Cayo Scoop! The Ecology of Cayo Culture

Tropic Air starts their new flights to and from Cayo, using the newly paved Maya Flats airstrip, today.  There are 4 inbound and 4 outbound flights every day, and while 3 are to Belize City, there is one that goes to and from Placencia.

"Located in western Belize, San Ignacio serves as the capital of Cayo District.  It got its start from mahogany and chicle production in the Colonial era, but has gradually evolved into the center of commerce and tourism for western Belize.  Visit the area to see its many Maya sites (including Cahal Pech, Caracol, and Xunantunich), caves such as ATM, and other sites such as the Mountain Pine Ridge, Tapir Mountain Reserve and the Macal River.  Cayo is also home to many award winning resorts and nature programs (like the Green Iguana Project)."

Tropic Air has released their future flight schedule for Cayo.  The newly renovated Maya Flats airstrip will have 6 arriving and 6 departing flights daily.  The flights will start in the middle of November, just in time for the next busy season.  Placencia, San Pedro, and BC will be just a quick flight away.  Thanks, Tropic!

"Lots of requests for what our overall schedule to/from San Ignacio will look like this November.  So here it is.  Don't forget in addition to extra flights to San Pedro and Belize International Airport, we will also have non-stop flights to Placencia."

Expanded flights to and from Cayo's Maya Flats airport are only one month away.  Tropic Air, which currently has one inbound and one outbound flight per day, will be expanding that to 4 inbound and 4 outbound starting on November 15th.  There will be direct flights to and from Placencia on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

In related news, Tropic Air Belize has a new flight simulator, which is the first of its kind here, and it will help them improve on safety and service. 

"Don't forget NONSTOP Placencia to San Ignacio flights start soon!"

Maya Flats has been paved, and Tropic Air has commenced using it again.  They'll be adding all the new flights starting on November 15th.

"San Ignacio Airstrip Reopens Today After Resurfacing.  After a series of weather related delays, Tropic Air is pleased to announce that the upgrade to an all weather surface (pavement) of the runway at the San Ignacio (Maya Flats) airstrip is complete, and that flight operations have resumed from that location.  We thank the people and resorts of the Cayo District for their support and patience while we completed this important improvement. We can now look forward to providing the people of San Ignacio and Benque Viejo improved air service and a growing list of destinations.  Thank you!"

Tropic Air has been flying to Maya Flats airstrip, which is located halfway between Cayo and Benque, for 2 weeks now.  The terminal is very nice, as is the new service from one of Tropic Air's 12 planes.  

The San Pedro Sun said it well: "This new flight brings the best of both worlds together; it is the surf and turf of Belize.  The plane lands on an unpaved run way, and as you step out of the plane, you are met with a most beautiful landscape that leaves you breathless.  Cayo District is considered to be one of the top beauties of the country – and she boasts greenery and mountainous regions that hide all manner of wonderful places to explore.  It is no wonder that Tropic Air has ventured deeper into the territory to make traveling and exploring easier for Belizeans and visitors alike!"