San Ignacio Market
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MarcCarac
Tacoma, WA5 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
This is for the pupusa stand right by the San Ignacio sign as you enter the market. The market itself was wonderful and presented an exceptional selection of fruits and vegetables native to the area. Most everyone there was kind and honest. However! The guy at the stand I mentioned didn’t give us our proper change back despite all the prices being listed on the wall. He did the same thing to a group of tourists that followed us. My wife mentioned that she heard some derogatory language thrown our way, which I missed but then heard after the other group of of travelers paid for their meal. That guy was a jerk and I’d give them a 1 star rating if I could - their only saving grace being that the pupusas we’re phenomenal. This is part of travel, and of course not everyone is honest or respectful. It was just a reminder to pay with confidence and pay attention to what you’re owed.
Written February 4, 2020
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Leah
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Jul 2022 • Family
My daughters and I visited the market on a Saturday during our two week vacation to Belize. It was definitely interesting to see all the different fruits available! The energy was good and we felt totally safe but I had hoped to buy a bunch of souvenirs and gifts… the prices at all the artisan stalls were astronomical!! And no one seemed at all willing to negotiate. Luckily, prior to visiting the market, we had walked to the end of the pedestrian area of Burns street, very close to the market, and has found Zyan’s gift shop. Everything there was much cheaper! I went back after the market and stocked up on t-shirts, a blanket, a hand crafted wooden horse and some beaded items. Much better prices than the market!! However, if you are at the market, do try the pupusas. We had several from the Pupuseria and they were about $1/$2 each (can’t recall) and were delicious!
Written July 13, 2022
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Matthew A
Hartford, NY365 contributions
Feb 2022
We had some time to waste before heading out of town so we stopped at the market to do some shopping and to eat breakfast. Our hot local breakfast was great and super cheap $4 American dollars for two people to each with drinks too. We left a healthy tip and you should too. If you need some gifts, fresh fruit and veggies, or a small meal this is a great place. We really enjoyed it.
Written February 28, 2022
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Chinesetigress
Seattle, WA171 contributions
Jan 2022 • Friends
We got to the market around 3:30-4pm on a Saturday and everything was closing up. Finding parking was a bit of a challenge and the streets are kind of crazy with a lot of impatient locals when you slow down a bit. We didn’t but anything but would have if the food vendors were still selling. My suggestion go earlier than we did :) if you can walk from your hotel might be better.
Written January 23, 2022
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Racoon0
Canada26 contributions
Jan 2020
This market is probably the best in Belize. If you are staying around San Ignacio, you can get all fruit and vegetables here. If you are just visiting certainly worth your time to stop and browse. The market is opened daily but Saturdays also have locally made treasures. We did all our shopping here during a nearby stay of 8 days and enjoyed the real taste of fresh pineapple, papaya, beautiful cauliflower, cucumbers, limes, jicama and many exotic fruit to try. The merchants are pleasant and happy to explain how to use the produce you do not recognize. Parking is free around the market.
Written February 1, 2020
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MathiasKimmy
Boom, Belgium23 contributions
Oct 2021
The saturday market is definitely a must when visiting San Ignacio! It's vibrant and offers you so much to see. There are of course a lot of stands which sell different kinds of fruit and vegetables, but there are also a loot of good food stands and some stands where you could buy arts and crafts. They are very strict now with the covid-19 situation and you will have to sanitize your hands before entering the market.
Written October 11, 2021
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John G
Virginia Beach, VA28 contributions
Aug 2021
We came to the Saturday market as we had heard it was the major one of the week, which it was. We enjoyed the prepared food options and tried food from a few stands. We also bought fruit to bring back to our lodge. I think it is worth a visit if you are in town.
Written August 7, 2021
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wadeant
Chico, CA23 contributions
Jul 2021
This was a fun experience. I always love going to local markets when we travel. You really experience the local culture. This is a good sized market with lots of small eateries making local food. The pupusas were great. We bought some fresh squeezed OJ from a stall and some sliced fruit. They also have booths selling tourist items which are fun to look at.
Written July 10, 2021
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OmanRob
Canmore, Canada1,504 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
First place saw us with a private guide and we paid over the odds for some bananas, next place was 1Bz for 8 excellent bananas which is amazing value.
Oranges were great too watermelon really lacks flavour.
Friendly stall owners who don’t hassle you so enjoyable 5 mins
Rob
Oranges were great too watermelon really lacks flavour.
Friendly stall owners who don’t hassle you so enjoyable 5 mins
Rob
Written January 9, 2023
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Jeff K
Pittsburgh, PA2,213 contributions
Jan 2023 • Friends
We stopped here on a weekday as it was very close to where we had eaten lunch. Most vendors were selling produce which looked very good although the vendors were largely selling the same products. There were also some vendors in a different area selling souvenirs and household goods.
Not a bad place to visit but pretty ordinary on a weekday. Note that Saturdays are much busier and might be more interesting.
Not a bad place to visit but pretty ordinary on a weekday. Note that Saturdays are much busier and might be more interesting.
Written January 16, 2023
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Is it close to anything else fun to do in walking distance?
Written February 15, 2020
You have to define what you consider to be fun. Belize is a Third World country and there really is not much there. We did enjoy taking day trips out to caves and ruins. But in town itself, it’s pretty low scale.
Written February 19, 2020
What are the hours when this market is open?
Written June 10, 2019
I think it is open from early each morning, certainly before 7, until late afternoon. Saturday’s is the prime time when so much is going on. Great foods cooked and prepared on site as well.
Written June 14, 2019
We had hoped to be able to visit the market on a weekend but we will be in San Ignacio during the week? Will we still get to enjoy most of what the market has to offer? Specifically the fruits and veggies and most importantly the FOOD!
Written August 14, 2017
We had hoped to be able to visit the market on a weekend but we will be in San Ignacio during the week? Will we still get to enjoy most of what the market has to offer? Specifically the fruits and veggies and most importantly the FOOD!
Written August 14, 2017
Yes, the fruit & veggies are there everyday during the week. On saturdays it's more of a swap meet with clothes & household items. All the booths have pretty much the same stuff. We buy at Balognas they have organic. It's one of the first booths off the Main Street in town.
Written August 20, 2017
We will be porting in Belize and really would like to know if this market is close to the port or even in the general vicinity.
Written June 27, 2016
No, it is at least an hour away. And, frankly, it is not worth the hour drive. The San Ignacio market is really more of a shopping spot for locals, with lots of fresh produce. The clothing I saw was made in China and there were very few craft items. You will dock at Belize City, where I do not recommend you wander around alone. You may check on things to do closer to the city where you will be with other people. Sorry to disappoint you, but it is not worth over an hour's drive to this market. Have a safe trip.
Written July 5, 2016
We are on a cruise that will be stopping in Belize. Would this market be close enough to this port?
Written June 24, 2016
Not unless you're taking an excursion to the Cayo District. It's a 30 min flight or couple hour drive. Sorry. :(
Written July 8, 2016
Is there a place near the SI Market where I could store my luggage?
Written December 26, 2015
Yes, there is a market, but main days with fresh produce are Tuesday, Friday and Saturdays.
Written October 21, 2015
What are the hours of this market? Thanks!
Written January 6, 2015
The San Ignacio Market is regular time is 6am to 6pm Monday to Friday, Saturday is the best time to visit, as it is going from 5am, when some farmers arrive with fresh produce for sell. Later in the day more vendors arrive with all sort of goodies from all over western Belize and the coast.
Written January 7, 2015
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