Help plan my first trip to Belize in August - Suggestions ?!

Hi! I am planning a birthday trip to August from NY and here's some info I gathered to help me plan my trip. I'm in my mid 20's. I would love suggestions on things to do, places to eat at , and hotels to check out. I'm a foodie, love adventures, and I'm on a friendly budget! I won't be renting a car for my trip to Belize.

I want to stay for 7-9 days, spend 3 days in San Ignacio and 4 days in San Pedro. I want to do excursions everyday in San Ignacio, change at hotel/ nap then go out for dinner.

Where should I stay in San Pedro to be close to good restaurants and bars? What beaches can I go to in San Pedro?

If you have any tips on using public buses in San Ignacio please share or local taxi's for San Ignacio and San Pedro.

Things to do in San Ignacio :

  1. 3 WATERFALLS - https://www.junglesplashtours.com/san-ignacio-accommodations/ | $125
  2. Caracol Maya Ruins Tour Including Rio On Pools, Rio Frio Cave and a Picnic Lunch | https://www.viator.com/tours/San-Ignacio/Caracol-Maya-Ruins-Tour-Including-Rio-On-Pools-Rio-Frio-Cave-and-a-Picnic-Lunch/d5083-9526P1 | $125
  3. ATM Cave (lunch + transportation included) | https://www.belizelimpkin.com/atmcave | $125
  4. San Ignacio Market
  5. Butterfly Farm $25 + San Antonio Women’s Co-op $40

Places to eat in San Ignacio :

Benny’s Kitchen

The Guava Limb Restaurant & Café

D Family Restaurant

ko-ox han nah

Things to do in San Pedro:

SHARK RALLEY + Hol Chan RESERVE $90

Places to eat in San Pedro:

Caramba

Robin Kitchen

Blue Bayou

Black & White Garifuna

Elvi’s - make reservations. **

El Fogon - family run business, food incredible, make reservations. Get the chicken salbutes! **

Hungry Grouper - seafood**

I might take a day trip to Caye Caulker .

Thank you for all the help in advance!