San Ignacio Market
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- OmanRobCanmore, Canada1,325 contributionsDon’t be seen with a guide coming in !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 RobVisited January 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten January 9, 2023
- Jeff KPittsburgh, Pennsylvania1,897 contributionsAverage Market on WeekdaysWe 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.Visited January 2023Traveled with friendsWritten January 16, 2023
- RainSeattleMomIssaquah, Washington490 contributionsSlow WeekdaysWe went on a weekday so there were many booths closed. I think it would be much more lively on the weekend. There were booths with garage sale type clothes. I don't think we bought anything here, but I could see how it would be fun when fully opened.Visited December 2022Written February 1, 2023
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Larry
Spokane, WA3 contributions
Nov 2023 • Solo
Great place for buying groceries. Veggies everywhere plus it's just fun talking to locals
Very nice people in San Ignacio Belize. Authentic experience with budget prices.
Very nice people in San Ignacio Belize. Authentic experience with budget prices.
Written November 30, 2023
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AndyR
Temecula, CA78 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
Great spot to stock up on fresh food, including fish. There are also many food vendors for a meal. Starts at 6 am. Many do not speak English.
Written October 2, 2023
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Lenny D
Staten Island, NY17 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Shopping for local groceries and overpriced souvenirs. Completely not worth the visit. Disappointed. Nothing special.
Written August 19, 2023
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GeneralShamu
New York City, NY1,058 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
This place has dozens and dozens of vendors present. We were only able to go on a Sunday so it wasn’t nearly as busy as the prime days of Saturday and then Tuesday or Wednesday (ask your hotel staff what’s the second busiest day as we cannot recall exactly).
Plenty of produce vendors there daily as well as a make-shift food vendor selling pupusas (an El Salvadoran treat) and other Mesoamerican food. It was delicious and super cheap!
Definitely include this on your itinerary while in San Ignacio.
Plenty of produce vendors there daily as well as a make-shift food vendor selling pupusas (an El Salvadoran treat) and other Mesoamerican food. It was delicious and super cheap!
Definitely include this on your itinerary while in San Ignacio.
Written June 23, 2023
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RainSeattleMom
Issaquah, WA490 contributions
Dec 2022
We went on a weekday so there were many booths closed. I think it would be much more lively on the weekend. There were booths with garage sale type clothes. I don't think we bought anything here, but I could see how it would be fun when fully opened.
Written February 1, 2023
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Anabella R
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Jan 2023 • Solo
I love this stores jewelry, they treat me so good and i highly recommend going to shop there! It was a great experience
Written January 24, 2023
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Ramadama
New Providence, NJ2,262 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
This market is where the locals gather to sell their various products, fruits, vegetables, etc. We walked through it to purchase some oranges. The city is not a must see.
Written January 21, 2023
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Jeff K
Pittsburgh, PA1,897 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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OmanRob
Canmore, Canada1,325 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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Jamie I
Portsmouth, UK39 contributions
Dec 2022 • Couples
Unfortunately we only had the chance to visit the market in the morning on our last day.
It was a lovely market full of colour and all the local people doing their daily shop.
We had been recommended to try Pupusas and we found a stall offering these. They were made freshly in-front of us and tasted great. The costs were less than £1 each so we were very impressed and would definitely recommend eating in the market even if you’re not on a right budget.
We believe the market is open from around 6am but can’t confirm exactly. Give it a try for cheap and local cuisine!
It was a lovely market full of colour and all the local people doing their daily shop.
We had been recommended to try Pupusas and we found a stall offering these. They were made freshly in-front of us and tasted great. The costs were less than £1 each so we were very impressed and would definitely recommend eating in the market even if you’re not on a right budget.
We believe the market is open from around 6am but can’t confirm exactly. Give it a try for cheap and local cuisine!
Written January 5, 2023
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travelfam7700
Portland, OR1,346 contributions
Is it close to anything else fun to do in walking distance?
JetSetterJane
Edmonton, Alberta155 contributions
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.
God_of_Small_Things7
United States1,505 contributions
What are the hours when this market is open?
nextportofcall
Ottawa, Canada228 contributions
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.
Erin M
Toms River, NJ31 contributions
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!
Erin M
Toms River, NJ31 contributions
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!
seahunters2000
Los Angeles, CA278 contributions
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.
kelly_hanuska
Hartman, Arkansas2 contributions
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.
heyjudithz
Knoxville, TN1,498 contributions
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.
kelly_hanuska
Hartman, Arkansas2 contributions
We are on a cruise that will be stopping in Belize. Would this market be close enough to this port?
pinkspottedzebras
DFW, Texas161 contributions
Not unless you're taking an excursion to the Cayo District. It's a 30 min flight or couple hour drive. Sorry. :(
133travels
San Francisco, CA1,967 contributions
Is there a place near the SI Market where I could store my luggage?
Does anyone know if they hold market on Sunday's?
good-living-montreal
Montreal, Canada204 contributions
Yes, there is a market, but main days with fresh produce are Tuesday, Friday and Saturdays.
lomei
San Mateo, CA13 contributions
What are the hours of this market? Thanks!
alvinbz501
San Ignacio, Belize55 contributions
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.
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