LA RUTA MAYA CANOE RIVER CHALLENGE RACE

Every year, this canoe race brings together participants of all abilities. Starting in San Ignacio, competitors travel from west to east along the Macal and Belize rivers, arriving in Belize City four days later. It's a national event that attracts fans from all over the country, offering an interesting, if sometimes difficult-to-access, spectacle. It's important to study the route so as to be well prepared and not miss the crucial crossing points.