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San Ignacio’s Farmers’ Market

San Ignacio’s Farmers’ Market

If one of your concerns in moving or visiting a foreign country is where can I get good organic food (vegetables, fruits, meats & fish), then you will want to check out the local farmer’s markets like me.

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One of the best and most well-known farmers’ markets in all of Belize is the one located in San Ignacio, which is held every Saturday morning and closes at 2-3pm. It is more than a farmers’ market, it also includes a flea market, and prepared food for sale. It is located right downtown, alongside the river and across from Broaster Stadium, which is the soccer stadium / field / park.

This market has all kinds of fresh foods, lots of clothing, and plenty of food to eat, plan to come early, bring cash and be hungry.

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There are a few permanent stalls, stands that you can shop every day of the week, but the main event with lots of different vendors and selections is held on Saturdays.

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Besides lots of fresh vegetables, meats, fish, clothing, andfarmers-market-10 prepared food to eat, you will find handmade items, appliances, spices, and even puppies for sale. This is more than a farmers’ market, it is an outside grocery store, 5/10 cent store, and local garage sale all rolled into one.

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There are quite a few Mennonite farmers present, that sellfarmers-market-19 their fresh fruits and vegetables from their farms located here in Belize. They are easy to recognize with their traditional clothing and hats.

Note: Not all the food sold here is organic, even some of the Mennonite farmers have now gone over to the dark side (Monsanto’s seeds, pesticides, and feed for their livestock – GMO) for believed higher production / profits. Make sure you ask before you buy.

Plan on spending a few hours roaming this market, and samplingfarmers-market-27 some of the fresh foods available for purchase. Buy your food, and take it down towards the river to enjoy a picnic. Take note of all the Iguanas located in the trees.

 

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On my next blog, I will be moving on from San Ignacio to Jaguar Creek in Belize.