Benque Fiesta

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Type Of Event
Festival
Start Date
Monday, 12 Jul, 2027Annually
Entrance Fee
Free

Description
Highlights
  • Mechanical Rides
  • Soccer Games
  • Flor de la Feria Pageant
  • Parade
  • Live Bands
  • Columbia Station, Super Furia Band, DJ Wicked Vybz, Gilharry 7
  • Seleccion Veteranos Benquena vs. Seleccion De San Pedro
  • Belize and Seleccion Benquena vs. Ex Seleccion Guatemalteca
  • Lots of Food and Drinks
About Event

Benque Fiesta

In the westernmost town of the Cayo District, Benque Viejo del Carmen hosts an annual celebration in honor of the town’s patron saint, Nuestra Senor de Monte Carmelo (Our Lady of Mount Carmel). The celebration comprises a series of religious celebrations called “Las Aboradas,” carnival rides, parades, and processions, live music and performances, a fireworks show, and the Flor del la Feria Pageant. This is usually held in early July of each year. Audiences from near and far gather at the town’s cancha for the pageant, football matches, and massive parade.

2023 Benque Fiesta

Details for the 2023 Benque Fiesta are yet to be announced.

Why should you attend the 2023 Benque Fiesta?

This weekend at the Benque Fiesta will be filled with excitement and activities to do! Spectators from near and far come and enjoy all the events happening. Be there or be square!
 
Suitable for:
Kids
Teens
Adults
Families
Groups
Couples
Seniors
What to bring?
  • Cash
  • Energy to Dance
  • Camera
Activities:
Dancing, Photography, Walking
Outline of Event
Date
Description
7/13/2023Opening Day
7/16/2023Closing Day
Contact Information
Location Information
Venue:
Cancha Marshalleck
Address:
Benque Viejo del Carmen, Cayo, Belize
District:
Cayo
Transportation
Is Transportation provided?:
No
Transport Info.
Important Transportation/Pickup Information
1. Private Vehicle
2. Rentals/Charters/Shuttles
3. Public Transportation (Buses)
4. Taxi
5. Hitch-hiking

To arrange a shuttle/rental/charter, visit Belizing.com has a wide range of rental, charter and shuttle options to book today! See the options here:
(Shuttles) https://belizing.com/Shuttles/
(Rentals/Charters) https://belizing.com/RentalsCharters/
 
Frequently Asked Questions
The standard exchange rate in Belize is $1 USD = $2 BZD. Valid U.S. notes are accepted countrywide.
1. Private Vehicle: a. If you own a vehicle or has access to a private vehicle and have a valid driver’s license, you can drive to the Cancha Marshalleck in Benque Viejo del Carmen. This is the easiest and most recommended option for transportation. 2. Rentals/Charters/Shuttles: a. If you would like to drive or be driven directly to the Benque Fiesta, you can rent a vehicle (make sure you have a valid driver’s license) or request a charter or shuttle to transport you to Benque Viejo del Carmen. Arranging this option is easy, Belizing.com has a wide range of rental, charter and shuttle options to book today! See the options here: (Shuttles) https://belizing.com/Shuttles/ (Rentals/Charters) https://belizing.com/RentalsCharters/ 3. Public Transportation (Buses): a. On the mainland, buses can take you anywhere along the highways. Getting on a bus would require you to go to the town’s bus terminals or wait at the road side of a main road. Bus fares depend on where you are taking the bus and where you are stopping and whether if it is a regular bus or an express bus (non-stop). It should range from $2 BZD to 12 BZD. 4. Taxi: a. Taxis usually run from San Ignacio Town the entire day. At night, taxis are difficult to take and would be quite costly. 5. Hitch-hiking: a. When all else fails, and you really want to make it to the Benque Fiesta, you can stand at the roadside of a highway and catch a ride with someone who’s going to the direction of Benque Viejo del Carmen. For safety and other reasons, this is not 100% recommended.
Whats Nearby
Places
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 ... morerestaurants. 

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.
Category:
Destination
Type of Destination:
Town
Population:
6,140
Features:
Phone Service, Restaurants, ATM services, Night Clubs, Public Parks
District/Region:
Cayo
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