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Meet the Green Heart of Belize: Chiquibul National Park
The Chiquibul, Belize’s famed 414-square-mile rainforest, is never just a destination—it’s also a symbol for Belizean sovereignty and ecological wealth. Between...
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Benque Viejo del Carmen
MESTIZO INFLUENCES. UNIQUELY BELIZEAN.
Going to see Xunantunich? Check out Benque Viejo del Carmen while you’re there. With the motto “Where History and Nature Meet,” this Spanish-influenced town is located just a mile from the Guatemala border and offers a peaceful, riverfront setting, with little shops and restaurants. It makes for a great place to discover something new, which is really what a vacation is all about.
Attractions in Benque Viejo del Carmen
Rio On Pools
Getting here is only part of the fun! Located within the magnificent Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve, the Rio On…
Green Iguana Conservation Project
About the Project The Green Iguana Conservation Project is a continuous effort that aims to conserve and look after the…
Cultural Heritage Trail Tour
Walk through the old Benque and get to know the ancient Mayan, which lived here more than 2000 years ago….
Benque House of Culture
Explore the historical journey of Belize’s Mestizo community on your visit to the Benque House of Culture in Benque Viejo Del Carmen….
El Pilar
The isolated El Pilar Ancient Maya Temple is three times larger than Xunantunich and is still being excavated today. The…
Xunantunich
Take the hand-cranked ferry over the Mopan River to Xunantunich, which sits atop a hill in San Jose Succotz village…
