280.activity-details?&rid=553248635975872433&location=Santa+Elena&swp=off) ![Xunantunich Cave Tubing and Zip line from Ambergris caye](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1344956/817a6a8e-5484-4174-80a3-18253fd918b1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Xunantunich Cave Tubing and Zip line from Ambergris caye 11h 10/10 3 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £288 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/xunantunich-cave-tubing-and-zip-line-from-from-san-pedro-ambergris-caye.a1344956.activity-details?&rid=553248635975872433&location=Santa+Elena&swp=off) ![Caracol Maya Ruins Tour Including Rio On Pools, Rio Frio Cave and a Picnic ...](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3569625/e7cf368a-a15c-406a-886c-980731fa1fc0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Caracol Maya Ruins Tour Including Rio On Pools, Rio Frio Cave and a Picnic ... 8h 9.8/10 62 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £100 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/caracol-maya-ruins-tour-including-rio-on-pools-rio-frio-cave-and-a-picnic-lunch.a3569625.activity-details?&rid=553248635975872433&location=Santa+Elena&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 21 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635975872433&location=Santa+Elena&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![Xunantunich & Cave Tubing Day Trip from San Ignacio](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1343081/6e191d55-431d-473c-99a2-9723b0a55e84.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Xunantunich & Cave Tubing Day Trip from San Ignacio 9h 9.6/10 10 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £74 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-xunantunich-day-trip-from-san.a1343081.activity-details?&rid=553248635975872433&location=Santa+Elena&swp=off) ![Jungle Pontoon Waterfall Adventure Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/717280/37ea3c5a-dcc8-47be-8b3a-b7fb55cd128c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Jungle Pontoon Waterfall Adventure Tour 8h 10/10 34 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £107 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/jungle-pontoon-waterfall-adventure-tour.a717280.activity-details?&rid=553248635975872433&location=Santa+Elena&swp=off) ![Caracol Day Trip & Mountain Pine Ridge from San Ignacio](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1343085/0bd8fcdc-47fa-4e50-bfa4-08d83dcd1bd2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Caracol Day Trip & Mountain Pine Ridge from San Ignacio 10h 9.8/10 19 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £122 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-caracol-day-trip-water-autumn-from-san-ignacio.a1343085.activity-details?&rid=553248635975872433&location=Santa+Elena&swp=off) ![Tikal Private Tour From San Ignacio Belize with Lunch Included](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47598290/f9f4a61a-486b-4784-8f88-dd4a3f35f484.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Tikal Private Tour From San Ignacio Belize with Lunch Included 9h 10/10 3 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £159 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/tikal-private-tour-from-san-ignacio-belize-with-lunch-included.a47598290.activity-details?&rid=553248635975872433&location=Santa+Elena&swp=off) ![Private Cave Tubing in the Mayan Underworld](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4509599/673e6ae8-bbdb-4b75-a78c-fd344e5b6626.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Cave Tubing in the Mayan Underworld 8h Free cancellation available £126 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cave-tubing-nohoch-cheen.a4509599.activity-details?&rid=553248635975872433&location=Santa+Elena&swp=off) ![Private Tikal Mayan City Tour with Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1343089/f9e8a41d-cc0c-4a90-a67b-86193ddd3fdb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Tikal Mayan City Tour with Lunch 9h 9.8/10 7 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £159 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-tikal-mayan-city-tour-with-lunch.a1343089.activity-details?&rid=553248635975872433&location=Santa+Elena&swp=off) ![Explore ATM Caves](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48796209/aab70bda-4ae3-4096-81f9-a3afdf03b239.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Explore ATM Caves 10h 30m Free cancellation available £115 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/yaxha-and-topoxte-private-jungle-trek.a48796209.activity-details?&rid=553248635975872433&location=Santa+Elena&swp=off) ![Crystal Cave and Blue Hole National Park Day Trip from San Ignacio](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/717287/88b943a8-56a0-4eef-a773-35c45b30b668.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Crystal Cave and Blue Hole National Park Day Trip from San Ignacio 9h 10/10 4 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £182 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/crystal-cave-and-blue-hole-national-park-day-trip-from-san-ignacio.a717287.activity-details?&rid=553248635975872433&location=Santa+Elena&swp=off) ![Party with us in San Ignacio! VIP and Back Stage Access!](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49869043/fe54faa6-50e4-409a-a64e-926d7e6eb492.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Party with us in San Ignacio! VIP and Back Stage Access! 4h Free cancellation available £59 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/3-in-1-adventure-combo-in-san-ignacio.a49869043.activity-details?&rid=553248635975872433&location=Santa+Elena&swp=off) ![Xunantunich and Jungle Pontoon Waterfall Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/717284/0c07695b-1226-4229-95cc-a907945a707e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Xunantunich and Jungle Pontoon Waterfall Adventure 8h 10/10 9 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £123 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/xunantunich-temples-and-jungle-pontoo.a717284.activity-details?&rid=553248635975872433&location=Santa+Elena&swp=off) ### Water activities [See all 16 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635975872433&location=Santa+Elena&filter.categories=Wateractivities) ![Cave Tubing and Jungle Zip Lining Through Belize](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1343093/27023d75-8c87-40f5-bef0-6a1c754c4413.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cave Tubing and Jungle Zip Lining Through Belize 8h 10/10 35 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £122 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cave-tubing-and-jungle-zip-lining-through-belize.a1343093.activity-details?&rid=553248635975872433&location=Santa+Elena&swp=off) ![Big Rock Waterfalls and Mayan Culture Experience ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1935149/dfc7fb4d-0504-4b08-9b85-52d51e03ab7d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Big Rock Waterfalls and Mayan Culture Experience 9h 30m Free cancellation available £130 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/big-rock-waterfalls-and-mayan-culture-experience.a1935149.activity-details?&rid=553248635975872433&location=Santa+Elena&swp=off) ![Belize Cave Tubing Adventure from San Ignacio](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1343078/893a380f-b604-4d21-871c-3b027e7d8dc1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Belize Cave Tubing Adventure from San Ignacio 7h 10/10 15 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £89 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/belize-cave-tubing-adventure-from-san.a1343078.activity-details?&rid=553248635975872433&location=Santa+Elena&swp=off) ![Xunantunich Cave Tubing and Zip line from Ambergris caye](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1344956/817a6a8e-5484-4174-80a3-18253fd918b1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Xunantunich Cave Tubing and Zip line from Ambergris caye 11h 10/10 3 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £288 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/xunantunich-cave-tubing-and-zip-line-from-from-san-pedro-ambergris-caye.a1344956.activity-details?&rid=553248635975872433&location=Santa+Elena&swp=off) ![San Ignacio: Cave Tubing with Lunch & Optional Zipline](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4595328/8f918ad8-f4f9-44a5-90a5-68999f3b3517.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Ignacio: Cave Tubing with Lunch & Optional Zipline 7h+ 10/10 35 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £130 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-ignacio-cave-tubing-with-lunch-optional-zipline.a4595328.activity-details?&rid=553248635975872433&location=Santa+Elena&swp=off) ![Full-Day Cave Tubing, Including a Picnic](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1343077/f139b154-c54d-4a1c-89fc-834ccba09813.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full-Day Cave Tubing, Including a Picnic 7h 10/10 16 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £85 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-cave-tubing-including-a-picnic.a1343077.activity-details?&rid=553248635975872433&location=Santa+Elena&swp=off) ![Deluxe Cave Tubing combo Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45553226/3d751e1e-ee01-4935-a73d-b85a0de8c713.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Deluxe Cave Tubing combo Adventure 11h 10/10 2 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £107 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/deluxe-cave-tubing-combo-adventure.a45553226.activity-details?&rid=553248635975872433&location=Santa+Elena&swp=off) ![ATM cave Xpedition](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2354268/12116c32-8854-4753-8514-dba291f0fae5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### ATM cave Xpedition 8h 10/10 2 Viator reviews £122 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/farm-horseriding-xunantunich-cave.a2354268.activity-details?&rid=553248635975872433&location=Santa+Elena&swp=off) ![River Kayaking From San Ignacio](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1343578/d74a6c55-39c9-4b35-958c-57e42c6a3eb9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### River Kayaking From San Ignacio 4h 9/10 4 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £111 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-river-kayaking-picnic-from.a1343578.activity-details?&rid=553248635975872433&location=Santa+Elena&swp=off) ![Barton Creek Cave Canoeing and Big Rock Falls Combo with Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1343345/bf8786f5-49f6-4008-bf32-04183ba8e996.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Barton Creek Cave Canoeing and Big Rock Falls Combo with Lunch 7h 10/10 5 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £130 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/barton-creek-cave-canoeing-and-big-rock-falls-combo-with-lunch.a1343345.activity-details?&rid=553248635975872433&location=Santa+Elena&swp=off) ### Wildlife & nature [See all 5 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635975872433&location=Santa+Elena&filter.categories=WildlifeNature) ![Xunantunich horseback riding tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2354272/73be210c-7671-4edc-a77d-5fb464949b30.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Xunantunich horseback riding tour 5h 10/10 29 Viator reviews £89 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/xunantunich-riding-tour.a2354272.activity-details?&rid=553248635975872433&location=Santa+Elena&swp=off) ![Horseback Ride to the Forgotten Jungle City](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1278118/b9982936-944d-48b3-b394-8b87e5c34c82.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Horseback Ride to the Forgotten Jungle City 8h 10/10 8 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £119 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/horseback-ride-to-the-forgotten-jungl.a1278118.activity-details?&rid=553248635975872433&location=Santa+Elena&swp=off) ![San Ignacio: Crystal Cave & Blue Hole National Park + Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4556998/4d12277f-3d4c-4dcf-96dc-8d2899b14990.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Ignacio: Crystal Cave & Blue Hole National Park + Lunch 10h 10/10 6 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £182 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-ignacio-crystal-cave-blue-hole-national-park-lunch.a4556998.activity-details?&rid=553248635975872433&location=Santa+Elena&swp=off) ![ATM cave Xpedition](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2354268/12116c32-8854-4753-8514-dba291f0fae5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### ATM cave Xpedition 8h 10/10 2 Viator reviews £122 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/farm-horseriding-xunantunich-cave.a2354268.activity-details?&rid=553248635975872433&location=Santa+Elena&swp=off) ![Horseback Riding and Waterfall Tour from San Ignacio](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49174008/f015f96a-7cc9-4ea4-8213-4ed77ec0496e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Horseback Riding and Waterfall Tour from San Ignacio 8h 30m Free cancellation available £126 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/horseback-riding-and-waterfall-tour-from-san-ignacio.a49174008.activity-details?&rid=553248635975872433&location=Santa+Elena&swp=off) 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[Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_553248635975872433) ## Recommended things to do in Santa Elena | Number of things to do | 114 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Share Shuttle from San Ignacio to Flores (Guatemala)](/things-to-do/private-xunantunich-cave-tubing-adv.a1343378.activity-details): £15 | | Top 5 things to do | [Belize Cave Tubing Adventure from San Ignacio](/things-to-do/belize-cave-tubing-adventure-from-san.a1343078.activity-details)[Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave Tour and Picnic](/things-to-do/actun-tunichil-muknal-cave-tour-and-picnic.a2286341.activity-details)[Deluxe Cave Tubing combo Adventure](/things-to-do/deluxe-cave-tubing-combo-adventure.a45553226.activity-details)[From San Ignacio: Tikal Maya Site Day-Trip with Local Lunch](/things-to-do/from-san-ignacio-tikal-maya-site-day-trip-with-local-lunch.a4528068.activity-details)[Cave Tubing and Jungle Zip Lining Through Belize](/things-to-do/cave-tubing-and-jungle-zip-lining-through-belize.a1343093.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [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)[Share Shuttle from San Ignacio to Flores (Guatemala)](/things-to-do/private-xunantunich-cave-tubing-adv.a1343378.activity-details)[Belmopan, Belize Photographer](/things-to-do/kiki-witz-photoshoot-in-belmopan.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)[Cave Tubing and Jungle Zip Lining Through Belize](/things-to-do/cave-tubing-and-jungle-zip-lining-through-belize.a1343093.activity-details)[Xunantunich horseback riding tour](/things-to-do/xunantunich-riding-tour.a2354272.activity-details)[Xunantunich Mayan Ruins Tour from San Ignacio](/things-to-do/xunantunich-mayan-ruins-tour-from-san-ignacio.a1343108.activity-details)[Xunantunich Maya Temple and Jungle River Cave Tubing Combo Tour](/things-to-do/xunantunich-maya-temple-and-jungle-river-cave-tubing-combo-tour.a5078547.activity-details) | ## What to do in Santa Elena --- ### Popular places to visit ![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 You can learn about the history of San Ignacio with a trip to Cahal Pech Mayan Ruins. You can seek out the local tours while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cahal-Pech-Mayan-Ruins-San-Ignacio.d6070915.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 You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at San Ignacio Market during your trip to San Ignacio. You can seek out the local tours while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Ignacio-Market-San-Ignacio.d553248621554118033.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 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.co.uk/Five-Sisters-Falls-San-Ignacio.d553248621568180496.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 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.co.uk/Big-Rock-Waterfalls-San-Ignacio.d553248635919971962.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 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.co.uk/Belize-Botanic-Gardens-San-Ignacio.d553248621532964988.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 visit to Black Rock. You can seek out the local tours while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Black-Rock-San-Ignacio.d553248635975091285.Attraction) #### San Ignacio & Santa Elena House of Culture 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.co.uk/San-Ignacio-Santa-Elena-House-Of-Culture-San-Ignacio.d553248621532964998.Attraction) #### Green Iguana Conservation Project Why not see the exotic and native animals who call Green Iguana Conservation Project home during your travels in San Ignacio? You can seek out the local tours while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Green-Iguana-Conservation-Project-San-Ignacio.d553248621532964996.Attraction) #### Branch Mouth You can learn about the history of San Ignacio with a trip to Branch Mouth. You can seek out the local tours while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Branch-Mouth-San-Ignacio.d553248621532964997.Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.co.uk/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.co.uk/things-to-do/actun-tunichil-muknal-cave-tour-and-picnic.a2286341.activity-details) > - [Cave Tubing and Jungle Zip Lining Through Belize](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cave-tubing-and-jungle-zip-lining-through-belize.a1343093.activity-details) > - [Xunantunich horseback riding tour](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/xunantunich-riding-tour.a2354272.activity-details) > - [Xunantunich Mayan Ruins Tour from San Ignacio](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/xunantunich-mayan-ruins-tour-from-san-ignacio.a1343108.activity-details) > - [Xunantunich Maya Temple and Jungle River Cave Tubing Combo Tour](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/xunantunich-maya-temple-and-jungle-river-cave-tubing-combo-tour.a5078547.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 when you book in 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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