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Festivals in Belize: Celebrate Culture in 2025

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Festivals in Belize: Celebrate Culture in 2025

Belize is your ultimate destination for vibrant festivals and unforgettable cultural experiences in 2025. Renowned for its lively events, delicious cuisine, and rich heritage, Belize’s festivals are perfect for travelers seeking adventure, food, or history. Here’s a look at some of the most exciting festivals happening in Belize this year:


El Gran Carnaval de San Pedro (February 23, 2025)

Kick off 2025 with the colorful El Gran Carnaval de San Pedro, a cherished pre-Lenten celebration. This three-day festival on Ambergris Caye features traditional comparsas, music, and paint-filled festivities. Revelers enjoy the vibrant atmosphere that culminates with the burning of "Juan Carnaval," a symbolic act of renewal and cleansing. It’s a must-visit for February travelers.


Dancers at El Gran Carnaval
Street celebrations in San Pedro

La Ruta Maya Belize River Challenge (March 4–8, 2025)

One of Belize’s most iconic sporting events, the La Ruta Maya Belize River Challenge is a four-day canoe race along the Belize River. Participants paddle 180 miles from San Ignacio to Belize City, showcasing endurance and celebrating Belize’s natural beauty. The race also features cultural festivities at various stops, making it a unique blend of adventure and tradition.


Canoe racers during La Ruta Maya
Scenic view of the Belize River

Lobster Fest (June–July 2025)

Seafood lovers rejoice at Lobster Fest, celebrated in San Pedro, Placencia, and Caye Caulker. This summer festival marks the start of lobster season and features delicious dishes, beach parties, and culinary competitions. Whether enjoying lobster tacos or grilled lobster tails, Lobster Fest offers the perfect mix of food, music, and relaxation.


picture at lobster fest
Beach celebration during Lobster Fest

Benque Viejo del Carmen Festival (July 12–16, 2025)

The Benque Viejo del Carmen Festival is a heartfelt celebration of Mestizo culture in the town of Benque Viejo. This week-long event includes religious ceremonies, parades, traditional music, and the Flor de la Feria beauty pageant. The fairground atmosphere, with food, games, and local entertainment, makes this festival a family favorite.


rides at Benque Viejo
Festival activities in Benque Viejo

Garifuna Settlement Day (November 19, 2025)

On November 19th, Belize celebrates its vibrant Garifuna culture during Garifuna Settlement Day. Towns like Dangriga, Hopkins, and Punta Gorda come alive with drumming, traditional dances, and reenactments of the Garifuna settlement journey. This national holiday is an immersive experience of Belize’s rich heritage, recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.


Garifuna drumming performance
Garifuna Settlement reenactment

Plan Your 2025 Festival Adventure in Belize

Belize’s festivals are a window into the country’s vibrant culture and welcoming spirit. Whether attending Lobster Fest, exploring La Ruta Maya, or celebrating Garifuna Settlement Day, every event offers a unique experience. Visit our 2025 Belize Calendar of Events to plan your trip and immerse yourself in Belize’s unforgettable celebrations!




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Blue Parrot Beach House is a private family owned, luxury retreat, on the Caribbean Sea. The Colonial style beach home was built in 2008 and underwent a complete renovation and addition ... moreof a pool in 2021.

The house consist of two, 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom villas, each with its own full kitchen, livingroom, dining room and private patios. All four rooms have en suite bathrooms and ocean views. All rooms are airconditioned and have tv's with cable and free WiFi through out the premises. Whether you are a couple or a party of 12, we have the flexibility to meet your unique needs!

We believe in supporting our local community, therefore, our furniture, wood carvings and all our painting are locally sourced from Belizean artists, artisans and carpenters.

We proudly partner with local Belizean entrepeneurs who provide land and sea adventures as well as spa services.

The house is located in the very safe resort area of Hopkins, the friendliest village in Belize.We are in walking distance of several magnificent restaurants and bars.

We look forward to make your vacation dreams a reality!
Phone Number:
+12145184472
Gold Certified:
Yes
Area:
Hopkins
Region:
Southeast Coast
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Adult Only (18+) with Sandy Beach
Mångata Villas is a modern boutique hotel exclusively for adults (18+) and is the perfect spot for a serene getaway or romantic honeymoon. Located 6.5 miles north of San Pedro, Belize, ... moreon Ambergris Caye, our property offers breathtaking views of the Caribbean Sea and Belize Barrier Reef.

Watch the sunrise with your morning coffee, and spend the day unwinding on our pristine white sand beach while sipping your favorite cocktail from our on-site beach bar and pizzeria, Moon Bar. Enjoy the refreshing swimming pool or explore the crystal-clear waters with our complimentary kayaks and SUPs. As the sun sets, relax by the fire pit under the moonlight. On Friday nights, watch a movie under the stars on the beach.

Our five accommodations offer comfort and convenience with modern amenities such as a king-sized bed, TV, and a fully-stocked kitchen with a fridge, cooktop, microwave, and coffee maker. With every detail thoughtfully considered, Mångata Villas offers an unforgettable getaway.
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5016108921
Gold Certified:
Yes
Area:
San Pedro
Region:
Northern Islands
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Design your own tour with our experienced staff! We specialize on tailor-made Private Charters for accessible prices and with a wide range of possibilities. Our most popular public ... moresail is the Exclusive All-in-1, including Hol Chan & Shark Ray Alley, Caye Caulker, our famous Belizean buffet, Open Bar and a sunset cruise! We also offer this tour as semi-private, unique on the island!

We specialize on private charters where our vision is to let you design your own tour. We always aim high for comfort, service and safety. Our team has long experience and most importantly, we love what we do and this shines through every day!
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Tour Operator
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Join a soul-touching experience as you get the unique opportunity to explore the sacred underworld of the Mayan with our Mayan descendant expert guide. It is a spiritual experience ... morelike no other as the sharing is done with utmost authenticity. A 2hr road journey takes you to a very secluded jungle location where you hike for approximately 20-30 minutes to the elusive ATM Cave where your guide draws the attention of your soul to the era when the Mayans traversed the Cave in search of hope. Refreshing yourself in the cool stream at the entrance of the cave is a must. You are then asked to partake in the journey of walking along the inner stream in the Cave and climbing Rocks viewing the shimmery stalagmites and stalactites as you make your way to the upper chamber where skeleton remains and potteries can be seen. You are encouraged to engage all your senses to feel the moment
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In this episode we speak with Dorian Rivero, owner of Private Belize Adventure and tour guide of over 20 years, to discuss what activities are available to visitors in and around Belize ... moreCity. Take a virtual walk-through of cave tubing destination Nohoch Che’en as well as the Mayan ruins of Altun Ha.
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Dorian Rivero

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