Benque Viejo Del Carmen

Category
Destination
Type of Destination
Town
Population
6,140
District/Region
Cayo
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Description
Highlights
  • Poustinia Land Art Park
  • House of Culture
  • Xultun Farm Noble
  • La Capitana Pontoon Boat

About Location
Benque Viejo del Carmen is the westernmost town of Belize, located just 8 miles from the Guatemalan border. The town is known for its peaceful riverbanks, convenience stores, and dainty restaurants. 

Visitors can also visit the Benque Viejo del Carmen Museum, which exhibits artifacts from the Mayan and colonial eras.

If you are looking for a peaceful and relaxing town to visit in Belize, Benque Viejo del Carmen is the perfect place to go. The town is a great base for exploring the nearby Mayan ruins and the Belize/Guatemala border.
 
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Tours & Shuttles
Sunrise/Sunset tour
$
114
/ Person
Departs From:
San Ignacio Town
Provider:
Purple Mayan Tours
Enjoy a quiet nature walk at either sunrise or sunset. Enjoy this great nature walk that is family-friendly, when the air is still fresh and cool. Hike to the summit of a small mountain ... moreand enjoy stunning sunrise or sunset views of the mountains and lush rainforests of Belize. Have your camera ready to take Instagram-worthy photos! 

What to bring:
-packed breakfast and/or lunch
-bottled water and/or snacks

What to wear:
-comfortable clothing and hiking/running shoes
Jungle Trail and hiking to see Scarlet Macaw (seasonal)
$
288
/ Person
Departs From:
San Ignacio Town
Provider:
Purple Mayan Tours
Description: Take a beautiful jungle hike with our expert guide and learn about the diverse population of exotic flora and fauna. The guide will also take you to a beautiful spot where ... morethe rare scarlet macaw's nest. This tour is for the bird lover who wants to catch the beautiful bird in its stunning natural habit.
Belize Bird Watching
$
144
/ Person
Departs From:
San Ignacio Town
Provider:
Purple Mayan Tours
Belize is a birdwatcher’s paradise! Did you know that Belize is home to over 600 species of birds? Join our expert birders on an unforgettable bird-watching experience! They will lead ... moreyou to places where toucans, scarlet macaws, and other rare, beautiful birds nest-all in beautiful jungle settings!
This tour is approximately 4 hours or more. This bird watching tour takes place right in this beautiful 300-acre adventure park in Cayo just 10 minutes from the famous Xunantunich Mayan ruin. This tour includes entrance fee and a professional licensed tour guide.
*Purple Mayan Tours offers hotel pickup/drop-off for an additional charge. if you’d like to arrange transportation, please contact our team for transportation arrangements.
What to bring:
-packed breakfast and/or lunch
-bottled water and/or snacks

What to wear:
-comfortable clothing and hiking/running shoes
San Ignacio Town to/from Western Border (Private Shuttle)
$
15-
$
25
/ Person
Type of Vehicle:
Full Size Van
There is one main highway crossing of the border, at Benque Viejo del Carmen, Cayo District, Belize, and Melchor de Mencos, Peten, Guatemala, where Guatemala Highway CA-13 meets the ... moreGeorge Price (Western) Highway, connecting to Belize City and Belmopan.

About four kilometers south of this crossing is the village of Arenal, which has homes on both sides of the border, and a football field directly on the border. From the Guatemala side, there is just a footbridge to a road into Melchor de Mencos; the Belize side has a road connecting to Benque Viejo.
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