Of all the Airbnb places we've stayed at, Maria and Arturo's has been the most outstanding at instilling the spirit of this style of travel housing. My boyfriend and I wanted to explore the Mayan ruins near San Ignacio and could not be happier at choosing the Matus home as our home base for our adventures. When we arrived, we were greeted by Maria who gave us a tour of the home which includes a large bedroom with a hammock, private bath, patio that faces the street, and upstairs area with more hammocks for relaxing. Our room was clean and comfortable with a fan to keep us cool.
Every morning, Maria or Arturo would prepare a feast for us that included fry jacks, eggs, ham, fruit, coffee/tea, beans, and a rotation of squash or potatoes. There was usually also a baked good that Maria made the night before and no matter what time we decided to head out, they would accommodate our schedule, even if it was 5:30 in the morning!
We really enjoyed talking with the Matus' and learning about Belizean history and culture. Arturo went out of the way to make sure we had the best info on how to get around town and, when he drove us to catch the bus on our last day, it was a very bittersweet goodbye to have to say farewell to our amazing hosts.
Look no further when deciding on a place to stay in San Ignacio if you want to experience true hospitality!