Der Macal River fließt durch den wunderschönen Chiquibul-Regenwald und ist eines der vielfältigsten ökologischen Gebiete in Belize. Das Macal River Valley ist die Heimat von mehr als einem Dutzend gefährdeter Arten, darunter der Jaguar, der Tapir, der scharlachrote Ara und der schwarze Brüllaffe. Es ist ein Paradies für jeden Naturliebhaber.
Einige Sehenswürdigkeiten entlang des Flusses, die einen Besuch wert sind, sind Cahal Pech, eine alte Maya-Stadt, der Belize Botanic Gardens, das Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary und die Stadt San Ignacio.
Erleben Sie diese atemberaubende Umgebung voller Flora und Fauna, während Sie durch den wunderschönen belizianischen Dschungel paddeln. Wenn Sie im März in Belize sind, sollten Sie unbedingt das jährliche La Ruta Maya-Kanurennen miterleben, ein viertägiges Rennen, das auf der Macal von San Ignacio aus stattfindet.
Experience this stunning environment rich in flora and fauna while paddling your way through the beautiful Belizean jungle on a guided canoeing tour of the Macal River. You can also try a tubing adventure where you leisurely float down the river. These types of tours typically include a stop at nearby Cahal Pech, a small archaeological reserve. If you're in Belize in March, be sure to catch the annual La Ruta Maya Canoe Race, a 4-day race originating on the Macal out of San Ignacio.
Probably the most convenient way to access the Macal River is through a guided tour from San Ignacio. All necessary equipment, including canoes and inflatable kayaks, are provided, along with round-trip transportation. Some tours enter the river near the Chaa Creek resort, which is about 20 minutes from San Ignacio.
Guided tours typically depart in the morning and afternoon. Overall, the best time to visit Belize is during its dry season, which runs from mid-November to mid-April; this is also peak season, so expect crowds, but you won’t have to worry as much about rain showers while on the river. Many come to see the La Ruta Maya Canoe Race in March.
Although this archaeological site isn’t as popular as others such as Caracol and Xunantunich, Cahal Pech is a significant attraction that is usually combined with a visit to the Macal River on guided tours. Plus, you might spot hummingbirds, parrots, birds of prey, and migratory birds here, so it’s a must-see for bird watchers.