Inexpensive -- San Ignacio is a very popular budget travel destination, and there are a host of good options in town. During the high season, reservations are recommended for the more popular places. At other times, backpackers might prefer to arrive in town early enough to visit a few places, and see which place gives the best bang for the buck. Those looking for accommodations with the trappings of a business-class hotel but at budget prices could check out either the New Balmoral Hotel, 17 Burns Ave. (tel. 824-2024), or the Plaza Hotel, 4A Burns Ave. (tel. 824-3332). While these are clean and comfortable options, they lack any sense of style or individuality.
Cosmos Camping (tel. 824-2116) is a campground on the road leading out toward Branch Mouth and Las Casitas, where you can pitch your tent for BZ$8 (US$4) per day. There are showers and communal bathrooms that are kept clean, and the river is just across a field. This place is about a 15-minute hike from downtown San Ignacio, doable for a backpacker. They've even added some simple cabins here as well. Still, I prefer the camping options further outside of town, including Clarissa Falls Cottages and the Trek Stop, or Midas Tropical Resort, which is on the same road before Cosmos.
