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Things to see in Cayo (Belize): 15 places and when to go
Cayo is a town in Belize, and this site lists 15 places in and around it, mainly Nature (9), Wildlife (5), History (4). The best known are Cahal Pech, Barton Creek Cave and Big Rock Falls. The best time to come is December to April; also possible: May and November. In June there are 13 h 01 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 59. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Belize · 17.156, -89.061
- Places
- 15 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (9) · Wildlife (5) · History (4) · Temples (1) · Mountains (1) · Architecture (1)
- Best time
- December to April.
- Also possible
- May and November.
- Nearest airport
- DGA Dangriga, 90 km as the crow flies
What to see in Cayo
The places in and around Cayo, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Cahal PechMaya archaeological site in western Belize1.8 km
- Barton Creek CaveCave in Belize15 km
- Big Rock FallsWaterfall in Belize17 km
- Mountain Pine Ridge Forest ReserveNature reserve in Belize29 km
- Baking PotArchaeological site in Cayo District, Belize13 km
- PacbitunMaya archaeological site10 km
- St. Andrew's Anglican ChurchAnglican church in San Ignacio, Belize1.1 km
- Mount HopeMountain in Belize13 km
- Vaca Forest ReserveNature reserve in Belize23 km
- Aguacate Lagoon Private ReserveProtected area19 km
- Buenavista del CayoArchaeological site in Belize7.2 km
- Che Chem HaCave in Belize14 km
- Noj Ka'ax H'men Elijio Panti National ParkNational park14 km
- Reserva Arqueológica El PilarProtected area14 km
- Salvador Fernandez BridgeBridge in Belize5.8 km
When to go to Cayo
The best time to visit Cayo is December to April; also possible: May and November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time11:05
- FebBest time11:27
- MarBest time11:53
- AprBest time12:23
- MayPossible12:48
- JunBetter not13:01
- JulBetter not12:56
- AugBetter not12:35
- SepBetter not12:05
- OctBetter not11:36
- NovPossible11:11
- DecBest time10:59
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 01 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 59. In January, 15 of the 15 places are at their best.
When to go to Belize in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Cayo
The nearest main airport is Dangriga Airport (DGA, Dangriga), 90 km as the crow flies. How to get around Belize (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Belmopan18 places33 km
- Dangriga23 places92 km
- Belize City14 places100 km
- Punta Gorda, Belize13 places121 km
- Corozal Town5 places156 km
And all of Belize, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Cayo?
The best known: Cahal Pech, Barton Creek Cave, Big Rock Falls, Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve, Baking Pot. In all, 15 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Cayo?
December to April; also possible: May and November. In June there are 13 h 01 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 59.
How do you get to Cayo?
The nearest main airport is Dangriga Airport (DGA), 90 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Cayo as the destination and these 15 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
Keep reading
- BelizeBefore travelling to Belize: 10 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed: Spanish and EU citizens enter for 30 days, extendable month by month…
- Nature116 places for nature in Belize, from Amatique Bay to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: December to April. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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