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San Ignacio Market


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 12 attractions in San Ignacio
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Attraction type: Flea/street market
Address: Savannah Street San Ignacio
Belize

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5 of 5 stars
LeeBSarnia_ON_Canada   27 contributions
Sarnia, ON, Canada
Nov 22, 2009
1
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The fruit and vegetable stalls are now open every day and the Saturday market is an expanded market with many more vendors selling freshly prepared food, cheese, fruit juices, plants, fresh meat & fish, incense, spices,clothing, DVDs and other household goods. Sometimes there is a flute player or other entertainment. On the last Saturday of the month, there are even... more

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4 of 5 stars
teek-e-nut   11 contributions
LA
Aug 29, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

My first stop in San Ignacio - Great place to buy fruit - Not an all day event for me, but a absolute "must do" on my list! more

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4 of 5 stars
kaladis   17 contributions
Fort Worth, Texas
Apr 12, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

I may be biased, since i'm somewhat drawn to local markets, etc., but i really enjoyed walking around, negotiating prices, practicing my spanish, and just generally checking it out. this market has it all, from meat, veggies, fruits, radios, t-shirts, etc. You'll see mennonites hanging out with trucks full of produce, mayans selling fish and vegetables, it's cool. the best... more

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4 of 5 stars
jodydavis617   6 contributions
Boston, MA
Mar 20, 2009
2
people found this review helpful

Definitely do this if you happen to be in the area on Saturday and like markets and local culture. (Would not go out of my way to see it, though). It's a pretty small market, but it reflects the cultural diversity of Belize. Stalls run by local Belizeans, as well as Mennonites and Taiwanese. Food was quite tasty. We were... more

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3 of 5 stars
WhirledPeas   33 contributions
Denver, Colorado
Feb 26, 2008
3
people found this review helpful

The best part of the San Ignacio market is that it's not done for tourists. The locals come out on Saturday for the big market day to buy their produce & groceries and, apparently, socialize. The town is bustling, and we saw many fruits that we'd never seen before. It was quite interesting and worth it to people watch, but... more

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5 of 5 stars
Connie06   17 contributions
Pennsylvania
Feb 3, 2008
4
people found this review helpful

Visit the market on Saturday when it is best. The market on Saturday is comprised of a flea market more on the road area. In the other area is a large area of fresh fruit and vegetables. Unbelieveable!!!! We also found someone selling fresh snapper. Great visit! They are expanding the market a little down the road. Not sure when... more

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San Ignacio Market Address

Savannah Street, San Ignacio, Belize